Ron Mahnken

Ronald Mahnken, age 75, of North Platte, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, December 9, 2019.

Ron was born October 11, 1944, to Carl and Dorothy (Engel) Mahnken at Grant where he grew up. Ron graduated from Perkins County High School in 1962 then went on to graduate from drafting school in Denver, Colorado.

On August 26, 1967, Ron was united in marriage to Carol Johnson in North Platte, where they made their home.

Ron worked at Sears and Penny’s Auto Centers before going to work for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company. He retired in 2012 from the phone company, which was now Century Link.

Ron liked cars and racing and was a man of strong faith. He was baptized in October 1944 and confirmed on Palm Sunday in 1957 at Trinity Lutheran Church, near Ogallala. He was a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church and was a devoted husband and father who loved his family very much.

He leaves behind his wife, Carol, and their son, Chad (Tara) Mahnken, all of North Platte; sister, Barb (Charles) Hasenauer, of North Platte; brothers, Gary (Donna) Mahnken, of North Platte and Keith (Connie) Mahnken, of Grant; sister-in-law, Diana (Jim) Newtson, of North Platte; as well as other family.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Dorothy.

Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. on Friday, December 13, 2019, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church with Pastor Bob Deardoff officiating. Burial will follow in the North Platte Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has established a memorial.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.