Ray Janssen

Ray Janssen
Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 15th district
In office
January 6, 1993 – January 7, 2009
Preceded byLowell Johnson
Succeeded byCharlie Janssen
Personal details
Born(1937-07-05)July 5, 1937
Hooper, Nebraska
DiedDecember 17, 2022(2022-12-17) (aged 85)
Fremont, Nebraska
PartyDemocratic
SpouseNancy
Children3
OccupationBusinessman, farmer
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army

Ramon E. "Ray" Janssen (July 5, 1937 – December 17, 2022) was a Democratic politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 15th district from 1993 to 2009.

Early life

Janssen was born in Hooper, Nebraska, in 1937, and graduated from Hooper High School. He served in the U.S. Army and owned the City Meat Market in Hooper. Janssen served as a member of the Nickerson Public School Board and the Logan View Junior-Senior High School Board.

Nebraska Legislature

In 1992, when State Senator Lowell Johnson declined to seek re-election, Janssen was elected to succeed him in the 15th district. He was re-elected in 1996, 2000, and 2004. He served on the Revenue, Urban Affairs, and Building Maintenance committees and chaired the Revenue Committee. Janssen was term-limited in 2008, and was succeeded by his nephew, Charlie Janssen.

Death

Janssen died on December 17, 2022.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Adams, Lauren, ed. (2007). Nebraska Blue Book 2006-07 (PDF). Clerk of the Nebraska Legislature. p. 304. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  2. ↑ Real-McKeighan, Tammy (November 8, 2008). "Janssen says senators 'have to get up to speed': Due to term limits experienced leaders are leaving office". Fremont Tribune. p. A3. Retrieved August 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ "Janssen, longtime state senator, dies at 85". News Channel Nebraska. December 19, 2022. Retrieved August 29, 2026.