Lynn Wilson

Verl Lynn Wilson was born to Clifford L. Wilson and Arleane McCartney Wilson on June 7, 1943, in York, and passed away July 21, 2015, at home in Lincoln at the age of 72 years, one month and 14 days. He was one of two children in the family. After graduating from Geneva High School, Lynn attended Nebraska Wesleyan University. Lynn started his career with John Hancock Insurance Company as an agent. He then moved into management; where he worked for 17 years. Lynn then pursued to becoming an investment broker for First Federal Lincoln, Ameritas and Western United, until he retired at the age of 71. Lynn was married to Sandra Turek of Geneva on June 20, 1965, and to them two children were born. Lynn was a member of the First United Methodist Church at Kearney. Lynn was a member of the Lancaster Lodge No. 54 Masonic Order. Lynn enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and showing off his bike in shows. Lynn loved to tinker with cars, mowers, electronics, tools and anything he could find at a garage sale. Lynn loved anything that was “Husker” and/or had to do with the Kansas City Royals. Lynn collected coins, pocket watches and guns. Lynn was an animal lover. He loved his West Highland Terrier (Harley) and his Scottish Terrier (Heather). They gave him great comfort. Lynn was also very proud of all his grandchildren, and the activities they were involved in. Lynn had a gift of being social to anyone he met and he always loved riding his lawnmowers any chance he could get. He loved a great looking lawn. Lynn is preceded in death by his mother and father, Clifford and Arleane Wilson; father-in-lawy, Joe Turek; mother-in-law, Ester Turek; and sister-in-law, Carol Seymour. He is survived by his wife, Sandi, of 50 years; daughters, Catherine Maciejewski (Tim) and Kristin Skorupa (Phil); grandchildren, Lyndsey, Lauren and Lacey Maciejewski and Gavin, Cole and Piper Skorupa; sister, Kaye Hale and husband Stan; brother-in-law, Jerry Seymour; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted from Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva on July 27, with Michelle Gowin officiating. Bill Turek provided music and played “Amazing Grace” and “You Will Never Walk Alone.” Pallbearers were Don Doremus, Gary Kimbrough, Pat Hale, Mike Hale, Andy Hale and Joel Seymour. Interment was in the Geneva Public Cemetery.

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Lynn Wilson

June 7, 1943 - July 21, 2015