Adrian George Texley

Adrian G. Texley, 87, of Albion, NE passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Grand Island Regional Medical  Center, Grand Island, NE.

Public visitation will be 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Levander Funeral Home in Albion, NE. A private family funeral service will be Monday, March 14, 2022 with Vicar Elizabeth Goering officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Adrian George Texley, son of George and Anna (Olnes) Texley, was born on September 19, 1934 at a doctor's house in Bradish, NE. Adrian was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church (now Immanual-Zion South Branch). He attended country schools and graduated from Newman Grove High School in 1952. Following his high school graduation Adrian began a career of farming.

On January 3, 1957, Adrian was inducted into the United States Army. He served honorably until his discharge from active duty on October 15, 1958. Following his military service Adrian resumed farming. On February 23, 1963, Adrian was united in marriage to JoAnn (Krumland) Kronen at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Omaha. The couple then made their home on the family farm.

Throughout his life Adrian enjoyed collecting vintage cars. In his 40's Adrian decided that he wanted to learn to fly. He earned his private pilot's license and enjoyed flying his Cessna 175. From time to time, he would fly family and friends to various airshows. Although he was not able to attend church in his later years, Adrian was a devout Christian and enjoyed Sunday morning services on television.

Adrian is survived by his wife JoAnn Texley of Albion, NE; children: Paul (Beth) Texley of Cedar Falls, IA; Bob (Shelly) Kronen of Albion, NE; Kathy Kronen and family friend Martha Padilla of Minneapolis, MN; daughter-in-law: Tami Texley of Albion, NE; six grandchildren: Andrew Texley; Glenn, Timothy, and Megan Texley; Cori Kronen; Britnie Curshner; and three great-grandchildren: Aria, Ayden, and Brynley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons: Darrell Texley; Tom Kronen; and two sisters: Lucille (Milton) Cederlind; and Norma Jean in infancy.