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Leslie R. “Les” Wood

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[May 13, 2024]  LINCOLN - Leslie R. “Les” Wood, 73, of Lincoln passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.

Visitation:  Friday, May 17, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln

Service:  10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the funeral home

Funeral home: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln   

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Leslie R. “Les” Wood, 73, of Lincoln passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.

Les was born on July 28, 1950, in Lincoln, the son of Allen B. and Betty Jean (Deweese) Wood. He married Barbara Maltas on July 18, 1970, in Lincoln.

Les is survived by his wife, Barbara; his daughter, Lisa Dial; his son, Robert (Sherri Galvin) Wood; his granddaughter, Tiffany (Zach) Lee; his two great grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; ten step-great grandchildren; and his stepbrothers, Mark Hurley and Chuck Hurley.

Les was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Charles Wood; and one step grandchild.

Les worked at Lehn & Fink, The Logan County Sheriff's Department, Lincoln City Police, Lincoln Correctional Center, NAPA, Bill Sahs, Wood Wildlife Service, and worked with the Logan County Paramedic Association.

When Les wasn’t working, he could be found playing drums for several local bands, including the New Salem Country Opry and the Mason City Country Opry. He also loved spending time with his father and son going hunting and fishing. He proudly served his country in the National Guard of The United States.

Services for Les will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln. Visitation will be held the evening prior, Friday, May 17, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. also at the funeral home. Burial will follow the services at New Union Cemetery in Lincoln, where full military rites will be accorded.

Memorial donations may be made in Les’ name to his family.

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