He was a 50-year member, and a worshipful master, of the Masonic Friendship Lodge 239 of Chapman. He received the Masonic Achievement Medallion from the Grand Island Lodge of Nebraska in January 2000. He was a also a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, and served n school boards for 28 years. Post No. 6, and a past member of the Farmers Home Administration Board and the Chapman COOP Elevator Board, serving as president. He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Eriksen.
Services are pending.
Solt Funeral Home of Central City is in charge of arrangements. More details will appear later. Services are pending with the Palmer Funeral Home in Fullerton. More details will appear later. The Rev. Jim Miller will officiate.