Lonnie Jay Loomis

Monday, October 3, 2016

Lonnie Jay Loomis

July 27, 1951 - May 1, 2016

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. -- Lonnie Jay Loomis, 64, of Morrill, Neb., died May 1, 2016, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.

Lonnie was born July 27, 1951, in McCook, Neb., to Reed Jr. and Vonda (Wilson) Loomis. He attended school in Hayes Center and graduated with the class of 1969. Lonnie grew up on the farm and loved the outdoors and working with livestock. He was in 4-H with his horse and was on a horse judging team

Lonnie married Judy Albeke and to this union a son, Richard Blake, was born. Lonnie was very generous to all children, buying most of the toys that went through his auction house to donate at Christmas time. He always helped anyone in need, trusting everyone. He loved hunting, fishing and all sports, especially Big Red Football. His claim to fame was catching baseball for Bob Fellers pitching.

Lonnie and Sheri Mehling were married and they established the Yesteryears Antique Store in Morrill. Lonnie's pride and joy was the Sugar Valley Auction House. He held consignment auctions every week for many years. He was known to tell a joke or two when he was auctioning. His favorite saying was "me tough like buffalo!"

Lonnie is survived by his son, Richard Blake; mother, Vonda; sister, LeAvis Sullivan and her dear friend, Jay Clarke, her daughter, Kristin Sullivan and her grandson, Lewis; brother, Kirt and wife, Sharon; niece, Reina and sons, Reed, Joseph, and Benjamin; nephew, Shane and his wife, Yesenia, and children, Dominick and Estrella; special friend, Sheri (Mehling) Derr; and numerous cousins, family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Reed; grandparents; brother-in-law, Gary Sullivan; and nephew, Kyle Sullivan.

Memorials may be given in his name.

Graveside services will be Friday, Oc. 7, 2016, 2 p.m. at the Hayes Center Cemetery with Pastor Jean Miller officiating. Inurnment will be in the Hayes Center Cemetery.

Herrmann- Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook is in charge of the arrangements.