Henry H. Wilson, Sr.

A memorial gathering for Henry Wilson Sr. will be held Saturday, September 21 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the Prairie Pioneer Center in Broken Bow, Nebraska.

Henry Hugh Wilson Sr., 68 years of age, of Bertrand, Nebraska, passed away on September 14, 2024, at his home in Bertrand. Henry was born on April 17, 1956, the fifth of seven children born to Charlie Kenith and Hazel Leona (Seward) Wilson. He received his education from Taft Union High School in California, where he graduated in 1974 and later received his bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma.

On April 22, 2011, Henry was united in marriage to Carole Lynn Slonina at the Phelps County Courthouse. Henry worked as a Truck Driver as an owner/operator for 30 years. Prior to that, Henry worked on oil rigs in California.

Henry enlisted in the United States Army on July 18, 1978, where he served until August 8, 1981. Henry loved to watch NASCAR and was particularly a fan of number 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his father prior, number 3 Dale Earnhardt Sr. He was also a big fan of the Oklahoma Sooner football team. Henry was a great bowler and participated in bowling league.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Janice Conwell, Charlie Wilson Jr., Ruby Wilson, and Emily Milliser.

He is survived by his wife; siblings: Pauline Rogers and Mary Rhoads; eight children: Nickona of Oklahoma, Tanya of Ohio, Nancy of Ohio, Henry (Hank) Jr. of California, Crystal of Broken Bow, Mary of Holdrege, Jaclyn of Bertrand, and Victoria of Bertrand; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorials in Henry's honor are suggested to the family for later designation.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com

The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege is in charge of the arrangements.