Died Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Hillcrest-Firethorn in Lincoln.
Jerry was born August 3, 1942 in Columbus, Nebraska to Joseph and Eleanor 'Zach' Thomas. He was raised in Platte Center and graduated from Platte Center High School. After his schooling he served in the United States Marine Corps. He returned to Columbus and served as the manager for Cook's Paint Store. Jerry met Jan Divis, they married in 1967, they spent 23 years married and spent 31 years as close friends. Jerry began a long career with the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier in Fremont, which lasted from 1969 until he retired in 1998. In his retirement years he enjoyed taking road trips, especially to Denver and Kansas City to spend time with family. He also spent a lot of time studying his family genealogy. He loved to spend time doing research and reading online. He also really loved cars.
Survivors:
Children - Cindy (Rick) Murcek of Shawnee, KS
Jim (Ashley) Thomas of Denver, CO.
Jeff Thomas of Denver, CO.
Grandchildren - Logan, Grant and Kaylin Murcek
Sisters - JoAnn Morgan of Fremont
Leona (David) Feiner of Mitchell, SD.
Carolyn (Bud) Lichtenfeld of Columbus
Brothers - Al (Judy) Thomas of York
Bill (Rose Marie) Thomas of Detroit, MI.
Ed (Connie) Thomas
Dave (Connie) Thomas
Joe Thomas
Dan Thomas
Rick (Kathy) Thomas all of Columbus
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents.
The memorial service will be 1:00pm, Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Rev. Joseph A. Miksch of St. Isidore Catholic Church will officiate. Burial with Military Honors by the Fremont Honor Guard will follow in Memorial Cemetery. There is no visitation. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
The Livestream of the service will begin at 1pm.
online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
To watch a recording of the service please use the following link:
https://youtu.be/OW1QqnMy7R4
Condolences(7)
William Thomas
Macomb, MI Friday, August 27, 2021 To the family of Gerald (Jerry) E. Thomas (my wonderful brother). I was deeply saddened to hear of my brother Jerry's passing. He had gone through so much suffering. My most sincere condolences go out to each of you during this most difficult time. I will be with you in spirit today at the service. I pray that the Good Lord send you comfort and and blessings now and always.Michael Kluver
Fremont, NE Thursday, August 26, 2021 So sorry for your loss. Jerry was a kind and very friendly individual. He will be missed.DAN BURESH
PLATTLE CENTER, NE Thursday, August 26, 2021 OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE THOMAS FAMILY, ANOTHER ANGEL IN HEAVEN .REST IN PEACE COUSIN.Curtis Pawl
Indianland, SC Tuesday, August 24, 2021 I worked with Jerry for ten years at the Fremont Post Office. Jerry was a good man and a excellent mail Carrier. My sympathy to his family.jill I Bell
Omaha, NE Tuesday, August 24, 2021 Our deepest sympathies are sent from the entire family. The Thomas family is in our prayers and thoughts.Dave, Jill, Delaney and allyse
Leona Feiner
Mitchell, SD Monday, August 23, 2021 Jerry my wonderful brother, I will miss you so very much. I love you so very much. I can't believe you are gone forever. How can this be true? I don't want to believe it. Eternal rest with Mom, Dad and all our loved ones already in heaven. You will be forever in our hearts and never forgotten. Truly we love you. I hope you can get a nice car to drive around in heaven, as I know you loved those cars and trips! You always came to our family gatherings and shared laughs and stories! I miss you and can't believe you will not be coming any longer, but our hearts will always include you. Good by my dear brother Jerry. Eternal rest.JoAnn Morgan
FREMONT, NE Monday, August 23, 2021 Oh my dear brother. We loved you into Heaven. Eternal rest grant unto you.