Gerald “Jerry” E. Beideck

Gerald “Jerry” E. Beideck

Dec. 20, 1928 - Oct. 17, 2020

McCOOK, Neb. — Gerald “Jerry” E. Beideck, age 91, of McCook, left his earthly home on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, and went to be with his Savior.

Jerry was born in McCook on Dec. 20, 1928, to Jacob and Marie (Brehm) Beideck. He graduated from McCook High School in 1947. Jerry married Barbara Jean Herman on June 25, 1950. Jerry had a lifelong career with the railroad.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Jean Beideck; sons, Steve Beideck (and wife, Gera) and Mark Beideck (and wife, Bodell); four grandchildren, Josh Beideck (and wife, Lisa), Jake Beideck, Ashley Curtis (and husband, Dustin) and Mick Beideck (and wife, Brooke); four great-grandchildren, Haley Beideck, Kyah Curtis, Lathan Curtis and Koral Beideck; and sister-in-law, Hope Strong. Great-granddaughter, Haley Beideck, was the joy of his life.

Graveside memorial services will be 2 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, at the Memorial Park Cemetery Columbarium in McCook.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the McCook Senior Center, P.O. Box 1059, McCook, NE 69001 or the Masonic Eastern Star Home for Children, 2415 North Main Street, Fremont, NE 68025.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign the online guestbook for the family.