Jerry C. Palmer, 82 of Tekamah, NE

Jerry C. Palmer

JERRY C. PALMER, 82 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska

Jerry Charles Palmer was born March 2, 1932 in Tekamah, Nebraska, to Lloyd and Alvera (Loftman) Palmer. He died Wednesday, March 5, 2014, in Omaha, Nebraska, surrounded by his family. His parents preceded him in death.

Jerry grew up on his family’s farm and attended rural grade school in Arizona Township. He graduated from Tekamah High School in 1950. After two years in the United States Army, he graduated in 1956 from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

On Nov. 14, 1954, Jerry married Jerris Ann Harmon in Ashland, NE. The couple had three daughters, Jayne Palmer of Omaha, Mindy Major (Barry) of Omaha and Sarah Frye (Dave) of Houston, TX.

Jerry was a farmer and hog producer with his brother Jack. He was active in East Central Pork Producers (past President), N.F.O. (past President) and Farmers Union

Ever active in the community, Jerry succeeded his father as a director on the Burt County Public Power Board, a position he held from 1968 to the time of his death. He also served on the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Board from 1991 through 2008. He was a lifelong, faithful and active member of the United Methodist Church of Tekamah. He and Jerris volunteered with the community food bank for 16 years.

Jerry never knew a stranger, always seeking to make new friendships while maintaining old ones. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jerris; three daughters and six grandchildren: Natasha Smith (Warren), Ryan Major (Samantha), Brett Major, Jamie Frye, Alex Frye and Andrew Keil; his brother Jack Palmer and his wife, Donna. He was a proud and devoted grandpa. The community, his friends and family will miss him greatly.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, March 8, 2014, 2:00 p.m., United Methodist Church in Tekamah.

MILITARY HONORS: VFW Bataan Post No. 3304, American Legion LaFrenz Post No. 15

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery at a later date

MEMORIAL GATHERING: Friday 6 – 8 p.m. with the family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah.

MEMORIALS: United Methodist Church, Tekamah

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