Eugene W. Jussel, 72, of Laurel, Neb., passed away Thursday, June 4, at Providence Medical Center in Wayne, Neb., after a long battle with cancer. Funeral services were held 10 a.m. Monday, June 8, at the United Lutheran Church in Laurel, Neb with Pastor Lynn Qualm officiating. Burial was in the Laurel Cemetery in Laurel, Neb. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements were under the direction of Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield, Neb.
Eugene was born May 27, 1943 to Clarence, Sr. and Florence (Thompson) Jussel in Benkelman, Neb. He graduated from Stratton High School in 1961. Shortly after graduating, Eugene joined the United States Army being honorably discharged in 1964. On November 26, 1965, he was united in marriage to Marlene Umberger in Burke.
The couple lived in Winner where he was employed with a NAPA Auto Parts Store. They moved to Laurel in 1978 opening G&M Auto Parts. In 1989, Eugene and Marlene sold the business. From 1998-2008 he worked at the high school as the head custodian.
The couple loved to travel, working with Motel 6 doing relief work as managers in six states. Eugene loved going to garage sales, and antique and pawn shops. He recently began collecting old tools. Eugene loved to spend time with his family, friends and walking “the girls” Rosie and Lola.
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