Ronald Sellens
Ronald (Ron) Logan Sellens, age 71, of Benedict, NE. passed away peacefully at home Saturday July, 9, 2022 surrounded by family and friends after a long and courageous battle of Pancreatic Cancer. He was born April 11, 1951 in Nevada, MO. As a young child he moved with the family to Friend, NE. in 1963 and graduated from Friend in 1970.
Ron was very proud to be an over the road professional semi - truck driver for 47 years and an avid mechanic. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and Nebraska Football.
He is survived by the love of his life, best friend, and care giver Dorla Sellens of Benedict, daughter Colleen (Brandon) Summers of Gering, step son Roger (Diana) Peterson of Papillion, daughter in law Kristen Sellens of Lincoln. Grand children Hailey, Damien, Logan, and Skylar Summers of Gering. Grandson Kaleb Sellens of Lincoln. Sister Shirley (Tom) Day of Marietta, GA. Mother- in- law Verna Leonard of York, brother- in- law Robert (Diane) Leonard of Cullison, KS., sister- in- law Verna Dee (Rick) Cook of Sutherlin, OR. And many, many friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents Rose and Paul Sellens, son Preston Logan Sellens, step daughter Angela Peterson. Father- in- law Paul Leonard, brother- in- law Loren (Bud) Leonard.
Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 30, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church in York. Private family inurnment. The family will greet friends from 6-7:30 p.m., Friday, July 29th at Metz Mortuary. Ron has been cremated. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.
Condolences may be emailed to Metz Mortuary Messages will be given to the family.
Ron was very proud to be an over the road professional semi - truck driver for 47 years and an avid mechanic. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and Nebraska Football.
He is survived by the love of his life, best friend, and care giver Dorla Sellens of Benedict, daughter Colleen (Brandon) Summers of Gering, step son Roger (Diana) Peterson of Papillion, daughter in law Kristen Sellens of Lincoln. Grand children Hailey, Damien, Logan, and Skylar Summers of Gering. Grandson Kaleb Sellens of Lincoln. Sister Shirley (Tom) Day of Marietta, GA. Mother- in- law Verna Leonard of York, brother- in- law Robert (Diane) Leonard of Cullison, KS., sister- in- law Verna Dee (Rick) Cook of Sutherlin, OR. And many, many friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents Rose and Paul Sellens, son Preston Logan Sellens, step daughter Angela Peterson. Father- in- law Paul Leonard, brother- in- law Loren (Bud) Leonard.
Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 30, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church in York. Private family inurnment. The family will greet friends from 6-7:30 p.m., Friday, July 29th at Metz Mortuary. Ron has been cremated. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.
Condolences may be emailed to Metz Mortuary Messages will be given to the family.