April 4, 1970 ~ March 22, 2022
Joey (Joe) Lee Blecha, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022, in Omaha, Nebraska.
Joey is survived by his wife Jessica Johnson Blecha of Omaha, NE and his children Shelby L. Blecha of Austin, TX, Nolan A. Blecha of Camp Lejeune, NC, Claire L. Blecha of Omaha, NE; his Mother, Glenda Jo Blecha of Table Rock, NE; his brother, Lennis L. Blecha Jr. (Bonnie) of Table Rock, NE, and their children Chelci Tucker and Lennis Blecha III; his sister, Cassandra Collum (Brad) of Winterset, IA, and their children Moriah Pietzyk and McKenna Collum; his brothers–in–law Patrick Johnson of Omaha, NE, and his daughters Dana and Elaina Johnson, and Chris Johnson (Staci) of Camdenton, MO, and their children Henry, Sarah, Margaret, and Lillian.
He is preceded in death by his father, Lennis L. Blecha, Sr. of Table Rock, NE.
He was born on April 4th, 1970, in Pawnee City, Nebraska. He grew up in Table Rock, Nebraska, where he developed strong roots and graduated from Table Rock High School in 1988. Joey continued his education and passion for athletics at Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska.
Joey began work for Quality Homes in Summerfield, Kansas in 1989 followed by AHRS Construction Company in Bern, Kansas in 1993. Soon after connecting with the love of his life and soulmate, he relocated to Omaha, Nebraska where he worked for H&L Construction Company. In 1995, Joey began his lifelong career at Metropolitan Utilities District in Omaha, Nebraska where he worked construction of the gas/water repair service on numerous crews. In 2008 he transferred within the district to the newly constructed M.U.D. Platte West water plant. There he maintained the plant and wellfield until the time of his sudden death.
Joey was a devoted husband, father, and a loyal friend. He loved to laugh, and he cherished making memories with his family and friends. This past fall, Joey and Jessica celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.