Obituary

William Cary, Jr.

July 19, 1926 - February 7, 2011

William Cary, Jr., 84, Lincoln, died Monday (2-7-11). Born (7-19-26) in Stanton, Nebraska to Willie Lee and Evalyn Hannah (Stiefvater) Cary. Retired Administrative Management for A.O. Smith Corp., 27 years; Manager of Human Resources for Quantum Chemical Co., 11 years. WWII Naval Air Corps Veteran. Graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University 1949; Masters Degree in Psychology from Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana 1950. Continuous member: American Legion Post #242, Winside, NE; Chamber of Commerce, Clinton, IA. Served in a variety of civic organizations and educational organizations through the years in many cities. Loved to travel with wife worldwide. An avid golfer, and reader and also a follower of current events.

Family members include daughter: Linda C. Haehnle; son: Thomas W. Cary, both of Aurora, CO; sister: Norma Jean Koch, Santa Cruz, CA; sister-in-law: Lucille Fatino, Kansas City, MO; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, wife Audrey, sister Arlene (Fiene).

A Private Family Service will be held at at later date.

Memorials to the American Cancer Society, 5733 S. 34th, Suite 500, Lincoln, Nebraska 68516 or Capital Humane Society, 2330 Park Blvd., Lincoln, Nebraska 68502.

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