Dec 29, 2021

Michael John Wall, 71

Posted Dec 29, 2021 7:19 PM

Michael John Wall, 71, passed away December 14, 2021. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. Mike grew up in Greenwood and later moved to Alliance. He moved to Wahoo October 31,2021.

Michael is survived by Bob Wall, Jr., Mary (Bill) Jeppson, Al (Deb) Wall, Pat (Mike) Correa, Fran (Mike) Marymee, Marlene (Harry) Forney, Sam (Tara) Wall, Ron (Lori) Wall, Don (Shelly) Wall, Jerry Wall, Helen Strode, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. Wall, Sr., Lila F. (Bauers) Wall, sister Lila Josephine DeRaad, infant brother and sister Allen William Wall and Theresa Ann Wall, and brother-in-law Randy Strode.

In 1970, Michael graduated from Ashland Greenwood High School and that same year joined the US Air Force until 1974. He worked at National Crane from 1979-2003. After retirement, Michael was a seasonal employee at Yellowstone National Park as well as a custodian at Alliance Public School.

Michael was a huge member of the community.  For 18 years, he volunteered at the Greenwood Fire and Rescue Department.  He was a member of the Village of Greenwood Board of Trustees for 8 years, 2 years as Chairman, and 3 years Planning Commission.  Michael was a past President and Financial Secretary at United Steel Workers of America Local Union #8612 Waverly. He was apart of Sr. Knights of the Alter, St. Joseph Catholic Church in Greenwood, Nebraska. Past Chairman Case County Democrats, past member of State Central Committee Nebraska Democrats, and Omaha Area Advisory Council United Steelworkers of America. Appointed two terms to Nebraska Judicial Review Board by Governors, Ben Nelson and Mike Johanns.  Michael was a volunteer at Cass County Election Board Worker on election days and he helped with the American Red Cross for 4 years.

In his free time, he enjoyed photography, reading, camping, movies, traveling, cooking, and computers.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at St Mary's Catholic Church, 1625 Adams St, Ashland, NE 68003.

Visitation will be held 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, January 10, 2022, with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. at St Mary's Catholic Church, Ashland, Nebraska.