Herbert E. Mussmann USAF (Ret.) of Lincoln, Nebraska, loving husband, father and grandfather, died Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at the age of 87. Herb was born August 31, 1935, to Gottlieb and Helen (Koch) Mussmann in Deshler, Nebraska.
After he graduated from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for 3 years. In 1956, he fell in love with his bride-to-be in Germany. When he re-enlisted, he joined the U.S. Air Force and proudly served his country for 25 years, earning the rank of master sergeant and retiring in 1979. His military career took him, with his family in tow, to multiple bases in the United States as well as to overseas locations, including assignments back in Germany. Several times, he would need to leave his family in Nebraska while he was stationed outside the U.S., including bravely performing his duties in the Vietnam War. Following his military career, Herb worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Lincoln as a letter carrier until he retired in 1999.
He often commented on the kindness of the people he met on his routes. Herb was grateful to have time in retirement to spend with his family, including his important role of grandpa. He had fond memories from his youth of farm life, enjoyed volunteering, repairing cars and was glad to spend more time outdoors. Some of his favorite pastimes were taking walks with his wife, scenic vacations around the country, as well as tending to his own vegetable garden and growing dinner plate-sized hibiscus flowers. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He will be remembered for his empathetic and compassionate spirit.
Herb was predeceased by his parents, brother Norman, and sisters Lola, Ruth, Clara and Esther.
He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 64 years, Ida; daughter Charleen and her husband Dave; son Ken and his wife Joan; grandson Tanner; his brother Oscar, and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral to be held at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, December 12, 2022, 6800 S 14th St. Lincoln, NE 68512. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM, with the funeral service immediately following at 10:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Trinity Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Nebraska.
https://trinityoflincoln.org/church/give
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at the Tabitha Journey House for their care and compassion.
