Born: Bloomfield, Nebraska
4/15/1931 - 4/9/2024
Edwin Erwin Strickland left us on April 9th, 2024 at the age of 93.
To honor Ed’s memory we are holding a celebration of life on April 27, 2024. Location: American Legion Millard Post 374 at 13913 S. St Omaha 1:00 pm-4pm. We ask you to come celebrate his amazing life.
Ed joined the military under the 3rd Armored division of the US Army. He then settled down and married Shirley Strickland. He was an amazing father to 7 beautiful children. His love for music had him playing in the band called The Country Rebels who he formed with best friend Jack McCoy. He had many talents; he was able to sing and play guitar, banjo and harmonica to name a few.
Later in life he spent his older years with his daughter, Carrie and Tom Stuart. Enjoying cowboy movies and husker football. The Kansas City Chiefs being his favorite pro team.
Preceded in death : Wife, Shirley Strickland; Children, David, Eddie, Ronnie, Chuck and Ramona
Survived by : Daughter, Carrie and Tom Stuart of Omaha, Daughter, Amy Strickland of Portland and many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
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