John J. Sellhorst

John J. Sellhorst, 75, of Newman Grove, NE passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 as the result of an automobile accident near Newman Grove, NE.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Levander Funeral Home of Newman Grove, NE.  Social distancing and Covid-19 DHM's will be followed at the visitation, masks are requested.  There will be a private family service. The public is invited to attend the Inurnment at 11:15 a.m. at Holy Family Cemetery, Lindsay, NE with Military Rites conducted by American Legion Post #73 of Newman Grove, NE and the Army Funeral Honor Guard.

Memorials are suggested to American Legion Post #73 of Newman Grove. Levander Funeral Home of Newman Grove is in charge of arrangements.

John Joseph Sellhorst, son of Conrad and Clara (Hoffman) Sellhorst was born on July 12, 1945 at West Point, NE.  John attended school in Newman Grove and graduated from high school in 1963. After high school John worked with his father at Red Star Oil in Newman Grove, NE.  On March 3, 1970 John entered the United States Army and went to basic training in Fort Bragg.  He was an Army Green Beret and a paratrooper instructor in Panama.  During his time in the service he received the National Defense Service Medal, Sharpshooter, and Parachutist Badge.  He was honorably discharged on February 27, 1973.

In 1976 John purchased White Star Oil in Newman Grove, NE.  On August 10, 1977 John married Arlyce (McCoig) Hanson at a Methodist Church near Osceola, NE.  John bought several more gas stations including White Star Oil in Albion, NE, AJ's in Genoa, NE, and AJ's C Store in Duncan, NE.  He was currently  operating all the stations.

John was a member of the American Legion Post #73 and VFW of Newman Grove, NE.  John was a dare devil and loved to ride roller coasters, and loved his parachuting in the service.  He also enjoyed telling really bad jokes, but everyone still loved him.  He collected glass station globes and pumps.  But most of all he was a very proud grandpa.

John is survived by his wife Arlyce of Fremont, NE; daughter Raegen (Dave) Voboril and grandchildren Sam and Lauren all of Lincoln, NE;  five step-children: Rick (Christina) Hanson of Eagle, NE; Randy (Janet) Hanson of Columbus, NE; Robin (Mike) Andrews of Omaha, NE; Rhonda Johnson of Omaha, NE; Russell Hanson of Fremont, NE; 17 step-grandchildren; 8 step-great-grandchildren; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many co-workers and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters: Ruth Shupe, Elaine Fiewell, and Connie Mahoney.