Densel Wayne O’Dea, 91

Densel Wayne O’Dea was born on the family farm in rural Red Willow County, Nebraska, the second child of James W. and Louise M. (Nothnagel) O’Dea.

He passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. He was 91 years of age.

Densel graduated from Red Willow High School in 1949 and served in the United States Army from 1952-1954, spending 13 months in Korea, stationed in Pusan, now Busan. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, the United Nations Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.