Jerry L. Schwede

July 30, 1942 - December 6, 2020

NORFOLK -- Memorial service for Jerry L. Schwede, 78, of Norfolk will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk with Rev. Randy Rasmussen officiating. Inurnment will be at the Prospect Hill Cemetery, Norfolk. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 9, at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel. Face masks are required for the funeral and visitation. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post 16, V.F.W. Post 1644, and the United States Army Honors Guard, and the Nebraska American Legion Riders. Jerry passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at his residence in Norfolk. Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk is in charge of the arrangements. Jerry was born on July 30, 1942 at the family farm, rural Hoskins to Harry and Mable (Bernhardt) Schwede. Jerry attended grade school at District #3, rural Hoskins until the 8th grade. He then went to Hoskins High School for two years before attending and graduating from Winside High School in 1960. He later attended Northeast Community College. Jerry served in the United States Army from April 15, 1964 to April 14, 1966. He married Beverly (Newman) on January 14, 1967 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Norfolk. After Jerry and Beverly were married, Jerry worked for the Nebraska Department of Roads. He then worked for Crocker Claims in Harlan, IA. The couple later moved back to Hoskins in 1973 where Jerry worked at the Norfolk Veterans Home until 2000. He then worked part time for over ten years at the City of Norfolk Parks Department. Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, watching football, enjoying ice cream and having friendly arguments. He was a member of the Norfolk American Legion and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Norfolk. Survivors include spouse Beverly Schwede of Norfolk, daughter Kathy (Eric) Sanders of Hoskins, son Tony (Jenny) Schwede of Hoskins, five grandchildren Rilye and Seth Sanders, Ellie, Taylor and Chris Schwede, and brother- in-law Tom Newman of Winside. He was preceded in death by parents Harry and Mable, brother Darrel and two brothers in law Gary Newman and Dennis Newman. Honorary casket bearers will be Jim Falk, Steve Falk, Roger Langenberg, Bill Langenberg, Gale Gubbels, Richard Krause, and Gene Acklie. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.