Gerald Smith

Gerald Wilber Smith, 73, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died November 30, 2010 in Gothenburg, NE.

He was born November 29, 1937 in Ontario, Oregon, son of J. Elton and Edith (Rettig) Smith.

He grew up in Eastern Oregon and attended schools in Durkee and Brogan and graduated from Ontario High.

Jerry served his country in the Army from Dec. 1960 to Nov. 1962.

Jerry married Judith Miller, March 1964 in Reno NV. Jerry and Judy lived and worked on a ranch in Oregon. They moved to Nebraska in 1972 where Jerry operated a Well Service for almost 25 years. Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and horses.

Surviving are wife, Judy Smith of Gothenburg, NE; son, Brad Smith of Citrus Heights, CA; son, Rick (Julie) Smith of Kearney, NE; daughter-in-law Bev Smith of Hampton, NE; grandson, Ethan, granddaughter, Courtney, brother, Jim Smith of Anchorage, AK, brother, Rod (Bobbi) Smith of Eugene, OR; and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Gerald was preceded in death by son, David Smith, his parents and grandparents.