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Garret Paul “Gary” Smedra

Birth	:	17 Dec 1939 Loup City, Sherman County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	21 Aug 2021 Loup City, Sherman County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Josaphats Cemetery, Loup City, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3022003, -98.9847031
Description	:	Gary Smedra, 81 of Loup City, NE died Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Rose Lane Home in Loup City. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at St. Josaphat's Catholic Church in Loup City. Father Richard Piontkowski will celebrate the Mass. Interment will follow Mass at Evergreen Cemetery in Loup City. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 24, at St. Josaphat's with a 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Rosary at St. Josaphat's. Gary P. Smedra was born December 17, 1939 in Loup City, the son of Ignac... Read More	Gary Smedra, 81 of Loup City, NE died Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Rose Lane Home in Loup City. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at St. Josaphat's Catholic Church in Loup City. Father Richard Piontkowski will celebrate the Mass. Interment will follow Mass at Evergreen Cemetery in Loup City. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 24, at St. Josaphat's with a 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Rosary at St. Josaphat's. Gary P. Smedra was born December 17, 1939 in Loup City, the son of Ignac and Thresa Smedra who were living on a farm near Arcadia. At the age of 3, Gary and his parents moved to the farm 8 miles south of Loup City where he lived the rest of his life. He attended the Wiggle Creek District 1 School through 8th grade, and graduated from Loup City High School in 1957. After graduation Gary worked construction and still helped on the farm. After the tragic death of his father in 1959, he came back to the family farm and farmed there for the remainder of his life. On February 23, 1963, he and Dorothy (Dotty) Tyma from Ashton were married. Gary was very proud of the four sons born to this union. During the 1970's and 1980's, Gary was the Stack Moving Man - hauling alfalfa stacks for farmers and ranchers throughout the area. Later, Gary and Dotty were blessed with 4 wonderful daughters-in-law, 5 grandchildren, and 58 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife, Dotty of Loup City, NE; sons and spouses Paul and Debra of Hickman, NE; Jim and Thao of Dallas, TX; Steven and Kathy of Lincoln, NE; Daniel and Heather of Lincoln, NE and grandchildren, Jason, Travis, Madi, Jacob, and Derek. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and infant sister.

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Where is Garret Paul “Gary” Smedra's memorial?
Garret Paul “Gary” Smedra's memorial is located at: Saint Josaphats Cemetery, Loup City, Sherman County, USA.
When did Garret Paul “Gary” Smedra death?
Garret Paul “Gary” Smedra death on 21 Aug 2021 in Loup City, Sherman County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Garret Paul “Gary” Smedra's memorial?
Latitude: 41.3022003
Longitude: -98.9847031

Family Members:

Parent

Ignac James Smedra

(1910 - 1959)

Thresa Marie Kusek Smedra

(1913 - 1992)

Siblings

Kathlene Marie Smedra

(1948 - 1948)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Josaphats Cemetery
Loup City, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3022003, -98.9847031

2. Evergreen Cemetery
Loup City, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2997017, -98.9852982

3. Sunny Slope Cemetery
Loup City, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2906000, -99.0267000

4. Cleoria Cemetery
Loup City, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2779000, -99.0893500

5. Balsora Cemetery
Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3782997, -99.0975037

6. Austin Cemetery
Rockville, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1880989, -98.8981018

7. Verdurette Cemetery
Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1697006, -98.9757996

8. Davis Creek Cemetery
Valley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4219017, -98.9052963

9. Saint Francis Cemetery
Ashton, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2438000, -98.7994000

10. Lone Elm Cemetery
Loup City, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2921982, -99.1864014

11. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Ashton, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2140000, -98.8142000

12. Arcadia Cemetery
Arcadia, Valley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4237000, -99.1167000

13. Gray Cemetery
Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2099991, -99.1567001

14. Pleasant Hill Friends Cemetery
Valley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4230800, -98.8377700

15. Dunkard Cemetery
Arcadia, Valley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4522000, -99.0769000

16. Union Cemetery
Ashton, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2214012, -98.7855988

17. Litchfield Cemetery
Litchfield, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1543999, -99.1283035

18. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797012, -98.7328033

19. Salem Evangelical Church Cemetery
Ord, Valley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4902992, -98.9244003

20. Lewis Burial Plat
Litchfield, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1383000, -99.1484000

21. Lee Park Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4025002, -99.2307968

22. Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery
Hazard, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0913000, -99.0052000

23. Lee Park Catholic Cemetery
Westerville, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4091988, -99.2311020

24. Dannevirke Cemetery
Dannevirke, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3227997, -98.6986008