Died Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair.
Owen was born December 29, 1936 in Falls City, Nebraska to Samuel and Martha 'Roesch' Picton. He was raised in Falls City and graduated from Falls City High School. After high school he attended Midland Lutheran College. He met Dianne Schrader at Midland and they married May 26, 1963 in Bloomfield, Nebraska. Owen worked for Mutual of Omaha and after retiring he supported his wife, Rev. Dianne Picton as she served several churches in the area until she passed away in 2002. Owen married Lila Jenkins in 2004 and she passed away in 2013. Owen had a curious mind and lifelong interest in technology and science. He also enjoyed traveling, traversing the world, and meeting new people. Most of all, Owen loved being with his family.
Survivors:
Sons - David (Cindy) Picton of Blair
Stephen (Kelly) Picton of Brookfield, IL.
Grandchildren - Zachary, Anna, Martha, Kathryn and Paul Picton
Sisters - Mary Syre' of Council Bluffs
Dorothy (Allan) Tubach of Omaha
Brother-in-law - Dennis (Peggy) Schrader
Lila's children - Corey (Sarah) Jenkins and Suzanne Jenkins
Owen was preceded in death by his wives Rev. Dianne and Rev. Lila.
The funeral will be 10am, Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Christ Lutheran Church in Blair. Visitation will be Saturday, one hour before the service at church. Burial will be in the St. John's County Line Cemetery north of Scribner.
Memorials are suggested to Christ Lutheran Church in Blair.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(3)
Glenda Long
Omaha, NE Thursday, December 25, 2025 Our deepest sympathy to your family. We knew Owen from when Pastor Dianne was at St John's. She would visit my Mother(Laverne Hasebroock) and did her funeral in 2001. God's blessings of peace to all of you. Glenda & Oral LongJohn and Julie Proksel
Blair, NE Tuesday, December 23, 2025 David, Stevan and families. We’re so sorry to hear of the great loss of your dad. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.Janis K Poppe
Scribner, NE Monday, December 22, 2025 David, Stephen and families, I am sorry for your loss. Owen was a very dear friend and will be missed by so many who knew him. My sympathy to all of you. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help with the burial. With love, Janis