Thomas R. Dolan Jr., age 73, of North Platte, died May 30, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 22, 1947 in O'Neill, NE to Thomas Sr. and Phyllis (Horacek) Dolan. Tom graduated with the class of 1966 at St. Patrick's Catholic School. He then entered the U.S. Navy, serving in the submarine Corp during the Vietnam war.

Tom married Eileen Talbot on September 2, 1967 in North Platte. They returned to North Platte after his discharge and Tom went into business with his father selling real estate and doing auctions. The last 10 years of his career he was a conductor for UPRR.

Tom will always be remembered as being the center of his family. He coached baseball and softball for many years and his saying of "Rock and Fire" will not be forgotten. Tom loved to teach those around him, in skiing, playing pitch, and sports. He was a father and grandfather figure to many kids, some of his own, and many others that were not related. Tom was an Uber driver for the cheerleaders and always followed his children and grand children's activities. He was also proud of his family of auctioneers, his father, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, and his son, Tommy.

Survivors include his wife Eileen of North Platte; 3 children, Tina (Thomas) Cartwright of North Platte, Angie (Taylor) Setliff of Dallas, TX, and Tommy III (Amber) Dolan of Aurora, CO; siblings, Darlene Davis of Emmitt, Idaho, Patricia Weitzel of Wheatridge, CO, Daniel (Joyce) Dolan of Omaha, Jeannie (Gary) Elsen of Tulsa, OK, Judy Powell of North Platte, Doug (Kathy) Dolan of North Platte, Peggy (Jim) Conley of North Platte, Chrissy (Jerry) Conkel of Lincoln, and Sherry (Ben Tudor) Dolan of North Platte; grandchildren, Chantal Lang, Cruz (Brittney) Lang, Taylor Alexis Setliff, Darius Cartwright, Gabriella Setliff, Anica Dolan, Dolan Branch, Brooklyn Dolan, Michelle Cartwright, Zarek Branch, Zaleah Cartwright, Donovan Cartwright, Mason Tillford, Cole Tillford, and Ryker Tillford; and numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Bill; and nephew's Riley Dolan, Phillip Hunt, Roger Lee Schneider, Jeremy Powell.

Memorials may be directed to the North Platte Catholic School Endowment and to Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Online Condolences can be made at adamsswanson.com.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30 a.m. Friday June 4, 2021 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Christian wake services will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday June 3, 2021 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday from 12-5.  Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.