Kenneth S. Wurl, 87, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. Kenneth was born on December 19, 1927 to Otto and Bertha Wurl in Elm Creek, NE. His family moved to Brady Island. He attended a county school and then went to Maxwell School where he graduated in 1945.
Kenneth began working in the Car Department of the Union Pacific Railroad in 1945. He continued working for 42 years. He retired as a General Car Foreman on December 31, 1987.
On July 17, 1949 Kenneth married his loving wife Lola Binegar. The couple lived in North Platte where they raised their 3 daughters in North Platte. They were united in marriage for 65 years until Lola’s passing.
Kenneth loved his family and would do anything in the world for them. He was known as a hard-working, honest, fair man on the railroad. He loved his job and the people he worked with. He enjoyed walking at the Mall and then going for coffee with his buddies. He will be greatly missed.
Kenneth is survived by his daughters, Sandra (Gary) Yanken of North Platte, Cathy (Larry) Lausten of Austin, TX, and Tammy (Lance) Michaels of North Platte; Brother; Gene (Bonnie) Wurl of North Platte; His grandchildren and great grandchildren, Scott Von Behren of Lincoln, NE, Greg (Heather) and Alex Von Behren of Rockville, MD, Heidi (Dan), Josh, and Kaeleigh Ertz of Omaha, NE, Sunnie (Jason), Evyn and Gavin Fox of Austin, TX, Brooke (Justin), Tate, Ella, and Jacoby Janas of North Platte, Shelly (Eric), Brylie, and Kylan Wiedel of Austin, TX, Setera (E.J.) Gannon and Kenzie Michaels of Omaha, NE, Shay Doyle and Karli Lausten of Austin, TX, Jaedyn Michaels of North Platte, NE, Jacob and Morgan Lausten of Lincoln, NE; as well as numerous other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
A memorial has been established in his name, and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 28, 2015 at the North Platte Berean Church with Jason Davis officiating. Burial will follow at the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be noon until 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.