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James Lee Dooley

October 27, 1941 — December 4, 2025

James Lee Dooley

James graduated from Bensen High before joining the Army in 1958. He served for 21 years, 4 of which he spent in Viet Nam. He was also a graduate of UNL. 

Preceded in death by wife Carolyn and son Patrick. Survived by wife Jane Mullen; daughter Lori; son Corey; step-son Brian (Deanna) Mullen; step-daughters Mary (Greg) Paskevic, Michelle (Frank) Fibich, and Monica (Marty) Smith; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Mass 10 am Friday (1/10/2025) at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 508 Angus Street Gretna, with visitation from 9-10 am. 

Interment 1:30pm Monday (1/13/2025) at Omaha National Cemetery, 14250 Schram Rd.











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Past Services

Visitation

Friday, January 10, 2025

9:00 - 10:00 am (Central time)

St. Patrick Catholic Church

508 West Angus Road, Gretna, NE 68028

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Funeral Service

Friday, January 10, 2025

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

St. Patrick Catholic Church

508 West Angus Road, Gretna, NE 68028

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Burial

Monday, January 13, 2025

Starts at 1:30 pm (Central time)

Omaha National Cemetery

14250 Schram Rd, Omaha, NE 68138

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