Hastings resident, Lawrence A, Wahl, 85, of 531 South Lexington, died Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at the Nebraska Heart Institute, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Services will be Saturday, June 4, 2005; 10:30 at Butler-Volland Chapel with Rev. Dr. Lee Wigert officiating. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, Nebraska.
Mr. Wahl was born March 13, 1920 in Atlanta, Nebraska to August & Freida (Schmidt) Wahl. He attended Rock Falls Schools. He married Leona L. Drahim on May 4, 1941 and they celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on May 4, 2005. He worked for the City of Hastings first in the Gas Department and later for the Street & Alley Department, retiring on June 2, 1986. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Eagles #592 and was a doorman there for 18 years.
Mr. Wahl was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Clarence.
Survivors include,
Wife: Leona Wahl - Hastings, NE
Daughters& Sons-in-law: Jean & Fred Haseloh - Harvard, NE
Bonnie & Rich Gibson - Hastings, NE
Son & Daughter-in-law: Robert Sr, & June Wahl - Hastings, NE
Grandchildren & Spouses: 10 Dale Haseloh & Kim
Janet & Dennis Hachtel
Dean & Linda Haseloh
Mike & Julie Simmons
Robert, Jr. & Rachel Wahl
Jason Wahl & Rochelle
Justin Wahl & Danielle
Randy & Lori Gibson
Fred Gibson
Jim & Dewi Gibson
Great Grandchildren: Skylar Garret Thea Wahl
Michelle Hachtel Kylie Haseloh
Dacia Hughes Johnna Gibson
Hayden Gibson Nate Gibson
Abby Gibson Luke Gibson
Sister & Brother-in-law: Viola & Delbert Bruce - Hastings, NE
Memorial may be given to Family's Choice or Grace United Methodist Family Life Center or Mary Lanning Hospice.
VISITATION: Fri. 5-3-05; 1pm-9pm
Sat. 5-4-05; 9am until service time