Alan Thomas Wiles

ALAN THOMAS WILES 1940 – 2018 Alan “Al” Thomas Wiles age 78 of Plattsmouth, NE passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE. He was born on January 1, 1940 to Chester Linville and Emma Lucile (Albert) Wiles in Omaha. Alan was raised on his family’s farm and he attended school in Plattsmouth. He graduated from Plattsmouth High School with the class of 1957. After graduating high school, he attended Huron College in Huron, SD on a football scholarship. Alan met his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Jean Annette Marler and they were later married on August 21, 1960 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Plattsmouth. Alan and Jean made their home and raised their children in Plattsmouth. He attended and graduated from Omaha University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and he was certified in robotics. He worked as farmer for the majority of life, but he also worked at the Vicker’s Corporation in Omaha for thirty eight years. Alan was a lifelong member of Liberty United Methodist Church in Mynard and had served on various offices in the church. Al was also a member of P.A.C.K., Optimist Club, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Plattsmouth Rotary, Plattsmouth Band Parents, P.T.A., Nebraska Tractor’s Association, and Toastmasters Club. Alan served on the Plattsmouth School Board for sixteen years, serving as president for four years. Alan was very active in the community with Cub Scouts, Webelos, Boy Scouts, baseball, football, and numerous other organizations. He was a diehard Husker fan attending countless home games and away games. He was also a member of the Husker Touchdown Club, Home Run Club, Rebounders Club, University of Nebraska Foundation, and the Chancellors Club. He is survived by his wife of 58 years: Jean Wiles of Plattsmouth, NE; three sons: Jeff Wiles and wife Vicki of Plattsmouth, NE; Roger Wiles of Mynard, NE; Craig Wiles and wife Kerry of Papillion, NE; six grandchildren: Nicole Wiles, Natalie Wiles, Nolan Wiles, Mekhi Odjidja, Jennifer Colgrove, and Alec Wiles; three great grandchildren: Josh, Julia, and Jolie Colgrove; two brothers in law: Don Freeburg of Plattsmouth, NE; Larry Marler and wife Noveta of Omaha, AR; three sisters in law: Charlotte Lawrence and husband Phil of Fisher, IL; Claudia Lagerstrom and husband Bob of Olathe, KS; Billie Jo Gruber and husband George of Paola, KS; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his son: Alan Chester Wiles, parents: Chester and Lucile Wiles, and his sister: Janice (Wiles) Freeburg. Visitations will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 P.M. with family greeting relatives and friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Liberty United Methodist Church at 13114 Cook St., Plattsmouth (Mynard), NE. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at the Plattsmouth High School. Al’s family requests that you please wear your Husker attire (No Ties). Pastor Belinda Davidson will be officiating, Pam Osthus as vocalist, and Edith McCaw as pianist. The Pallbearers will be Dr. Tad Freeburg, Tim Freeburg, Sam Hardy, Dennis Heim, Bob Dzuris, Randy Schroeder, and David Sharp. The Honorary Pallbearers will be Don Freeburg, Kenny Dasher, Lenny Grauf, Duane Hobscheidt, Larry Lapel, Cecil McKnight, Carl Ofe, Carey Rohlfs, Don Schuler, Don Stuebe, and Steve Tandy. His Final Resting Place will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Plattsmouth. The family suggests Memorials to Liberty United Methodist Church in Mynard or the Plattsmouth Education Association for the Jeff Wiles Leadership Fund. Services are entrusted to Roby Funeral Home, 346 Ave. A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048. (402) 296-3123 robyfuneralhome.com

Alan Thomas Wiles

January 1, 1940 - July 5, 2018