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Wilma Jean Stephenson Specht

Birth	:	11 Sep 1923 Seward, Seward County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	13 Apr 2016 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Seward Cemetery, Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9296989, -97.0986023
Plot	:	Addition: Moffitt, Row: 10, Space: 37
Description	:	Wilma Jean Specht was born on September 11, 1923, in Seward to Clifford Thomas and Florence Irene (Reynolds) Stephenson and passed away on April 13, 2016, in Lincoln at the age of 92 years, 7 months and 2 days. Wilma grew up in Seward where she attended school and graduated with the class of 1940. She later attended business school in Lincoln. After her education, Wilma returned to Seward where she worked at various places. She later met Verne Specht in Seward. After he enlisted into the U.S. Army and was stationed in California, Wilma went out... Read More	Wilma Jean Specht was born on September 11, 1923, in Seward to Clifford Thomas and Florence Irene (Reynolds) Stephenson and passed away on April 13, 2016, in Lincoln at the age of 92 years, 7 months and 2 days. Wilma grew up in Seward where she attended school and graduated with the class of 1940. She later attended business school in Lincoln. After her education, Wilma returned to Seward where she worked at various places. She later met Verne Specht in Seward. After he enlisted into the U.S. Army and was stationed in California, Wilma went out and they were married on July 12, 1942. He was later sent to New Guinea where he served during W.W.II. Wilma returned to her parent's farm near Tamora. After Verne's discharge the couple moved to Lincoln where he attended UNL and Wilma was a homemaker and mother to their son, Monte. The couple lived in numerous places around the country due to Verne's job and all the while Wilma cared for the house and their four children. In their retirement the couple moved back to Lincoln to be close to family and friends. Wilma enjoyed sewing, reading and taking the grandkids on camping trips across the U.S. She loved hosting family gatherings, especially at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, Cliff (March 11, 1992) and Florence (July 29, 2001); husband Verne (Feb. 11, 1998); brother, Clifford Irving Stephenson (1978); daughter, Barbara Specht ( Jan. 20, 2013); son-in-law, Richard DeWess (July 30, 2009). She is survived by: two sons, Monte Specht and wife Patricia, Allen Specht and wife Marjorie; daughter, Jane DeWess; grandchildren Michele Ackerman and husband Dave, Michael Specht, Robert Specht, Andrew Specht, Evie Roper, Nathan DeWess, Anna Chastain and husband Jeremy; great grandchildren, Sidney Ackerman, Gabriela and Josie Roper, Emma and Madelyn Chastain. Services on Monday, April 18, 2016, at Zabka Funeral Home. Graveside service and interment in Seward Cemetery. Obituary information from Zabka Funeral Home, Seward.

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Where is Wilma Jean Stephenson Specht's memorial?
Wilma Jean Stephenson Specht's memorial is located at: Seward Cemetery, Seward, Seward County, USA.
When did Wilma Jean Stephenson Specht death?
Wilma Jean Stephenson Specht death on 13 Apr 2016 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Wilma Jean Stephenson Specht's memorial?
Latitude: 40.9296989
Longitude: -97.0986023

Family Members:

Parent

Clifford Thomas Stephenson

(1902 - 1992)

Florence Irene Reynolds Stephenson

(1903 - 2001)

Spouse

Verne F. Specht

(1915 - 1998)

Siblings

Clifford Irving “Bud” Stephenson

(1926 - 1978)

Children

Monte E. Specht

(1944 - 2020)

Barbara S. Specht Mahan

(1949 - 2013)

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