Joseph H. Franzluebbers, Sr., age 91, of West Point, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hillside Villa in West Point, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in West Point, NE with Fr. Matt Niggemeyer as celebrant. Interment with Military Honors will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the Nielsen Community Center. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and will continue on Thursday one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be directed to St. Joseph’s Hillside Villa or American Veterans Park in West Point, NE. Minnick Funeral Home in West Point is assisting the family.
Joseph Herman Franzluebbers, Sr. was born October 3, 1930 in Cuming County, NE to Bernard and Catherine (Ortmeier) Franzluebbers. He attended St. Boniface School through the 8th grade and helped his father on the farm and also worked for his uncle.
On April 14, 1952, he was drafted into the United States Army and was honorably discharged on April 13, 1954.
Joe was united in marriage to Rose Marie Vogel on January 5, 1955 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church-Olean, NE. He worked for West Point Feed Product (Alfalfa Mill) until October of 1968, when he went to work for IBP until he retired in 1992.
Joe was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and American Legion Post #70. He enjoyed gardening and being outside. He loved playing cards with grandchildren and great grandchildren and his card club.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years-Rose Franzluebbers of West Point, NE
Children and their families:
Daughter-Lois and Mark Johnson of West Point, NE and family-
Matthew and Wendy Johnson and children-Andrew, Aaron and Nathan
Brian and Nikki Johnson and daughter-Isabelle
Brent and Chelsea Johnson and son-Weldon
Daughter-Karen and Greg Ochsenbine of Front Royal, VA and family-
Kyle and Krista Ochsenbine and son-Royce
Andrea and Robert Gross and children-Erin, Hayden, Robert and Sean
Daughter-Lori Franzluebbers of Lincoln, NE
Son-Joe, Jr. and Barb Franzluebbers of West Point, NE and family-
Jacob Franzluebbers and fiance Alexandra Lopez and her children-Joe and Vanessa
Chelsea and Taylor Werner and children-Hartley, Hank and Drue
Marissa and Jake Werner and son-Collin
Brother-Tony and Connie Franzluebbers of Dodge, NE
Sister-Bernadine Kampschneider of Columbus, NE
Sisters-in-law-Irene Franzluebbers of Dodge, NE, Cel Franzluebbers of Beemer, NE, and Janet Franzluebbers of Wisner, NE, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Joe, Sr. was preceded in death by his parents-Bernard and Catherine Franzluebbers, son-Kenneth Franzluebbers, brothers-Charles, Wenzel, and Emil Franzluebbers, sisters-Gertrude and Richard Ernesti, Marie and Gene Moser, and Mary Ann Franzluebbers, and a brother-in-law-Mel Kampschneider.