"Sorry for your loss. Prayers for strength. Monica Mattoon "
In loving memory of
Lonny Lynn Book
May 8, 1945 - September 11, 2018
Lonny Lynn Book, 73, of South Sioux City, NE passed away on September 11, 2018 in South Sioux City.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Dakota Dunes, SD. Burial will be in the Ponca Cemetery in Ponca, NE. Visitation will begin at 5:00 P.M., with the family present at 6:00 P.M. and a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Mohr Funeral Home in South Sioux City, NE.
Lonny was born on May 8, 1945 in Laurel, NE, the son of William and Florence (Zinn) Book. He graduated from Allen High School in 1963 and served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1965 to 1971. Lonny married Sallie Putnam on September 18, 1965. Lonny was co-owner of L&L Builders Co and L&L Book Properties.
He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, the Associated General Contractors of America, Master Builders of Iowa, and the SSC Rotary Club for a number of years. He enjoyed camping, garden and yard work, woodworking and playing cards.
Survivors include his wife, Sallie Book of South Sioux City, NE; daughters, Lynnette (Mark) Warnock of Raleigh, NC and Lesa Morten of South Sioux City, NE; 4 grandchildren, Adam Morten of Dallas, TX, Emily Morten of South Sioux City, NE, Kaili Warnock and Taylor Warnock of Raleigh, NC; brothers, John Book of Martinsburg, NE and Larry Book of Sioux City, IA; and a sister, Donna Johnson of San Diego, CA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Florence Book; a brother, Royal Book; sisters-in-law, Maxine and Jeanene Book; and a brother-in-law, Dean Johnson.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Holy Cross Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice.
Tributes
"So many good thoughts of Lonny. A lot of campfire stories told. A soft spoken man that did not know a stranger. He was always there to help no matter how busy he was. He treated everyone with kindness. He liked a good Bloody Mary from Lanny's bar in Lake View and a garage sale which he could not pass up a box of old VCR tapes which he had no clue what he was going to do with! It certainly was good to call him our friend. Prayers! Love, Dave, Rox"
"Words cannot describe how sad we were to hear the news of Lonny's passing. It's hard to believe that we were just camping and laughing 2 months ago at the "Ladybug Campout" I will forever cherish the time we had in Onawa with you and Sallie. Thank you for your friendship Lonny! May you rest peacefully and dance with the Angels until we all meet again! Valerie Herren aka Dancing Bug!"
"Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you, Wishing you peace, Wishing you healing, My heart goes out to you, Please accept my condolences, Barbee knecht "
"Our memories go way back to country school. We were good friends and our mothers were the best of friends. Sorry to hear of this loss. Eunice Johnson"
"We'll miss you, LB. You were a great friend and our go-to guy for all things construction related. Rest easy now. Love, Jan and Rick Dehner"