Nov. 20, 1948 ~ Jan. 31, 2024
Ray D. Nuss, 75, of Lincoln passed away on Jan. 31, 2024.
Ray was born during the blizzard of 1948 at home in Saronville to Curtis and Wilma Nuss. He graduated from Sutton High School in 1967 and went on to the University of Nebraska. Ray graduated with a BS in Chemistry. He began his career at Brunswick in Lincoln and then went on to be a salesperson for various companies up and down the East Coast. He spent most of his adult life in Rockaway, NJ; traveling back and forth throughout the years back to Nebraska to visit. He would always connect with friends and family if his travels took him close. When he retired he moved back to Lincoln. Ray always had several home improvement projects going wherever he lived and has helped a lot of other people with their projects as well. He was always willing to help others.
Ray was predeceased by his parents, Wilma Nuss and Curtis Nuss, brother-in-law, Bret Fox; sister-in-law, Nancy Nuss; nephew, Josiah Nuss; and nephew, Justin Ruhl.
He leaves behind four siblings, nine nieces and nephews which include: brother Larry (Judy) Nuss and his children; Jackie Hartman and Jeff (Rebecca) Nuss; brother Jerry (Linda) Nuss and their children: Lance Ruhl, Troy Ruhl, and Tyler Nuss; brother Randy (Sally) Nuss and their children: Nathaniel (Elisa) Nuss, Ben (Ashley) Nuss and Jeanette (Dustin) Oliver; and sister Sandra Fox and her child Brittny (Matt) Seem. He also leaves behind 18 great-nieces and nephews.
He will be greatly missed by many friends and family. Services were held at Christ Lutheran Church in Lincoln on Feb. 9 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Matt Talbot.
Condolences may be left online at www.bmlfh.com.
