Lloyd D. Lanik

Lloyd D. Lanik, age 81 of Wahoo, went home to be with his Lord Thursday, March 28, 2019. He was a devoted husband to Lavona, and loving father to Dan and Glenda. Lloyd was born in Wahoo, NE on November 24, 1937 to Edward and Rose (Otto) Lanik. He grew up in Wahoo and graduated from Wahoo High School in 1955. In 1962, he earned a Bachelors Degree in Education and Physical Education with a minor in Social Studies from Wayne State College. He earned a Masters Degree from Kearney State College in 1970 and, on August 8th of that same year, he married Lavona Richters in York, NE. Lloyd taught and coached for several years before becoming a high school Principal. Lloyd served as principal at Clarks, Randolph and Mead High Schools in Nebraska. In his later years, Lloyd worked in a dental laboratory. He and Lavona lived in Mead for 27 years before moving to Wahoo in 1998. Lloyd enjoyed many successes during his teaching and coaching career; but was especially proud of his 1966 Boys Football Team at Clarks, NE which ended its season with a 9-0 record and earned the Class D State Championship. Not only did Lloyd thoroughly enjoy coaching, he was an avid sports fan. As an outdoor enthusiast, he spent time fishing and growing his vegetable garden. Lloyd is survived by his wife Lavona Lanik of Wahoo; son Dan R. Lanik of Wahoo; daughter Glenda Lanik and son-in-law Gerald Whelan Jr. of Westminster, CO; granddaughter Rachel Lanik Whelan of Denton, TX and her husband Richard Viglucci of Killeen, TX; sister and brother-in-law Mary and Dave Anctil of Altoona, IA; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Charles Lanik and Ray Lanik; and sister Helen Mandelko. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to Hospice and Home Healthcare of Saunders County Serving as Casket Bearers are Mark Mandelko, Mike Mandelko, Roy Richters, Tim Engel, James Anctil, and Alex Kufeldt. Honorary Casket Bearers are Janae McCormick, Diane Rauh, Pat Mandelko, Patty Mandelko, John Flickner, Butch Lindley, and the Clarks High School 1966 Class D State Championship Football Team.