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David Wilton Obituary

David L. Wilton

Oct. 30, 1958 - Feb. 15, 2024

David L. Wilton, 65, of Grand Island, died Thursday, February 15, 2024.

Services will be at 10:30 AM Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Reverend Adam Snoberger will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand Island Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at All Faiths Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to either Trinity Lutheran Church, Trinity Lutheran School or Heartland Lutheran High School.

David was born on October 30, 1958 in Superior, NE the son of Ralph and Esther (Wortman) Wilton. He grew up on a farm near Superior attending Beaverville Country School. He graduated from Superior High School Class of 1977.

David was baptized and confirmed at Centennial Lutheran Church in Superior. He is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Grand Island serving as an usher/greeter. He enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, hiking in the mountains and traveling across the country. He loved time spent with family especially his great-nieces and nephews.

Survivors include his brothers: Richard (Donna) Wilton of Hastings and Larry Wilton of Grand Island; three nieces; two nephews; great-nieces and nephews; two aunts: Delores Fullerton and Evelyn Wortman; and other family members.

He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Duane and Alan Wilton and an infant sister.

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Published by The Grand Island Independent on Feb. 17, 2024.

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GINGER ARVIZO

February 17, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

GINGER ARVIZO

February 17, 2024

I WORKED WITH DAVID AT ANDERSON FORD. ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE FRIENDLY NEVER ANYTHING BAD TO SAY ABOUT ANY ONE. YOUR SMILE WAS CONTAGIOUS. HE LEFT PEOPLE WITH A SMILE. GOD BLESS YOU AND PUT A GOOD WORD ABOUT ME IN HEAVEN. YOU ARE TRULEY AN ANGEL

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