Jay B. Griffiths, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Jay B.Griffiths

Date of Birth January 19, 1963
Passed Away On March 29, 2025
At Age 62 years
Resident of Fremont, NE
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Jay B. Griffiths, age 62, of Fremont
Died Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Nebraska Methodist in Omaha.

Jay was born January 19, 1963 in Fremont to Robert E. and Twila 'Duensing' Griffiths. He was raised in Fremont and graduated from Fremont High School in 1981. Jay played baseball at Cloud County Community College then Ft. Hays State and finished up his Bachelor in Business Administration from Bellevue University.

Jay married Diane Hellmer on June 8, 1985 at Immanuel Lutheran Church on the State Line (between Nebraska and Kansas). After their marriage the couple made their home in Fremont where they raised their daughters Jayme and Erin. Jay worked for Jensen Tire and then for many years at Structural Component Systems retiring in January of 2023.

Jay was involved for many years with the Legion Baseball program both as a player and coach. He spent many years coaching his daughters in both softball and basketball. Jay was a former member of the Anglers and member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. He loved bowling at the 30 bowl and golfing at Whitetail.

Survivors:
Daughters – Jayme (Adam) Bieker of Fremont
Erin (Connor) Niehaus of Omaha
Grandchildren – Ellie and Addie Bieker; Brynlee, Blakely and Collins Niehaus
Sister – Kim (Frank) Ferro of Raymore, MO.
Brothers – Matt and Mark Griffiths both of Dallas
Brother-in-law – Terry (Cammie) Hellmer of Beatrice
many nieces, nephews and other family

Jay was preceded in death by his wife Diane in July of 2018 and his parents.

The funeral will be 10am, Friday, April 4, 2025 at First Lutheran Church in Fremont, burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 3pm to 8pm, with the family present from 5-8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Memorials are suggested to the Fremont Public Schools Foundation.

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Visitation

Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

April 3, 2025

3:00pm to 8:00pm

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Visitation

Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

April 3, 2025

With family present from 5-8pm

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Funeral Service

Ludvigsen Mortuary

1249 East 23rd Street

Fremont, NE, 68025

April 4, 2025

10:00 AM

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Graveside Service

Memorial Cemetery

800 West 23rd Street

Fremont, NE, 68025

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Condolences (6)

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Paul Ronhovde Omaha, NE April 3, 2025
"Jayme and Erin, so many great memories flood in about your Dad when I think of him. So many years playing town-team and Catching when he pitched. He always had a relaxed happy mood and was fun to me around. Both your parents were fantastic people and my heart aches at your loss.

Jay will be missed and has left a lasting impression on those who knew him. Paul"
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Keri Kracl Fremont, NE April 1, 2025
"Jay-Bird was one of a kind! Simple, fun, kind, and just a really great guy. He will be missed by the many people that loved him dearly! Hugs and blessings to his family who he spoke of often and loved deeply. Rest in the loving arms of the Lord with your beautiful wife you have missed for so long!"
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Mike carlson Greensboro, NC April 1, 2025
"R.I.P. Jay"
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