Eugene W. Jussel

Eugene W. Jussel

May 27, 1943 - June 4, 2015

LAUREL, Neb. -- Eugene W. Jussel, 72, of Laurel, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2015, at Providence Medical Center in Wayne after a long battle with cancer.

Funeral services were today at United Lutheran Church in Laurel, Nebraska, with Pastor Lynn Qualm officiating. Visitation was Sunday, June 7, 2015, at United Lutheran Church in Laurel. Burial was at the Laurel Cemetery in Laurel. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Bressler -- Munderloh -- Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield, Nebraska.

Eugene was born May 27, 1943, to Clarence, Sr. and Florence (Thompson) Jussel in Benkelman, Nebraska. He graduated from Stratton High School in 1961. Shortly after graduating, Eugene joined the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1964. On Nov. 26, 1965, he was united in marriage to Marlene Umberger in Burke, South Dakota.

The couple lived in Winner, South Dakota, where he was employed with a NAPA Auto Parts Store. They moved to Laurel, Nebraska, 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.

Eugene is survived by his wife, Marlene Jussel of Laurel; daughter, Brenda (Russell) Konwinski of Seguin, Texas; sisters, Dorothy Lambert of Trenton, Nebraska, Betty Younkers of McCook, Nebraska, Delores (Richard) Stahly of Stratton, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Shirley Jussel of Wagner, South Dakota; brother, Keith (Bernie) Jussel of Casper, Wyoming; grandchildren, Tyrel Whalen of Laurel and Ethan Whalen of Seguin, Texas; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his son, Michael Jussel; parents; brother, Clarence Jussel, Jr.; and brother-in-laws, Dale Lambert and George Yonkers.