Services for Lynn “Chic” Jeffrey, 86, of Wayne, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26 at First United Methodist Church in Wayne. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at the church. Burial with military rites will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Wayne.
Arrangements are with Hasemann Funeral Home of Wayne.
He died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 at an Omaha hospital.
Memorials may be made to the family for later designation.
Lynn “Chic” Jeffrey, 86, passed away peacefully Oct. 18, leaving behind a life that was simple, hardworking, genuine, and deeply meaningful. He was a man who never needed much in life to be happy. His greatest treasures were his family, his work, the outdoors, and the countless memories he made along the way.
Chic proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962, serving as an atomic cannon surveyor. Following his military service, he dedicated an incredible 46 years to Wayne State College as a maintenance man. He took great pride in his work and was the kind of man who quietly kept things going. If something needed fixed, Chic was the person you called. His years at Wayne State were more than just a job—they were a testament to his incredible work ethic, dependability, and willingness to help.
Chic was a man of many talents. He could fix just about anything and seemed to have an answer or a piece of wisdom for nearly every situation. He enjoyed collecting and working on guns, fishing, and his yearly hunting trips with family. He appreciated the outdoors and the traditions that came with them.
His greatest joy, however, was his family. Chic was the proud father of Cheri and Troy and an even prouder grandfather to Savana, Landan, Adisan, Jaxsan, Gracyn, Ashtyn, Lynkan, Nevaeh, and Lennax. His grandchildren held a very special place in his heart. He loved playing games, the yearly 4th of July fireworks display, spending time together at the Wayne County Fair each summer, and looking forward to their Sunday night ice cream trips.
And then there was food. Chic loved to eat, and when Gramps “cooked,” everyone knew what that really meant—Gramps paid for the meal. Those simple moments around a table, sharing food, laughter, and time together, are memories his family will treasure forever.
Chic was a man of few needs but great wisdom. He was genuine, dependable, hardworking, and the kind of person who could always be counted on. He didn’t need recognition or attention. He simply lived his life, took care of the people he loved, fixed what needed fixing, and quietly made a difference in the lives around him.
His legacy will live on in the lessons he taught, the traditions he created, the stories his family will continue to tell, and in the nine grandchildren who were lucky enough to call him Gramps.
He leaves behind a lifetime of memories and a family who will miss his wisdom, his humor, his generosity, and his steady presence more than words can say. A simple man who lived a good life, loved his family deeply, and left behind a legacy that will never be forgotten.
Chic is survived by his son, Troy (Megan) Jeffrey of Omaha; grandchildren, Savana (fiancé Brock Diekmann), Landan, Adisan, Jaxsan, Gracyn, Ashtyn, Lynkan, Nevaeh and Lennax Jeffrey all of Omaha.
Chic was preceded in death by his daughter, Cheri Jeffrey; parents, Eva (Liveringhouse) and Robert Jeffrey; brothers, Gary and Robbie.
