Gordon David Wurst, age 94 of York, NE, died Thursday, September 11, 2025 in York. He was born on March 18, 1931 to John and Elise (Kurzen) Wurst in rural Seward County, NE. He graduated from McCool Junction High School in 1949. On November 3, 1957 he was united in marriage to Lillian Louise Jacobsen in Bayard, NE.
Gordon proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1952-1954 overseas in Korea. He earned multiple service awards; United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
He was a long-time farmer in the York area, and raised registered black angus cattle with his brother Willie. Gordon attended New Heights Church, and also belonged to the VFW. Gordon enjoyed pheasant hunting and fishing. He was very proud of his family and always took interest in whatever they were doing.
He is survived by his wife Lillian, children Dave Wurst of Cozad, NE, Dan Wurst of Bradshaw, NE, Lillie Wurst and Beth Wurst, both of York, grandsons Michael (Sara) Wurst of Omaha, NE, and daughter Ava and a baby on the way, Jason (Haley) Wurst of Sutherland, NE, and children Tera, Corbin and Porter, sister Marie Carlson of Stromsburg, NE, many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Clarence, Herman, Frank, Richard, Willie, sisters Ruby Sheldon, Rose Brown, Eunice Rahorst, Lois Nicholson.
Private family services will be held. Gordon has been cremated; there will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.