Norman Emory Wickstrom, 76, of Oakland NE

Norman Emory Wickstrom was born to Norman and Dorothy (Miller) Wickstrom on October 6, 1939 in Oakland, Nebraska.  He passed away on Saturday, October 31st 2015 at his home in Oakland.

Emory grew up on a farm outside of Oakland, graduating from Oakland High School in 1957.  On January 22nd, 1960, he was married to VerLee Greenfield in Elk Point, South Dakota.  They lived in Oakland, where they raised their four children.

Emory was employed in West Point, Nebraska at Nielson Oil and Propane, at the Farmer’s Coop in Oakland, and by other area businesses.  He enjoyed ham radio, shooting, and motorcycling.

Emory was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Prudence (Myron) Nissen, and his beloved wife.

He is survived by his son, Nick (Suzie) Wickstrom, of Ann Arbor, MI; daughter, Linda (Joel) Williamsen, of Huntsville, AL; son, Tom (Michelle) Wickstrom, of Omaha, NE; son, Darin Wickstrom, of Lincoln, NE; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: Thursday, November 5, 2015, 1-3 pm with family receiving friends and a Prayer Services at 3 pm, all at Pelan Funeral Services Oakland.

BURIAL: Private family burial at a later date

MEMORIALS: To the family for designation at a later time.

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