Gerald Buhr

Gerald (Jerry) Dean Buhr passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings, NE at the age of 75.

Memorials are suggested to the family. Online condolences can be sent to www.apfelfuneralhome.com.

Memorial services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Apfel Funeral Home in Hastings. Burial of ashes will be in the Blue Valley Cemetery in Ayr, NE. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Apfel Funeral Home. 

He was born on August 26th 1949 to Walter and Lula Buhr in Hastings NE. He grew up on a farm near Pauline and graduated from Fairfield Highschool in 1967. After that he went on to “Trade School" and became a diesel mechanic. On June 26th, 1971, he married Patty Eckhardt. In the summer of 1977, they had a son who completed their family.

Jerry worked on John Deere tractors for 44 years until his retirement and was very involved in the farming community. 

Survivors include his son, Nathan Buhr and daughter-in-law Wendy, grandson Payden and granddaughter Brooklynn all of Hastings, NE.

Sisters: Linda (John) Carllson and Lois (Steve) Verbeck

Brother-in-Law: Jim Schroer

Sisters-in-Law: Marcy Haller and Mary (Bob) Lyberis

Many nieces, nephews, and friends who were like family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 47 years Patty, sister Lavon Schroer, sister-in-law Carol Eckhardt, brother-in-law Richard Haller, parents-in-law Walter and Pauline Eckhardt.

Memorials may be donated to The Adams Central FFA Chapter. The family will also be setting up a Memorial Scholarship to be awarded to a student going into diesel mechanics.