Jeannene Flotree '51

Jeannene Flotree '51

Jeannene FlotreeJeannene Flotree, 93, of Lincoln, passed away April 4, 2023, at her home. She was born June 21, 1929, in Humboldt, Nebraska, to Otis and Harriet (Sheard) Hoagland and was raised with her grandparents, Bill and Effie Hoagland on the family farm. To save money for nursing school she worked at Bell Telephone in Omaha and received her nursing degree from Immanuel School of Nursing. Following meeting on a blind date, Jeannene married Dale Flotree on April 20, 1952 in Humboldt. She worked for area hospitals and doctor offices and retired from the University Health Center after 25 years. Jeannene enjoyed square-dancing, puzzles, traveling , and was an avid reader.

Jeannene was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She is survived by her children, Sharon (Jeff) Pilus and Mark (Catherine) Flotree; grandchildren, Alyssa (Jeff) Rutan, Eric (Chelsey) Pilus, Cheyenne (Kalari) Flotree, and Dylan Flotree; and great-grandchildren, Bodie, Baker, Reece, Easton, Emerson, Scarlett, and Sage.

The family would like to acknowledge the Legacy, HoriSun Hospice and Gateway Vista rehab for the outstanding care they provided. Burial is at the Humboldt Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to her family for a later designation. Condolence may be left at www.lincolnccfh.com.

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, Lincoln, NE