Gerald Follmer, Age 67

Gerald "Gary" Thomas Follmer, the son of Donald and Muriel (Troudt) Follmer, was born on August 31, 1947 in Nelson, Nebraska. He passed away on August 8, 2015 at Bryan West Hospital at Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 67 years, 11 months, 8 days.

Gary attended schools and graduated from Nelson High School, Nelson, Nebraska. On December 27, 1969, he was united in marriage to Shirley A. Jenkins in Bringhurst, Indiana; and to this union were born two children, Rodney and Tracy. Gary owned and operated Follmer Construction in Superior, Nebraska and worked all over the area. Gary and Shirley also owned and operated Gary's Cafe in Superior for 18 years. His greatest joys were spending time with his wife and family.

He was a member of the St. Joseph's Catholic Church.in Superior, the Nelson American Legion and the Knights of Columbus.

Preceding him in death were his father, Donald Thomas; brother, Craig; and niece, Corina Krieser.

Survivors include: his wife, Shirley of Superior, Nebraska; son, Rodney Follmer of Dallas, Texas; and daughter, Tracy Souchek and husband Ben of Lincoln, Nebraska; grandson, Blake Thomas Souchek of Lincoln, Nebraska; mother, Muriel Follmer of Nelson, Nebraska; 3 brothers, and 4 sisters, Dennis and wife Kathy of Davenport, Nebraska; Diane Krieser and husband Clark of Seward, Nebraska; Mike and wife Linda of Grand Island, Nebraska; Brenda Awsiukiewicz and husband Larry of Omaha, Nebraska; Gayle Follmer, Mark and wife Lyn of Lincoln, Nebraska; Shelley Kienow and husband Scott of Gretna, Nebraska; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Mass of Christian Burial: St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Superior, Nebraska

Time of Service: Friday, August 14, 2015 at 10:00 am

Clergy: Rev. Brad Zitek

Inurnment with Full Military Honors: Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nebraska

Rosary Service: Thursday, August 13th at 7:00 PM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church

In lieu of flowers memorials to be directed to Catholic Social Services

Book Signing Only: From 9:00 am-4:00 pm on Wednesday and 9:00 am4:00 pm on Thursday at the Megrue-Price Funeral Home

Funeral Home: Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 Phone 402-879-3900

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