Loren Lee Lachnit, 87, of Gretna, Neb., passed away on May 4, 2023, at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, Neb.
Loren was born on Aug. 25, 1935, in Humphrey, Neb. He graduated from Humphrey High School in 1953. On June 28, 1958, he was united in marriage to Carol Jo Marik in Howells, Neb., and later the couple moved to Omaha.
Loren began his career with Western Electric as an installer in Grand Island and North Platte. Later, he was promoted to equipment engineer with Northwestern Bell. After he retired from Northwestern Bell, he worked for several off-shoot telephone companies. His final retirement was in 2004.