Vance K. Wilkinson, age 67 of Rural Chapman, NE went to be with Jesus on October 29, 2017 with his wife by his side.

He has chosen cremation and a family and friends committal service will be held in the Oakdale, NE cemetery at a later date.

At his request no visitation will take place. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date.Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Condolences and sharing of memories may be made at www.livson.com.

Vance was born on October 14, 1950 on a farm near Elgin Ne, to Irl and Irma Wilkinson.

He was the second youngest of 5 children. He was raised in Elgin, NE. and graduated in 1968 from Elgin High school. Shortly after his graduation he married Lindy Heitmeyer and to this union 2 children were born Heather and Tyler.

Vance married Lorretta (Lorri) Wilkinson on January 3, 1983 and they remained married until his passing.

Vance was a Christian man. He loved his Lord and especially his family and friends. He owned his own semi and was leased to Midwest PMS of Bradshaw, NE and also Sunrise Express of Grand Island. He loved to travel and treasured the friends he met and worked with along the way. He enjoyed cars and always had a project in the garage.

Vance is survived by his wife, Loretta (Lorri) Wilkinson; his children, Heather (Brian) Suckstorf of Meadow Grove, NE, and Tyler (Barb) Wilkinson of Norfolk, NE; 5 grandchildren, Nathan Suckstorf, Matthew Suckstorf, Aaron Suckstorf, Harley Quinn Wilkinson, Nathaniel Wilkinson; brothers, Dale Wilkinson, Ron Wilkinson, Lynn Wilkinson; and sister, Rose Ann Cool.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Irl and Irma Wilkinson; and a grandson Jason Wilkinson.