Neil Thomas “Hutch” Hutchens

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Jan. 1, 1958 - Jan. 5, 2023

WILSONVILLE, Neb. — Neil Thomas “Hutch” Hutchens, age 65, of Wilsonville, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at the CHI Bergan Mercy Hospital, Omaha, Neb.

He was born Jan. 1, 1958, to Harry T. and Viva B. (Ankenman) Hutchens at McCook, Neb. He grew up on the family farm south of Hendley, Neb., and later settled in a small country home near Wilsonville. He attended grade school in Hendley and graduated from high school in Arapahoe, Neb.

For over 20 years, he worked for Ag Valley Coop as a truckdriver, or as he called it, “a Petroleum Relocation Specialist,” hauling fuel to many area service stations. In his life, he centered his interests and beliefs in God; his best friend and four-legged co-pilot, dog “Bear”; his work; his friends, family, cars, car guys and car deals.

Neil is survived by his mother, Viva Hutchens of Baldwin City, Kan.; brother, Patrick and his wife, Lana Hutchens of Eudora, Kan.; nephew, Johnathon and his wife, Jennifer (Searcy) Hutchens of Smithville, Mo.; niece, Jacqueline and her husband, Ryan Hoobler of Gardner, Kan.; uncle, Lyle Hutchens of Hendley; uncle, Jim Hutchens of Norton, Kan.; aunt, Goldie Wentling of Sioux Falls, S.D.; uncle, Doyle and aunt Linda Ankenman of Nampa, Idaho; aunt, Lois Payton of Boise, Idaho and aunt, Violet Alexander of Boise. He is also survived by many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harry.

There will be no viewing or visitation as cremation was chosen. Memorial services will be Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the Faith Community Church in Beaver City, Neb., with Pastor Keith Theobald officiating. A private family inurnment is at the Hendley (Lynden) Cemetery in Hendley.

Garey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences and personal reflections for the family can be left at gareyfuneralhome.com

The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Central Nebraska Humane Society or to the animal shelter of your choice in his name.