Gerald "Jerry" Ray Gangwish, 93

Sutton, NE, resident, Gerald “Jerry” Ray Gangwish, 93, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at his home in Sutton, NE. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 22, 2025, at the Clay Center Christian Church in Clay Center, NE, with Pastor Mary Scott officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m., Monday, at the Juniata Cemetery in Juniata, NE, with Pastor Arick Johanson officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with the family present from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., at Sutton Memorial Chapel in Sutton, NE. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Jerry was born September 29, 1932, on the family farm by Juniata. He was the 11th of 13 children born to Earl and Nellie Gangwish. Jerry and Dian Karr were married on December 25, 1952. They had 6 children together and were married for over 30 years. Later, Jerry married Marjorie Kunce on September 2, 2006. Jerry was a wonderful, loving father and husband who was loved by everyone that ever had the privilege of meeting him. Jerry played basketball and baseball in school, participated in 4H and milked cows on the family farm. He was a member of the Federated Church in Sutton. Jerry was the assistant manager at Shelton and Juniata Co-ops. Afterwards, he managed the Sutton Co-op for 26 years. He was inducted into the Cooperative Hall of Fame and honored for 50 years of service in Agriculture. He served on the board of CPI and volunteered as a fireman and EMT. Jerry was an avid golfer and a member of the Central Nebraska Seniors Golf Association. He was instrumental in getting a new golf course built in Sutton. Jerry enjoyed tennis, bowling, playing cards and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie, parents Earl and Nellie Gangwish, 7 brothers and 3 sisters, stepson Dave Kunce, and stepdaughter Cheryl Kunce. He is survived by his son Raymond (Peggy) Gangwish, daughter Patti (Mark) Krueger, daughter Nancy Domeier, daughter Peggy (Lyle) VonSpreckelsen, daughter Julie (Gerald) Benes, son James (Shanda) Gangwish, sisters Marilyn Stromer and Carolyn Cook, step-daughters Debbie (Bob) Ritonya and Linda (Mitch) Stoltenberg, step-son Dan Kince, 18 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren, 20 step-great-grandchildren, and 1 step-great-great-grandchild.

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Gerald "Jerry" Ray Gangwish, 93

September 29, 1932 - December 17, 2025