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Allen Wotherspoon Obituary
KEARNEY - Allen H. Wotherspoon, 88, of Kearney died Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Private family graveside services will be later at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Omaha.
Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney is in charge of arrangements.
He was born Nov. 4, 1922, in Omaha to Thomas and Kathryn (Kile) Wotherspoon.
On Dec. 2, 1943, he married Alma Jean Bailey in Tucson, Ariz.
Survivors include his wife; daughter, Linda Schroeder and her husband, Kent, of Kearney; sons, Wayne Wotherspoon and Laurie Roush of Omaha and Keith Wotherspoon and his wife, Linda, of Stafford, Va.; brother, Kile Wotherspoon and his wife, Shirley, of Normal, Ill.; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He graduated from Omaha North High School in 1940.
Allen served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
He owned an insulation contracting business and retired in 1977.
The family lived in Omaha, Green Valley, Ariz., and Kearney.
Allen was a member of First Central Congregational Church in Omaha.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Doris Wotherspoon; brother, Robert Wotherspoon; and daughter-in-law, Catherine Wotherspoon.
Memorials are suggested to the National Kidney Foundation.
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Memories and Condolences
for Allen Wotherspoon
Mike Casey
July 3, 2011
Mr. Wotherspoon,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
June 21, 2011
Some of my fondest memories are of Mr. Wotherspoon! As kids we used to run wild all over the neighborhood and through his yard. We could always tell when he was making his famous popcorn balls - the wonderful smell carried straight to us! Naturally, a gang of us kids would turn up on his doorstep. He was always so generous and gave us all a popcorn ball. He was the best in our Pilgrim Fellowship Group, too - just so happy and good with us kids. God bless you, Mr. Wotherspoon! Barb Harnett Woodbeck
Jones
June 20, 2011
Dear Alma Jean,
So glad I had those years in Omaha, NE to get to know my Uncle even better. He was a great Uncle and I love him very much. Never forget the time he let me drive his new red convertible as a new driver. I thought my Dad would blow a fuse being that he was in the car with me and Uncle Allen. Love you too! God Bless, Nancy Jones
Zachary Wotherspoon
June 20, 2011
I have nothing but the best memories of our time together! You keep me smiling every day. Love you grandpa.
Bob & Shirley Secord
June 20, 2011
Haven’t seen Allen for many years. Must say probably one of the warmest and most congenial men I have ever met. The man always had a good word for you and he was a pleasure to be around. That engaging smile and firm handshake was his trademark. Our condolences to the family.
Melissa Troutman (Wotherspoon)
June 19, 2011
I love you Grandpa, I can't believe you have moved on. I have nothing but the best memories to carry with me until we see each other again. Thanks for being the best.
Bill Fead
June 19, 2011
Thanks for your Military Service to Our Country.
Past Commander V.F.W.
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