Gary L. Weldon

Gary L. Weldon, 74, of Lincoln, NE, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023, at his home in Lincoln, NE.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 30, 2023, at the United Methodist Church, St. Edward, NE with Pastor Mick Goc officiating. Military Rites will be conducted by Crosier American Legion Post #226 of St. Edward, NE; Army Funeral Honor Guard, and American Legion Riders.  Inurnment will be at a later date. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the church.

Gary Lee Weldon, son of William E. and Zella May (Iverson) Weldon, was born on February 12, 1948, at St. Edward, NE. Gary was baptized at the Methodist Church in St. Edward, NE. Gary attended St. Edward Highschool and graduated with the class of 1966. After graduation Gary served in Army during the Vietnam war in the 596 ^th Maintenance Company from 1968 to 1970.

On June 27, 1969, Gary was united in marriage to Marilyn Tiedtke in Battle Creek, NE. The two made their home in Battle Creek, NE, Amarillo, TX and Newman Grove, NE. He later married Jill Taylor on June 26, 2006, and the two lived in Lincoln, NE. Gary worked for Lindsay Manufacturing doing maintenance from 1972 to 1992.

Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing and just loving life. He was always finding something to fix. Most people called him Grizzley, Uncle Gary, Boogieman, but Robin and Andy got to call him dad. He loved his children and being Pop Pop to his grandchildren.

Gary is survived by his ex-wife: Marilyn Weldon of Norfolk, NE, children: Robin (Brad) Wagoner of Columbus, NE; Andy (Jamie) Weldon of Norfolk, NE; six grandchildren: Nicole Wagoner; Christina "Nina" Wagoner all of Columbus, NE; Haley Wagoner of Lincoln, NE; Jacob Wagoner of Seward, NE; Collin Burton of Blair, NE; Cody Weldon of Norfolk, NE;  as well as many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents William E. and Zella May (Iverson) Weldon; wife: Jill Weldon; birth father: Norbert Voichoskie; half-brothers: Ronald D. Weldon and Creighton Steiner.