Gary Bernard Janning

March 3, 1949 - May 17, 2018

Gary was born in Manning, IA on March 3, 1949 and passed away in Bassett, NE on May 17, 2018. After graduating from Carroll Kuemper Catholic High School in 1967, Gary entered the Air Force and served in Vietnam. Gary met Joyce Henninger while they were working at Richman Gordman in Omaha, and they married on April 8, 1972. Afterwards, they moved to Carroll, IA and worked at his parent’s restaurant, The Pin Oaks. In 1975, Gary began his 36 year career at Nebraska Furniture Mart where he retired as a Furniture Merchandiser in 2011. Gary was a father to Mark and Kristan, a beloved uncle, and adored his four granddaughters. He was a hunter, a hobbyist, and loved spending time with his family, friends, and dogs, especially while out camping. Gary passed away while on a fishing trip doing what he loved on May 17, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Urban and Virginia Janning. Survived by wife, Joyce Janning of Blair, NE; children, Mark Janning (Shelli) of Blair, Kristan Holthus (Jeremy) of Papillion, NE; grandchildren: Jerzie and Brooke Janning, Kaycee and Kamryn Holthus; brothers, Dennis Janning (Diane) and James Janning. VISITATION: Monday, May 21st from 6pm to 8pm at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Tuesday, May 22nd at 10:30am at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, 2005 Davis Drive in Blair. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Thursday, May 24th at 1pm at Omaha National Cemetery with military honors. Memorials may be directed to the family.