Byron Longnecker

Byron Longnecker, age 61, died Friday, March 6, 2020 at Bryan East Medical Center in Lincoln, NE.

Funeral services are Friday, March 13, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation is 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday and will continue Friday from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Family burial in Roselawn Cemetery will take place at a later date.

Byron Longnecker was born February 5, 1959 in Columbus to Richard Sr. and Janet (Schultz) Longnecker. He graduated from Columbus High School and then enlisted in the US Navy. After his service in the US Navy, he returned to Columbus and worked for Behlen Towing. He married Jackie Ernst and was blessed with his son, Joseph. He then moved to the David City area and worked for Frontier COOP. He was an avid NASCAR and Nebraska Cornhusker fan. He also enjoyed collecting NASCAR memorabilia and attending concerts with his son and brother.

He is survived by:
Son: Joseph Longnecker of Columbus
Mother: Janet Longnecker of Columbus, NE
Brother: Jeff Longnecker of Lincoln, NE
Sister: Nancy Greisen of Lincoln, NE
Sister: Jeanette (Mike) Juhl of Lincoln, NE
Sister: Julie Pozehl of Lincoln, NE
Sister: Lorrie (Rick) Ware of Columbus, NE
Many Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by:
His father
Brother: Richard Longnecker Jr.
Beloved K9 Companion, Buster