Obituary

Erle “Squirrel” Splain

April 26, 1950 - June 5, 2026

Erle “Squirrel” Splain, 76, of Lincoln passed away June 5, 2026. Born April 26, 1950, in Lincoln, NE to Virgil and Arlene (Link) Splain.

Squirrel served in the U. S. Army during Vietnam and Army National Guard and was a member of the VFW and DAV.  He was a truck driver for many years.

Family members include his wife, Fayetta; daughter Monica Babcock (Doug), Lincoln; son Andy Showen (Karen), Vancouver, WA; brothers Paul Splain, Thayer and Doug Splain (June), Argyle, TX; daughter-in-law Staci Wagner, Lincoln; granddaughters Trinity and Saylor Babcock, Haley Wagner (fiancé Nick Berte); nieces and nephews and special nephew Justin Splain (Laura), and brother-in-law Greg Strubbe. Preceded in death by his parents, sisters Yvonne Schreurs and SuAnn Strubbe, brother Dean, son Jerry Wagner.

Graveside service: 10:00 am Thursday, June 25, 2026, Wyuka Cemetery. 3600 O Street, Please meet at the “O” Street entrance.

Memorials to Disabled American Veterans.

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Wyuka Cemetery

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