Jerry L. Uehling
July 3, 2019 - July 27, 2016
Jerry L. Uehling age 73, of Hooper
Died Wednesday July 27, 2016 at his home.
Jerry L. Uehling was born July 3, 1943 in Hooper, Ne. to Elmer and Mildred Uehling. He graduated from Hooper High School in 1961. He worked at the grain elevator in Nickerson after graduation while still working on his family's farm north of Hooper. On April 17, 1964 he married Virginia "Ginny" Appel. They had two sons Timothy Shawn and Jim Joseph. In 1968, the Uehling family received the Ak-Sar-Ben Pioneer Family Award, recognizing Nebraska farm families who have consecutively held ownership of land in the same family for 100 years or more. Jerry's love for farming was a lifelong passion. He worked on his family's farm throughout his life.
Jerry served six years in the U.S. National Guard of Nebraska and received an honorable discharge on February 25, 1972. Jerry was a proud member of the American Legion achieving 29 years of continuous membership.
Never one to rest, Jerry worked at Hormel Meats for 37 years while still farming. He retired from Hormel in June of 2006, then started working for Taylor and Martin Auctioneers.
Jerry was a loving and dedicated grandfather who often drove to the Omaha area to watch his all his grandchildren's activities.
We will always remember Jerry for his willingness to lend a helpful hand whenever needed.
Jerry was preceded in death by parents Elmer and Mildred (Meyer) and special friend Mary Popken. He is survived by his two sons and their spouses Timothy and Kathleen of Elkhorn; Jim and Gina of Valley; grandchildren Joshua, Matthew, Jacob, Jaelyn and Zachary Uehling; former spouse Ginny.
Visitation will be Monday with family from 6pm to 8pm at Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel. The memorial service will be Tuesday 10:30am at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Scribner. Memorials may be directed to St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Scribner.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
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