In 1952 he joined the United States Air Force and served until 1956. On his return to Fremont he was employed by Gambles Warehouse, later going to work at Hammond & Stephens where he worked for 25 years before retiring. Lennie enjoyed doing carpentry work.
On August 16, 1953, Lennie was married to LaVonne Moravec. They would have celebrated their 60th anniversary next month. Lennie and LaVonne are members of St. Timothy Lutheran Church.
Lennie was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Mary, and a brother Ron.
Survivors: wife LaVonne
2 sons Bryan and wife Yvonne May of Bennington
Roger and wife Lynn May of Marshalltown, Iowa
6 grandchildren
brother Gary May of Fremont
sister Sherry Stohs of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
sister-in-law Maureen May of Fremont
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Wednesday (July 24th) at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel with the committal to follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Timothy Lutheran Church.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be Tuesday with the family present from 4 to 7 PM.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(4)
S. Elaine
, TX Saturday, July 27, 2013 To the May family,I'm so sorry about the loss of Lennie. May God grant you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Galatians 1:3. He is a comforter of all those who mourn. In His Word the Bible, we are encouraged to throw all our anxiety upon Him, because He cares for us, 1Peter 5:7. Isaiah 41:10; John 6:40; Revelation 21:3,4. Heartfelt prayers are with you. My deepest condolences.
Betsy Fisher
Fremont, NE Monday, July 22, 2013 I am so sorry to hear of Lennie's passing. He was a wonderful person and I know you will miss him. He was a great boss to me at H & S, and I loved visiting with him when I walked the dog passed your house after he retired. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. I hope that your memories bring you some comfort.Dolores Bang
Fremont, NE Monday, July 22, 2013 Dear LaVonne, I am sorry to read of the death of your husband Lennie. Gene and I would have celebrated our 60th anniv. next month also. Thinking of you and your family during these difficult days. Dolores (Gaeth) BangLarry and Darlene Koehn
Omaha, NE Monday, July 22, 2013 Roger, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..