• MISSION STATEMENT
Provide courteous, accurate, and professional assistance to Sarpy County veterans, their dependents, and surviving spouses in applying for federal, state, and county benefits. Represent Sarpy County in local communities and veterans organizations and serve as a liaison between the veteran, Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), and Nebraska DVA throughout the claims process.
Sarpy County Veterans Office
Southeast Courthouse Annex
1308 Gold Coast Road, Suite 100
Papillion, NE 68046-3019
Phone Numbers
(402) 593-2203, (402) 593-2204
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Walk-ins - Mornings: Mondays & Fridays
Appointments Only: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Fax Number
(402) 593-4489
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Sarpy County Veterans Service Office staff provide individual confidential counseling and assistance to Veterans and their families in applying for federal, state, and county Veterans programs and benefits. Federal Veterans benefits include the GI Bill and other education benefits, Vocational Rehabilitation, service-connected disability compensation, non- service disability pension, healthcare, home loans, and burial benefits.
Nebraska Veterans programs include waiver of tuition, admittance to a Nebraska Veterans home, homestead exemption, and emergency financial assistance from the Veterans Aid Fund (specific residency and character of discharge apply).
Eligibility for County Veterans benefits requires Honorable or General (Under Honorable Conditions) active duty service in one of the periods of service listed here:
• VETERANS STAFF
Thomas Mlnarik
Veterans Service Officer/Director
FCCM(SW), USNR(Ret)
Susan Donahue
Assistant Veterans Service Officer
MSgt, USAF(Ret))
Rona Chapman
Assistant Veterans Service Officer
SMSgt, USAF (Ret)
Marnita Jondle
Veterans Service Technician
• USEFUL LINKS
On July 14, 2007, the Eastern Nebraska Veterans' Home in Bellevue, opened their doors for residents. See State Benefits for more information.