Jerry Engleman, age 78 of North Platte, passed away April 16, 2014.

Jerry was born on July 28, 1935 to Christina Engleman in Bayard, NE.  He lived in Minitare, NE with his aunt Betty Fry until moving to North Platte to live with his grandparents.  He attended North Platte Public School and later earned his GED while in the Navy.  In 1954 he enlisted in the US Navy and served for 24 years, traveling the world.  He retired in 1978 as a Senior Chief.  In 1960 Jerry married Tamako "Tammy" Dewa in Japan.  To this union 2 children were born, Christina and Fredrick.  In 1980 Jerry returned to North Platte to be close to his family.  He worked for North Platte Public Schools in the maintenance department and doing electrical work.  The school approached him about running the janitorial department and he formed Blue and Gold Cleaning Services Inc.  He completely retired from work in 1998.  Jerry was a member of the Prairie Lake Boat Club, serving as president for a number of years, and a member of the Fleet Reserve Assoc. (F.R.A.)  He enjoyed boating, fishing, garage sales, and being with his family at the Lake Maloney cabin.  He was an avid Husker fan and also enjoyed going to Cody Park for ice cream and watching the animals, playing Yahtzee, Farkle, pitch and cribbage. He will be remembered as a caring family man.  "Go Navy!"

Jerry is survived by his daughter Christina (Gary) Suhr of Hershey, NE and son Fredrick (Kelli) Engleman of Leigh, NE; two brothers Nick (Linda) Pappas of Lincoln, NE, Paul Pappas of California; sister Stella (Steve) Miles of Ohio; 4 grandchildren April Whisler of North Platte, NE, Gregory (Danielle) Suhr of Colorado Springs, CO, Michael Engleman of Stapleton, NE, Crystal (Nick) Seng of Callaway, NE; 3 great grandchildren Rylie and Kalib Whisler of North Platte, NE and Paxton Suhr of Colorado Springs, CO; and numerous other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother Christina; brother and sister-in-law Godfrey "Scotty" and Del Engleman; aunts Betty Fry, Helen Stearns, Mary Sauer and Katherine Thompson; and cousins Richard Thompson, and Bill and Gay Cronkrite.

Memorials are suggested to the Callahan Cancer Center and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com .  Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday April 21, 2014 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Smith presiding.  Burial will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with full military honors.  Visitation will be from noon until 6:00 p.m. Saturday and 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Sunday.  Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.