Architect, Member of the American Institute of Architects, Nebraska Society of Architects, Phi Gamma Delta and Theta Nu Epsilon fraternities, Fremont Golf Club and Board Member of the Fremont Housing Authority.
World War II veteran, two Bronze Battle Stars, two Purple Heart medals for being wounded in action.
Survived by family including wife Nancy Lawlor Jenkins, Fremont, sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Carol Jenkins, Lincoln, Jeffrey and Lynn Jenkins, Lincoln, grandchildren, Jared, Danny, Abbie, Hanna, Nick and Scott Jenkins. He was preceded in death by parents and sister, Twila Fuhr.
Memorial service will be Friday, April 23, 2010, 11:30 a.m. at Ludvigsen Mortuary, 1249 E. 23rd St., Fremont, NE 68025. No visitation. Internment at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Memorials to Dodge County Humane Society, 787 S. Luther Rd., Fremont, NE 68025 or charity of choice.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(9)
Greg Olson
Phoenix, AZ Friday, April 23, 2010 Big Jenks and Jenks We are sorry to here about your dad. A lot of fond memories have been developed over the years through the friendship of the Jenkins family for me and for that I am very thankful. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you. Olyjeff raffety
omaha, ne Thursday, April 22, 2010 Mike and Jeff, So sorry to hear about your father, it has been several years since seeing Mr and Mrs Jenkins but have very fond memories of spending many hours at the house growing up. Jeff our thoughts and prayers are with you.........RaffRichard Noel
Lincoln, Ne Wednesday, April 21, 2010 I know Gordy for quite a few years and worked with him on several projects. I liked him and even allowed him to beat me in several rounds of golf. God rest his soul.Betty Johnson
Lincoln, NE Tuesday, April 20, 2010 So sorry to hear about Gordy. My thoughts and prayers are with Nancy and her family.JUDY NELSON
FREMONT, NE Tuesday, April 20, 2010 NANCY SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF GORDON MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU JUDY NELSONDave Dahl
Jax Beach Fl, Monday, April 19, 2010 Gordy was a quiet American Hero. He designed the "box" for us at the Phi Delt house and put up with a TON of BS from a bunch of rowdy guys whom he knew would turn out OK. We did and we will miss Gordy. BZ - Fair winds and following seas Gordy. Dave Dahl, MA, JD Navy Pilot, Patriot Jax Beach FlGeorge Howard, Jr
Hastings, NE Monday, April 19, 2010 Dear Nancy, Mike & Jeff and all of your families: I was sorry to hear of Gordy's passing. Our thoughts are with you and all of your families. It was nice to see the mention of the TNE fraternity in his obituary, however. You don't see that in obituaries very often. It made me realize I had forgotten to list TNE in my dad's obituary as I found his membership card and I knew they were in it together. When Mike and Jeff were in college, it was a pleasure to see Gordy occasionally as he visited our fraternity for Father's day or for football games and he was always in a good mood. I still laugh about his telling the story on how he initiated the famous Johnny Carson into his fraternity by locking him in the trunk of his car and then driving over railroad tracks and various rough spots in Lincoln. He will truly be missed.Gregg Kupfer
Omaha, NE Monday, April 19, 2010 I grew up in Fremont with both of Mr. Jenkin's sons, Mike and Jeff. We respectfully referred to him as Gordy. I have nothing but good memories of the many hours we spent in their home. In reading his obituary I must admit that I had no idea about his military service or his distinguished honors. He was obviously a modest man. I think his sons would agree with me that we were indeed fortunate to have grown up where we did, when we did. I'm sure my brother Pud was there to welcome him into heaven. Thank you for the memories, Jenkins. Much love- Kup.Gary Weaver
Irvine, CA Saturday, April 24, 2010 I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and close friends. As you well know, Gordy was such a special guy, full of life and knowledge. I can't help but smile as I remember him. I had the pleasure and blessing of him as a mentor, teacher and friend when I started out in the business.