Died Saturday June 29, 2019 at Nye Legacy
Jay was born February 26, 1943 in Fremont to Edward and Elois 'McFetters' Thomsen. He was raised on the family farm outside of Arlington. He attended Whitford School and graduated from Arlington High School in 1961. Jay began a long career farming, starting after high school with his dad and finishing when he moved off the farm into Arlington in 1984. Jay also worked for Valmont, mostly driving a local truck route and retired after 49 years.
Jay joined the Army Reserve in April of 1964 and served until April of 1970 in the 1012 Quartermaster Supply Company based in Fremont. On June 22, 1968 Jay was married in Omaha to Linda Hlavka.
Jay was very active in his community serving as a Lucky Livestock 4-H Leader and District 8 Civil Defense Officer. He was a member of the Arlington Community Church, Life Member of the Wesley Sperling American Legion Post 71 of Arlington serving as Commander in 1988 and 1989 and Chairman of the Arlington Veterans Club House Committee from 1990 to 1996. Jay had been a member of the Arlington Masonic Lodge until their recent merger with the Washington Masonic Lodge No. 21 A.F & A.M. of Blair, the Tangier Shrine of Omaha and the Nebraska York Rite.
Survivors:
Wife Linda of Arlington
Brother Jim (Debra) Thomsen of Torrington, WY.
Sisters Miriam Landberg of Temecula, CA.
Natalie (Gene) Wachholtz of Denver, CO.
Sister-in-law Brenda (Dennis) Roertery of Mineral Springs, VA.
Many nieces, nephews and friends
Jay was preceded in death by his parents, brother Stuart and brother-in-law Gary Landberg.
The memorial service will be 10am Saturday, July 6 at the Arlington Community Church, the Rev. A. David Paul will officiate. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Arlington Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Arlington Community Church and the Wesley Sperling American Legions Post 71. There is no viewing but the family will receive friends Friday, July 5 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont from 5pm to 7pm with a Masonic Service open to the public at 7pm.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(7)
Nancy Furstenau Boyles
Fremont, NE Tuesday, July 9, 2019 My thoughts, prayers and sympathies to Jays family and friends. Jay was such a nice, kind and wonderful person. I was lucky to have met him through his family. He always brought a smile to my face. Rest in Peace dear man and God Bless.Robert McFetters
Temecula, CA Friday, July 5, 2019 jay, you will be missed by so many! Rest in peace, cousin. Our thoughts and prayers are with the rest of the family.Love, Bob & Mary McFetters
Richard Porter
Fremont, NE Wednesday, July 3, 2019 Sorry to hear about the loss of Jay.Remember him from Valmont.
Thoughts and Prayers to the Family
Leslie Cook
McKinney, TX Wednesday, July 3, 2019 I am so sorry to hear about Jay's death. Sincere sympathy to his family.Les Cook
McKinney,Texas
George Wolsleben
Fremont, NE Tuesday, July 2, 2019 Very sorry to hear of Jay's passing, I always enjoyed visiting with him at coffee. He will be missed. Prayers for Linda and his family.SHARON AND RICHARD FREEBORG
Temecula, CA Tuesday, July 2, 2019 R.I.P. Jay. You will be missed by everyone.From your cousin, Sharon Mcfetters Freeborg.
Phyllis Bart
Arlington, NE Tuesday, July 2, 2019 Sorry to hear of Jay's passing, my condolences to the family.