It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the sad loss of our brother Woodward Nelson Lungren, Jr.

Woodward Nelson Lungren, Jr., age 68, of Bosworth, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the Lee Summit Medical Center.  Nelson was born to Woodward and Waneta (Feese) Lungren on February 11, 1955, in Braymer.

Nelson lived in Stet and then Bosworth for his entire life.  He attended Stet High School prior to relocating to Bosworth.  He graduated from the Bosworth R-V High School.  In high school, Nelson enjoyed basketball and softball.

After graduation, Nelson worked in a variety of different jobs, i.e. helped farmers during harvest, helped move farm equipment to different locations.  He was a truck driver.  He set trusses on newly constructed buildings. He joined the Operations Engineering Local 101 where he operated heavy equipment i.e., cranes, boom truck, backhoe, bulldozer, road maintainer, etc.  He removed numerous loads of scrap metal to clean up both land and waterways.

Nelson is survived by one brother, Edward (Kathy) of Smithville, three sisters, Anna Jones (George) of Green Valley, AZ, Mary Stone (Ron), of Hollister, Marguerite Ogden (Rick) of Bolivar, brother-in-law, Norman Miller of Carrollton, Aunt Vitula Lungren, and Uncle Troy Feese, several nieces and nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.

Nelson was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and sister, Lina Miller.

Nelson was one of those very special people.  Strangers became instant friends, drawn to him for his interest in hearing their life stories.  Nelson obtained numerous articles from the Carrollton Library regarding his ancestors.  He spent hours at the Carrollton Library.

Nelson enjoyed tractor pulls, fishing for catfish, and was excited when he spotted a buck with a huge rack.

Nelson's greatest joy was being part of a small-town life.  He attended family reunions, fish fries, wild game dinners, church socials, county fairs.  He touched many hearts and earned the admiration of many people.  He will be dearly missed.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the Bethany Church of the Brethren or the Mt Olivet Cemetery.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street, P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with funeral services will be held on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 1:00 P.M., with services to follow at 2:00 P.M.  Pastor Jason Frazer to officiate.  Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, near Stet at a later date. Please remember to share your memories of Nelson with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.