John Walter Williamson, one of two children of George S. and Beulah L. (Reeves) Williamson, was born January 25, 1949, in Falls City, Nebraska. John grew up on a farm near Humboldt, Nebraska, and attended school in Humboldt, graduating from Humboldt High School in 1968.
Linda Ann Rathbone, one of three children of Mortimer and Marjorie (Broady) Rathbone, was born October 14, 1948 in Tecumseh, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church near Johnson, Nebraska. Annie attended Graf rural school until it merged with Johnson and she graduated from Johnson High School in 1966.
Merry Pauline Bray, the daughter of Alex Frank and Maudie May (Edmonds) Michon, was born April 1, 1936, in Auburn, Nebraska. Merry attended rural Peru, Nebraska country schools then graduated from Auburn High School in 1954.
Dennis D. Gerdes was born January 29, 1928 to Harold Thomas and Laura (Behrends) Gerdes on the family farm near Auburn, Nebraska. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran (Stone) Church south of Auburn. He attended rural elementary school through the eighth grade, after which he worked the family farm.
Becky Lynn Nelson, one of three children of Russell and Margie (Gwathney) Nosler, was born April 30, 1958, in Brinkley, Arkansas. Becky grew up and attended school in Wheatley, Ark., graduating from Wheatley High School in 1976. Becky was very active in her high school. She served as president of her senior class, was a member of the Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America, FHA, science club, WHSPA, and a member of the basketball team. After high school, Becky attended Arkansas State University at Jonesboro on a full-ride scholarship to play basketball.
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