Howard L. Wilkinson, 85, of Crab Orchard, passed away Oct. 14, 2015 at Belle Terrace in Tecumseh, NE. He was born to Dean and Irene (Tegtmeier) Wilkinson on Oct. 30, 1929. Retired farmer and Johnson County Commissioner.

Survivors:  wife, Helen (Clutter) of Crab Orchard, children, Vicky Little (Junior) of Crab Orchard, Julie Reiman (Wayne) of Lewistown, MT, Kathy Wilkinson (Bill Harrington) of Billings, MT, Casey Wilkinson (Marilyn) of Africa and Jay Wilkinson (Brenda) of Walton, 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, brother, Larry Wilkinson and wife Corrine of Beatrice, sister-in-law, Shirley Wilkinson of Lincoln, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother, Margaret Wilkinson, brothers, Martin and David and an infant brother and sister-in-law, June Wilkinson.

Memorial services will be held at the United Methodist Church in Tecumseh, at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2015 with Rev. Rob Clark officiating. Visitation will be at the Wherry Mortuary in Tecumseh, Nebraska, Friday, October 16, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. Graveside services will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, in the Crab Orchard Cemetery, Crab Orchard, Nebraska. Memorials may go to the family’s choice. Online condolences may be left @ www.wherrymortuary.com.