Gerald Joseph Jindra
May 30, 1935 - October 9, 2019
Gerald was born on May 30, 1935 to Frank and Mary (Crha) Jindra in Dwight, Nebraska. He grew up in the Dwight area and attended school at Butler County. The family moved to Central City in 1944 and Gerald graduated from Central City High School in 1954. He worked for Wesley Anderson and then entered the United States Army in 1958 serving in Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1960 and returned to Central City to farm with his father and brother Francis. Gerald retired in 1997 to care for his brother Francis. Gerald was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He volunteered at Litzenberg Long Term Care where he won local and National Volunteer Awards. He traveled to New Orleans for the National Award. He contributed to many community organizations and co-chaired the Hospital drive. Gerald enjoyed gardening, puzzles, antiquing, collecting ball caps and tractors. He made tractors out of old sewing machines. Gerald especially enjoyed attending live auctions. He is survived by one sister- Dorothy Bogus of Farwell, NE; one brother- Joseph Jindra of Tacoma, WA; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother- Francis; brother in law- David Bogus; sister in law- Bonnie Jindra; and special friend- Thelma Herman.
Gerald was born on May 30, 1935 to Frank and Mary (Crha) Jindra in Dwight, Nebraska. He grew up in the Dwight area and attended school at Butler County. The family moved to Central City in 1944 and Gerald graduated from Central City High... View Obituary & Service Information