Nicholas Eugene Legas, 68 of North Platte, departed this life on Monday, June 8, 2020. He was born July 16, 1951, in North Platte, NE to Esther (Carland) and Nicholas Legas.

He attended North Platte High School and graduated with the class of 1969. After a brief college career, he moved to Colorado and then to Fletcher, Oklahoma with his family, where he became a bridge foreman for the county. Later he returned to North Platte and had his third son. He met and married his current wife Dawn, on July 15, 2000. Nick and Dawn were blessed with a son.

Nick worked for Rich Watson and Bob Spady, as parts manager for several years, then worked for South Central Auto Sales. After leaving South Central, he went to work for Ryan Sellers, at Sellers Sales Pawn Shop, working here at the time of his passing.

Nick was most proud of his children and love them deeply. Nick is preceded in death by his grandparents, especially his beloved grandmother, Lydia Amanda (Tappen) Carland, who helped raise him, his parents, two brothers, Donnie and Jerry, and a great-grandson.

He is survived by his wife, Dawn, son's Nick (Heather) Legas, Fletcher, Ok, Matt (Sarah) Legas, Lovettsville, VA, Kevin Legas and Trey Legas of North Platte, two step-son's; Casey and Tyson (Vanessa) Roy of North Platte, 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, brothers; George Legas and Chris (Bobbie) Legas all of North Platte and Jimmy Legas, Fullerton, NE, sisters; Rose Schrotberger of North Platte, Clara Legas of Fullerton, NE, plus many other family members and friends.

Funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Adams Swanson Funeral Home with the Reverend Harold Rea officiating. B urial will be at North Platte Cemetery.  Visitation will be noon – 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be live-streamed on Adams and Swanson Funeral Home, Facebook page. Online condolences may be shared at www.admasswanson.com.

Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is assisting family with arrangements.