Curtis C. "Mouse" Janssen

Curtis C. “Mouse” Janssen, age 62 of Coleridge, Nebraska died on Saturday evening June 21, 2025 at Heritage of Bel Air in Norfolk, NE due to complications from a prior stroke.

Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Coleridge with Rev. Amanda Talley officiating. Burial will be at Lawn Ridge Cemetery in rural Coleridge. Visitation will be on Tuesday, at church, from 5-7:00 p.m. and will continue on Wednesday one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Coleridge.

Pallbearers will be Ryan Stone , Noah Stone, Rob Engel, John Nelson, Steve Webber, Nate Rosenthal, Travis Kalin, and Nick Kort.

Curtis Clayton was born on February 7, 1963 in Yankton, SD to Claire C. and Norma Jean (Heier) Janssen. He grew up in Coleridge and graduated from Coleridge High School in 1981. Curt worked seasonally at the Coleridge Dehy plant and then for Hartington Feed and Chick for 25 years. He started as a driver then worked at the Mill. Curt then worked at the Coleridge Elevator for several years. Curt had a stroke at the age of 59 years which meant he needed to reside at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Laurel. When Hillcrest closed, he moved to Heritage Bel Air in Norfolk.

Curt was a quiet man but loved sports of all kinds, especially the Huskers, Minnesota Twins, and the Coleridge Bulldogs. He raised stock cows until 2015. Curt also enjoyed going to Bull and cattle sales. Curt could most times be seen wearing his bib overalls and the family asks that you dress casually for his services.

Curt is survived by two siblings Scott (Angie) Janssen of Hoskins, Marci (Dan) Ludwig of Wisner; nieces Brittany (Steve) Webber of Wayne, Courtney (Nate) Rosenthal; two great nieces Finley and Ruby Rosenthal; aunts and uncles; close friends Fred (Sheryl) Kalin of Coleridge, Melissa (Rob) Engel of Randolph, John (Jess) Nelson of Maskell.

He was preceded in death by his parents Claire and Norma Janssen, grandparents; two brothers Brad and Jeff.