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Memorial for Gerald J Bargstadt
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Born in Randolph, Nebraska on Sep. 9, 1933
Departed on Jul. 27, 2009 and resided in Randolph, NE.
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Thursday, Jul. 30, 2009
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Friday, Jul. 31, 2009
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Rose Hill Cemetery
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Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions.
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Gerald James Bargstadt, age 75 of Randolph, passed away peacefully with all his family at his side, on Monday July 27, 2009 at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk. He was born September 9, 1933 in Randolph the son of James and Freida (Bauer) Bargstadt, he was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church rural Hoskins. He graduated from Randolph High School in 1951 and entered the United States Army on October 30, 1953 serving to July 29, 1955 where he served for a year and half in Japan during the Korean War.
On November 15, 1956, Gerald married Patricia Lackas. They farmed south of Randolph and he was later employed at Great Dane in Wayne for 13 years, until he retired. During retirement he enjoyed helping his son at Randolph Farm Supply. Gerald was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Randolph and a past member of Alvin Kessler V.F.W. Post #5545 of Randolph.
Survivors include the 5 children born to this union, Julie and Paul Loberg of Randolph; Brad and Sherri Bargstadt of Randolph; Brian and Vicki Bargstadt of Randolph; Jackie and Tim Wolfe of Norfolk; Jeri and Mike Schmit of Randolph; 13 Grandchildren; 1 Sister Millie and Bob Dennis of Ora Valley, AZ; mother-in-law Erma Lackas of Randolph.
Gerald is preceded in death by his parents; wife Patricia in 1998; sister and brother-in-law Ed and Melva Broer.
Gerald enjoyed playing softball in his younger days, along with watching all his grandchildren's sports and activities. He loved to drive around the countryside and looking at the changing crops. The true farmer showing through.
Funeral Service Information
Funeral Services: St. John's Lutheran Church – Randolph, NE
Date: Friday July 31, 2009 – 10:30 A.M.
Interment: Rose Hill Cemetery – rural McLean, NE
Military Rites: Alvin Kessler V.F.W. Post #5545 and American Legion Post #113 of Randolph
Minister: Rev. Derrik Fallon
Visitation: 3 - 8 P.M. Thursday at Johnson Funeral Home – Randolph, NE
Music: Organist: Nikki Tunink; Soloist/Guitarist: George Bradley "Turn, Turn, Turn" Special Music "No"; Congregational Singing: "I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry" "On Eagles Wings" "How Great Thou Art"
Pallbearers: Ben Loberg Colin Schurman Nate Sims Doug Lienemann Dan Lienemann Larry Lienemann
Honorary Pallbearers: "All Gerald's Grandchildren"
Please call 402-337-0711 if you have questions.
If you would like to order flowers and avoid a wire charge call Randolph's local florists, they will take visa/mastercard or bill direct, (THIS WILL SAVE YOU AN EXTRA WIRE CHARGE, CHARGED BY THE NATIONAL FLOWER CENTERS) Randolph Florists are: Main Street Flowers Toll Free(800)648-0535 or locally 337-1004; Broadway Floral & Gifts 337-0311 or 360-1211;
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