Wilkins, Earl

Born on June 22, 1888 in Geneva, Nebraska to William and Malina Wilkins
Died on April 7, 1977 in Geneva, Nebraska
Married in 1919 to Grace Walker Wilkins until her death in 1953, then Jessie Wilkins in 1957.
Parents of William, Hugh, Robert and Beth.
Attended grade school and high school in Geneva. graduating in 1905.
In 1908, Earl served as bookkeeper.
Worked in the Geneva State Bank from 1908 until his death in 1977.
Was mentored by Frank W. Sloan from 1911 to 1926.
In 1933, he was elected president of Geneva State Bank.
In 1951, he was elected president of the Nebraska Bankers Association.
In 1972, he created a $50,000 endowment fund to further the education of Fillmore County youth.
He created a $10,000 trust fund for the benefit of the Geneva Congregational Church.

He was an active supporter of the Geneva City Library.
He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge.
He was an early member of Rotary and the Chamber of Commerce.
He was a strong supporter of the Congregational Church, especially during the building of the church in 1926.