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John Wooden Obituary
Services Wed. 10 AM at St. Philip Neri Church. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Visitation starting Tues. 6 PM with Wake Service at 7 PM all at 72nd Street Chapel. In lieu of flowers, Memorials to Nebraska Humane Society and Masses. JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES
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1010 North 72nd St., 391-1664
Memories and Condolences
for John Wooden
Roger Sandhoefner
September 19, 2020
John was a good friend of mine during high school. He wasn't very big, but when he talked, he was 7 feet tall. Thanks man, you meant more to me at that time then you thought.
Michelle Britt
January 18, 2020
I love u
Michelle Britt
January 18, 2020
I loveu I miss u. I wish u were here with me.
Michelle Britt
December 21, 2019
John I miss you everyday I love you I wish you were here. Not a day goes by I don't think about you. Love you forever Michelle
Michelle Britt
December 30, 2018
I miss u John very much everyday I love u
michelle maguire
April 1, 2007
Wooden family I am sincerely sorry to hear about John. He was a great guy who always knew how to make people laugh and smile.
Tina, Jahan and Amir Zeb
March 28, 2007
Our prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. John was a blessing and joy to all that got to know him. We will always remeber his sweet smile.
Clyde and Susan Schulte
March 22, 2007
So many hours spent at the ice rink. So many memories.
So sad you are gone John.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Alicea Rivera
March 21, 2007
My heart goes out to the family of John. I worked with John at amcon for about a year and hung out with him one summer. He was such a fun and loving person. He made me laugh alot and he was always so sweet. I will miss him lots and I heart goes out to you all.
Michelle and Robert Maguire
March 21, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Deepest Sypathy.
Katie Jackson
March 20, 2007
Joy-My deepest sympathies to you and your family...I know the pain of losing a little brother and all i can do is say cherish the memories and he will always be close. There are no words to describe the pain just know that you and your family are not alone. Take care and God bless.
Roxie Freeman
March 20, 2007
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe Norris
March 20, 2007
My deepest sympathy for the loss of such a great guy. My prayers are going out for you John and your family.
Carmine and Jean Joanna Jim Vicki and Shell Abate
March 20, 2007
We are so sorry for your great loss. our prayers are with all of you.
Melanie Schulte
March 20, 2007
I am sorry for the loss that your family has experienced. Please know that you all are in my prayers.
Justin Philp
March 20, 2007
John, you were a great guy with a lot going for you. I'll never forget hanging out in raven oaks all summer and t-ball through Baseball. May god bless you and your family.
Sincerely
Justin Philp and Family
Michelle Kelly
March 20, 2007
Jeanine,
My sympathy goes out to you and your family. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May god give you strength to get through this difficult time
Jill Hruska
March 19, 2007
John, You were such a outgoing, funny guy. I have so many memories of living in Raven Oaks and going to King and the wild bus rides to school. My sympathy to the Wooden family, may God get you through this difficult time. You are in my prayers.
Jacquie Palma
March 19, 2007
My sympathy goes out to John's family. I have lots of fond memories from school days at King and at St. Phil's together.
Darbi Gibson
March 19, 2007
I hope you're in a better place, John. And to the Wooden family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
John Welch
March 19, 2007
John, you will always be a dear friend, I will miss you brother. My deepest sympathies to the Wooden family, may you find strength and faith through this difficult time.
Dawn Wonder
March 19, 2007
Wooden family we are sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Austin Swift's Family
Sangeen Zeb
March 19, 2007
I have so many fond memories of growing up together, playing sports, meeting girls, and especially Lancer games. John was a true friend and will always be a part of my best childhood experiences. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Wooden family. Rest in peace friend.
Molly Phillips
March 19, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
gene pfeifer
March 19, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the Wooden family.
Lola Cummings
March 19, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May you find comfort with good memories at family gatherings.
Jonas Luedtke
March 19, 2007
I hope you have found peace brotha. My heart and prayers go out to the Wooden family! To great memories John Boy!
Michelle Britt
March 18, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
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