Johnathon Nuss, 93, of Gering passed away May 31, 2023 in Scottsbluff. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Faith Lutheran Church in Gering with Reverend Richard Neugebauer officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Visitation will be from 4-7pm Monday at the Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff. A memorial in John’s honor has been established in care of the church. Online condolences may be made by viewing Johnathon’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements.
Johnathon Adolf Nuss was born November 20, 1929 in Sutton, Nebraska to Adolf and Olga (Gries) Nuss. The family moved and worked at farms throughout the area. When he was able, he enlisted in the Army. After his service he returned to Scottsbluff and began his autobody career working for his older brother and at Kizzier Chevrolet.
On October 21, 1956, he was united in marriage to Roma Baltes in Scottsbluff; two boys, Steven in 1959 and Harvey in 1960 joined the family.
He continued to work for Kizziers until he opened Panhandle Autobody in 1985 with his business partners Albert Sanchez and Sal Hurta. He retired in 2000 after 47 years in the field.
He enjoyed making wooden boxes, peg games and other trinkets. John liked polka and country western music, coffee with friends at the Log Cabin and taking Sunday drives. He was active in his church and served as head usher for 12 years.
John’s family would like to extend their gratitude to the special caregivers: Judy, Callie, Jessica, Rosa, Kathy and Jane, along with the staff at the Residency for their special care.
He is survived by his sons, Steven and Harvey of Gering; and numerous nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Roma in 2015 and siblings, Wilber, Rudy, Chuck, Ben, Wanita, and Delores.