Jerald (Jerry) Billy Gaston of Fairbury, NE, died May 3, 2020 at JCH&L Gardenside Long Term
Care in Fairbury, NE, at the age of 83 years and 21 days. Jerry had called Gardenside his
home since May of 2016.
Jerry was born on April 12,1937 to Ivan and Helen (Strodtman) Gaston near Alexandria, NE.
He attended Alexandria High School, graduating in 1955. Jerry joined the Army in June of 1960
until he was discharged on May 30, 1966.
Jerry was baptized on April 11, 1965 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Daykin, NE.
Jerry started work at the Daykin Coop Elevator in 1966. He was married on October 15, 1966
to Ruth Eileen (Endorf) at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Daykin, NE with the Rev. Frank
Winter performing the ceremony. One daughter was born to them, Rachel.
Jerry retired from the Coop on April 30, 1999. After retirement Jerry enjoyed helping Rachel with
home projects and attending many softball games of Rachel’s. Later on he continued watching
both of his granddaughters play softball too.
Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; parents; brothers, Alvin and Marvin; sisters,
Nellie, Luetta and Betty.
He is survived by daughter, Rachel (Brett) Wentz of Fairbury, NE; granddaughters, Brittyn and
Logan Wentz; brother, Bob Gaston of Omaha, NE; sisters-in-laws, Lois Gaston of Grant, NE
and LouAnn Gaston of Omaha, NE; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Cremation has taken place and no service is scheduled at this time due to the current
pandemic.