In Memory Of
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Richard A. (Tex) Lohmann
Seneca, Kansas
09/28/1938 - 04/30/2022
Richard “Tex” Lohmann 83, of Seneca passed away at his home April 30, 2022, with his family by his side.
He was born September 28th, 1938 in Seneca Kansas to Ralph & Dorothea Gilson Lohmann.
The family moved to Hamburg Iowa where Tex graduated from 8th grade. They then returned to Seneca where he attended Seneca Public High School and graduated with the class of 1956. His classmates gathered quite often over the years and were known as “The Over-the-Hill Gang”.
After graduation, he joined the Navy on July 30, 1956 and attended Class A school as a fire control technician. He served on the USS Southerland DDR 743. He was honorably discharged in September 1959 at the rank of FTM3 E-4. After leaving the Navy he worked with his father doing interior and exterior decorating.
He married Carol Heiman on October 27, 1962 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Benedict, KS.
Tex sold insurance for Metropolitan Life then became a rural mail carrier in 1968. He and his wife purchased Freddy’s Pizza Palace in 1970 and ran it for 13 years. He retired from the postal service in 1997 after which he worked part-time for Big B Thriftway.
Tex served on the Kansas Rural Carrier Association board for many years and was president for two of those years. He was a board member for NCARC and for NCTC.
Tex enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling. He spent many years in league bowling and attended several national tournaments with his team members. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph & Dorothea Lohmann, son-in-law Jimmy Krotzinger, and sister-in-law Nina Lohmann.
He leaves his wife Carol of 59 years, daughter Cindy (Steve) Olberding, son Jim (Michele) Lohmann both of Seneca, son Rodney Lohmann of Sabetha, and his brother Leonard Lohmann of Lenexa. He is also survived by his grandsons Andy (Tara) Lohmann and Joey (Katelyn) Lohmann both of Seneca and great-grandchildren Ryder, Cece, Eli, and Lowen.
A rosary will be prayed at 7 PM Monday, May 2, 2022 at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca.
Memorials contributions may be made in Tex’s memory to Coins for a Cause or Nemaha County Home Health & Hospice.
A rosary will be prayed at 7 PM Monday, May 2, 2022, at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca.
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I am so sorry to hear about Tex today. I worked at Freddy’s for him and Carol and they were the coolest couple. I will cherish my great memories knowing him. Carol and their family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol and family
You have my sincere sympathy on Tex’s passing.
I so remember him as our rural and on time all the time mailman and passing your home place when going around the lake road. Keep the memories alive by always remembering.
Bonnie Rettele Scott
My deepest sympathy to you and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss of Tex. Ken and I have many fond memories of times we spent together. Tex was always full of jokes and nobody could tell them better. Please accept our sympathy.
Carol and family,
So sorry for your loss. Life goes by so fast, remember all the good times. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Kay
Thinking of all of you following your loss. Praying you find peace in the coming days
Love, Lee and Laurie W.
So sorry for your loss. Many prayers to your family
Tex is a great guy that will be missed by all who knew him. Peace and comfort to you all.
Thinking of all of you and praying for peace and comfort. I love all of the pictures you shared, wonderful memories.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Your family continues to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Tex was a great guy, loved working with him. He will be missed by all who knew him.
My deepest sympathy to all the family! Tex was a super person who will be missed by so many!
Carol and family, so sorry for your loss! Deepest sympathy to you all.
Cindy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Cindy, your dad was so kind and I know how much he will be missed. I have so many great memories of time spent with your family.
Carol and Family, I am saddened to hear of your loss of Tex. He and I were in the same grade, he at Seneca Public and I at SPPS. We were good friends. May the Lord grant you Peace and Comfort.