Visitation:
4:00-7:00 pm on Friday, March 25, 2022 at
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln
Service:
10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at United
Methodist Church in Lincoln
Funeral home:
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln
Obituary
Will Austin Podbelsek, 27, of Lincoln
passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022.
Will was born on August 26, 1994 in Springfield, the
son of Dan and Ann (Long) Podbelsek.
Will is survived by his son, Paxton of Lincoln, his
parents, Dan and Ann Podbelsek of Lincoln, his two
sisters, Paige (Tommy) Mendenhall of Aurora and
Amanda (Jared) Maxheimer of Mt. Pulaski, his
grandparents Cecil and Pat Long of Pleasant Hill and
several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Will was preceded in death by his paternal
grandparents: Franklin and Noreta Podbelsek, his
uncle: Mark Tobias, and his aunt: Leslie Sank.
Will, or Pod, to his friends, will be remembered as
an amazing son, brother, father, and friend. He was
a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Lincoln and
was baptized at Mississippi Valley Christian Service
Camp. He was an avid athlete, all his life, playing
basketball, baseball, soccer, and track from
childhood through his degree at Monmouth College.
He was also creative and talented in many other
ways. Will taught himself to play guitar and enjoyed
writing and creating his own music. He loved
spending time on his grandparents’ farm in
Pittsfield and enjoying the outdoors, including
mushroom hunting, and riding the four-wheeler.
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Will was always a hard worker and was
a constant friendly face to all who knew him. He was
very involved in the family business and was always
willing to help anyone who asked. He received so
much joy from being able to spend time with his son.
Will will be remembered with love by everyone who
knew him.
Funeral services for Will are going to be held at
10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at United
Methodist Church in Lincoln, officiated by Pastor
Brad Curtis. Visitation will take place from
4:00-7:00 pm on Friday, March 25, 2022 at
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln.
Burial will follow the services at Richmond Grove
Cemetery in New Holland.
Memorial donations may be made to his mother Ann
Podbelsek for an account to be set up for Will’s son
Paxton, or donations may be given to Zion Lutheran
School Athletics, Lincoln Junior High Athletics or
to the Lincoln Community High School Athletics.
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