Gerald Lee "Jerry" Beck

Gerald Lee “Jerry” Beck, 69, of Central City, died at his home on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Funeral services are to be held on Monday, August 15, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Community Bible Church in Central City with Pastor Dale Janzen officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 14th from 5-7 p.m. at the church. Interment will be held at the Bureau Cemetery near Pierce Chapel in rural Clarks. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.soltwagnerfuneral.com. Jerry was born on September 28, 1952 to Roger and Mildred (John) Beck in Central City. Jerry grew up in the Clarks area until moving to O’Neill in the late 60’s then returned to Central City, where he graduated from Central City High School in 1971. Following his graduation he joined the Nebraska National Guard, and did his basic training in Fort Knox, TN. He served the National Guard until 1975. He then attended Hastings Community College, until returning to Central City where he farmed and raised cattle. On January of 1972, Jerry was united in marriage to Deb Deichman, and to that union they had three children; Jason, Jenni, and Joshua. On February 25, 1989, Jerry was then united in marriage to Linda Kisling in Lincoln, from that union they had three children; Katie, Casey, and Carrie. When picking out their wedding date, Jerry said “It has to be before calving season or after harvest!” Jerry loved his work, and remained working until his health no longer allowed. He embraced the cowboy lifestyle, and especially enjoyed his horses, and going to horse shows while growing up. While he was young, he was very active in 4-H, and was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to coon hunt with his hounds, and when his sons got old enough he took them pheasant and rabbit hunting quite often. You could always find Jerry at Pump N Pantry in the morning with Casey, enjoying his coffee with his friends discussing the “days plans”. His greatest love was getting to spend time with his family. Jerry was baptized and confirmed at the Methodist Church, until later becoming a member of the Community Bible Church in Central City. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 33 years; Linda of Central City, his children; Jason Beck of Utica, Jenni Hinkle of Palmer, Joshua (Sweeyee) Beck of Lincoln, Katie (Alex) Batenhorst of Gretna, Casey Beck of Central City, and Carrie (Ryan) Paup of Grand Island, his siblings; John Beck of Broomfield, CO, and Charlene Beck of Arvada, CO, his in-laws; Gene (Jody) Kisling of Plymouth, his uncle; Deryel (Paula) Beck of Clarks, aunt; Rose Irvine of St. Paul, his many cousins and dear friends, and his 9 grandchildren (and one on the way); Jazmine (Jacob) Dagel, Jayle Hinkle and fiancée Julie, Justiss Hinkle, Jakoeby Catlett, Zoe Beck, Emma Batenhorst, Madeline Beck, and Ryker and Carson Paup. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one grandchild; Isaac Beck.

Gerald Lee "Jerry" Beck

September 28, 1952 - August 9, 2022