WILBUR F. FARRENS was born May 1, 1921, in Decatur, Nebraska, to Bryan and Ella (Deman) Farrens . He passed away November 26, 2007 at the Golden Living Center in Tekamah, Nebraska, at the age of 86 years.

Wilbur graduated from Decatur HighSchool in 1938.

On July 29, 1941, Wilbur and Alyce Don Austin were married in Tekamah, Nebraska. They lived on the farm southwest of Decatur until 1967, when they moved into Decatur. Wilbur's many occupations included farming, manager of a creamery, bartender, pool hall operator, county surveyor, fuel delivery, fertilizer applicator, owner and trainer of race horses and a seed corn dealer.

Wilbur enjoyed playing cards, especially pitch, with friends and family. One of his favorite things to do was go to the races at Park Jefferson and AKSARBEN. He also enjoyed bowling. He took great pleasure in being with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 63 years, Alyce Don; infant son: Max Robert; brother: Harlan Farrens ; sons-in-law: Ray Carlson and Robert Siemonsma.

Survivors include his daughters: Sue  Carlson of Tekamah, Nebraska, Kay Siemonsma of Keystone, South Dakota; son and daughter-in-law: Mick and Kathy Farrens of Omaha, Nebraska; nine grandchildren: Jeff Carlson and his wife, Andrea, Michael Carlson and his wife, Cherie, all of Omaha, Rick Siemonsma and his wife, Mary, of Keystone, South Dakota; Dale Siemonsma and his wife, Jill, of Rockerville, South Dakota, Doug Siemonsma and his wife, Jenny, of Willis, Texas, Matt Siemonsma and his wife, Alayna, of Rapid City, South Dakota, Tanya Becker and her husband, Pat, of  Omaha, Bryan Farrens and his wife, Erin, of Maple Grove, Minnesota, Scott Farrens and his wife, Trista, of Omaha; fourteen great grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law: Joan and John Siemonsma  of Decatur; sisters-in-law: Almeda Hurlocker of Blair, Nebraska, Hazel Farrens of Lincoln, Nebraska; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends and loving relatives.

FUNERAL MASS: Friday, November 30, 2007 at 10:30 a.m., at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Decatur, Nebraska.

VISITATION: Thursday 1 - 8 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah. Visitation will also be held Friday at the church one hour prior to the service.

BURIAL: Hillcrest Cemetery, Decatur, Nebraska.

MEMORIALS: Decatur Fire and Rescue and Sears Center for Seniors and Wellness.

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