He married Marilyn Johnson November 5, 1966 in Lincoln and was a resident of Lincoln over 50 years. He retired from BNSF Railroad after 30+ years and was also the custodian at Indian Hills Community Church.
He enjoyed hunting pheasant and quail and knew anything and everything about shotguns.
He is survived by his wife Marilyn, son Roger and daughter Michelle (Justin) Muir-Lewis all of Lincoln. Two sisters Marlys (Gene) Babcock of MI and Mary Howsden of Lincoln and several nephews and nieces.
Preceded in death by his parents, Brother Rolland, Sister Vivian Hahn and Aunt Virginia Gillespsie.
Visitation will be Tuesday October 20 from 5-7 pm at the Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home 6800 s. 14th St. Lincoln. Funeral services will be Wednesday October 21 at 10:00 am at the Indian Hills Community Church 1000 S. 84th Street Lincoln, NE 68512. Graveside Committal Service Wednesday October 21,1:00pm at Lincoln Memorial Park. 6700 S. 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68512. Please meet at gate 2.
Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.