Those who knew Ethan, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives.
Ethan will be missed everyday by his Father, Brett Jendro (Josi Lawton), his Mother, Brandy Jendro (Mark Vandivort), Sister Rachel Jendro, Brother Aaron Jendro, his grandfathers Bennett Jendro and Michael Swigart, his Aunt Stacey Cramer, his Uncle Scott Cramer, his cousins Abby Cramer and Emilie Begley and many, many great friends.
We know Ethan is now with his Grandmother, Naomi Jendro, and is loved here on earth as well as in heaven.
Ethan graduated from Omaha North High Magnet School where he excelled in the engineering program and the high school golf team, as well as earning national honors for his artistic expressions in pottery.
Ethan went on to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln making the Dean’s List multiple semesters. He was active in several engineering clubs and intramural sports.
In his spare time, he loved to fish with his friends and golf with his dad, achieving a rare hole-in-one on Hole #3 on The Links at Eagle Run golf course in Omaha.
Ethan was an avid outdoorsman beginning with his scouting career, joining Cub Scout Pack #565 at Sunny Slope Elementary at an early age. He progressed through the ranks, eventually earning his Arrow of Light award and crossing over to Boy Scout Troop #565. There he excelled in leadership and adventure, attending several High Adventure excursions from canoeing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area along the northern border to hiking the Rocky Mountains of Elkhorn Base Camp in Colorado and the mountains of New Mexico at Philmont Scout Ranch. He earned his Eagle Scout Rank July 6, 2016.
Ethan was also a member of Centennial Lodge #326 of Omaha, NE, being initiated as an Entered Apprentice Mason on May 31st, 2022.
We LOVE and MISS you so much our beautiful Son XOXO
A visitation for Ethan will be held Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home, 5701 Center St, Omaha, Nebraska 68106, followed by a celebration of life at 7:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.westlawnhillcrest.com for the Jendro family.
