Earl Leroy Workman 72, of Shenandoah, IA died on Friday, October 19, 2018, at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln, NE. Earl was born in Omaha, NE on July 19, 1946, to Earl and Ruth Workman. Earl spent most of his early years between Omaha, David City, and the Nebraska Panhandle.

Earl graduated high school in 1963 from David City High School and enlisted in the US Navy. Earl worked as an Aviation Storekeeper, Third Class and served aboard the USS Oriskany in Vietnam. Earl began a life of many careers utilizing his military experience and training to include: working for Caterpillar in Norfolk, NE and later relocating to Shenandoah, IA where he owned and operated Mr. Automotive, a parts store in Shenandoah, and later worked at Mt. Arbor Nursery. Earl decided to return to school where he obtained his Associates Degree in 1999. Earl worked until retirement at the Clarinda Correctional Center as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Earl had pride in his involvement with the Southwest Iowa Theatre where he participated in many performances. He enjoyed dancing, playing pool, golfing, cooking, animals, and had a love for the sunrise and sunsets from the naval ships on the ocean.

Earl is preceded in death by his parents Earl and Ruth Workman, two brothers James and PaulWorkman, and a sister Shirley Burch.

Earl is survived by brothers Kurt and Roy and sisters Alice and Jeannie; Marianne Straight-Workman a companion in marriage of Shenandoah, IA; his children Earl James Workman (Shelly) from Norfolk, NE, Jeffery Alan Patrick (Tara) from Scott Depot, WV; Stepchildren Marty Cason of Bay Point, CA, Kyle Workman and former wife Carrie Freeze of Lincoln, NE, Kraig Workman (Siri) of Lincoln, NE, Shannon Cason of Ankeny, IA, Mindy Collins (Ryan) of Sioux City, IA, Nichole Lensch (Tom) of Omaha, NE; grandchildren Cody Workman (Brittney) of Oakland, NE, Jordan Workman of Lyons, NE, Mandi, Hannah, Cody, Faith, Kelsi and Chloe of Scott Depot, WV, Taylor Cason of Bay Point, CA, Destini Youngblood (Shannon) of Lincolnton, NC, Colton Cason of Ankeny, IA, Tristan and Lincoln Collins of Sioux City, IA, Kinley and Jordyn Lensch of Omaha, NE, Skyler, Danica and Kolbe Workman of Lincoln, NE and Boston and Bode Workman of Lincoln, NE; great grandchildren Drae and Stryder Workman of Oakland, NE and Sutton Youngblood of Lincolnton, NC.

A Celebration of Life Visitation Service will be held on Monday, November 12, 2018 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home.

Memorials may be directed to the family.