Lonnie G. Nixon

Lonnie G. Nixon, 78, of Laurel, NE, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at his home in Laurel. A visitation will be held on Monday, June 15, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield. The burial with Military Honors will be in the Wakefield Cemetery in Wakefield. Lunch will follow the burial in the Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home Community Room. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield, NE.

Lonnie was born on May 29, 1948, in Wakefield, NE to Ivan and Wilma (Schnier) Nixon. He attended Country School North of Wakefield and graduated from Wakefield High School in 1966. Shortly after graduation, Lonnie enlisted into the United States Marine Corps and served 3 years including a tour in the Vietnam War. Upon his return home, Lonnie married his high school sweetheart, Marcia Krusemark. They were united in marriage on December 6, 1969, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wakefield. Lonnie continued his education, attending Wayne State College, where he played football and earned his degree in Geography and Physical Education.

Lonnie got started in the auction business with his father, Ivan and his brothers and brother-in-law at Nixon Auctioneers. Eventually, Lonnie worked full-time at building Nixon Auctioneers with his Family. He spent his entire working career as an auctioneer and had auctions in 48 different states over his career. They traveled all over the United States selling antique tractors, gas engines, and cast-iron seats.

In his spare time, Lonnie enjoyed golfing and playing NCAA football on his PlayStation. He loved his family and loved attending sporting events and activities of his children and grandchildren as much as he could. He was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Laurel and the Wakefield American Legion.

Lonnie is survived by his wife, Marcia Nixon; children, Kyle (Marnie) Nixon, daughter, Stacy (Nate) Sovereign, son, Tyler (Catherine) Nixon; grandchildren, McKenna Nixon, Morgan Nixon (fiancé, Tarence Roby), Rainy Nixon, Ella Nixon, Alec (McKenna) Sovereign and Dru Sovereign. Great Grandchildren Graham Sovereign and Carter Sovereign, sister, Jan (Clay) Stalling; sister-in-law, Marlys Nixon; brothers-in-law, Ron (Corliss) Krusemark, Merle (Cheri) Krusemark, Gary (Cathy) Krusemark; and sister-in-law, Brenda (Paul) Stuart.

Lonnie is preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Wilma Nixon; brothers, Mert (Marlene) Nixon, Eldy Nixon, and Willie Nixon.