Earl LeRoy Summers was born the son of Guy and Blanche (Wigent) Summers on July 14, 1939, in Ainsworth. He passed away suddenly at home on Aug. 16, 2012.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 42 years, Naomi J (Vian) Summers; brother, Waldo Summers; sister, Rachael (Summers) Kennedy.
He is survived by four sons, Leroy E., of Texas, James D., of Omaha, Christopher T. (Lisa), of Omaha, William J. (Paula), of Whitewood, S.D.; and his daughter, Linda S. (Don) Anderson, of Wichita, Kan.; 12 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22, at United Church of Christ in Thedford. His funeral will follow at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22, at United Church of Christ in Thedford. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Diabetes Association and Cancer Society .