- Date Of Birth: November 5, 1937
- Date Of Death: September 28, 2012
- State: Nebraska
Wilmer Wayne Gierhan passed away on September 28, 2012 in York, NE at the age of 74 years, 10 months and 23 days. He was born on November 5, 1937, in Gresham, NE to Otto and Esther (Schuknecht) Gierhan. He graduated from Gresham High School in 1955 and then began farming. On June 1, 1957, Wilmer was united in marriage to Susan Lynette Rogers in Utica, NE. He served as a volunteer fireman in Waco and was a former board member on the United Farmers Coop. Wilmer enjoyed working on antique cars and tractors. Wilmer was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Marvin Gierhan; sister, Rogene Kohtz; aunts and uncles. He is survived by his wife, Susan Lynette Gierhan; sons, Tim (Michelle) Gierhan, Waco, NE, Barry (Brenda) Gierhan, Utica, NE, Kevin (Renee) Gierhan, Utica, NE; daughter, Deborah Gierhan, North Platte, NE; grandchildren, Karley (Luis) Castro, Trenton Gierhan, Bronson Gierhan, Braylon Gierhan, Bryant Gierhan, Brooklyn Gierhan, Kendall Gierhan, Kyle Gierhan, McKenna Gierhan, Cooper Gierhan, great grandchild, Cohen Castro; brother and sister-in-law, Eldon and Dorean Gierhan, La Junta, CO; brother-in-law, Dennis and Sharon Kohtz, Waco, NE; sister-in-law, Francis Gierhan, Bangor, ME.
