Jerry Carl Higgins

JERRY CARL HIGGINS 1929 – 2023 Jerry Carl Higgins age 93 of Plattsmouth, NE passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Bailey Pointe Assisted Living at Plattsmouth. He was born on August 21, 1929 to Charles Calvin Higgins and Florence (Heikes) Higgins in Beatrice, NE. Jerry was raised and schooled in Beatrice and he graduated from Beatrice High School with the class of 1947. Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and he proudly served his country for four years during the Korean Conflict from 1950 until 1954. After serving his country, Jerry worked as a carpenter. Jerry met the love of his life Myrna Faye Nelson and they later married on December 4, 1955 at Zion Church Parsonage in Newman Grove. Their wedding was scheduled for December 3rd, but due to a blizzard Jerry was stranded at Myrna’s parent’s farm and Myrna was stranded at the church. Myrna’s mother Ida, called the WJAG Radio Station and announced the wedding would be at 3:00 P.M., Sunday, December 4. Believe it or not, Jerry heard about his wedding date change over the radio! Myrna and Jerry made their home in Plattsmouth. Jerry worked as a carpenter until 1960 when he started working at Sack Lumber in Beatrice. He later worked at lumber yards in David City, NE, Ashland, NE, and then Jerry worked as the manager at the lumber yard in Plattsmouth. In 1978, Jerry and Myrna bought the hardware store in Plattsmouth and they opened Higgins Hardware on February 14, 1978. When the sales and administration offices were phased out at Allied Chemical, Myrna began working full time as the co-owner, office manager, and bookkeeper at their hardware store. Jerry and Myrna enjoyed square dancing, they loved motor boating on many lakes in Arkansas and Nebraska. Jerry loved to water ski. Jerry was a member of First United Methodist Church, Plattsmouth Masonic Lodge #6 A.F. and A.M., he was honorary member of the Plattsmouth Rotary Club for over fifty years, and Jerry was King of the Kass Kounty King Korn Karnival in 2000. He is survived by his sister: Marjorie Penner and husband Harvey of Loveland, CO; brother: Charles Higgins of Beatrice, NE; sister-in-law: Marilyn Higgins of Beatrice, NE; brother-in-law: Myron Nelson and wife Betty of Newman Grove, NE; eight nieces and nephews: Linda Totsch and husband Ron of Wilmington, NC; Gail Barnard and wife Diane of Beatrice, NE; Michael Barnard and wife Lori of Iuka, MI; Greg Schmidt and wife Cathy of Lincoln, NE; Jana Tanner and husband Jerry of Lincoln, NE; Susan Tomalino and husband Roy of Loveland, CO; Rebecca Skandalaris and husband George of Highland, MI; and Mike Russell of Beatrice, NE; and numerous cousins and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents: Charles and Florence Higgins, his wife: Myrna Higgins, two sisters: Joan Barnard and Doris Thorp, his brother: Ronald Higgins, two sisters-in-law: Verneal Higgins and Vonnie Higgins, three brothers-in-law: Johnny Barnard, Lyle Schmidt, and Joe Thorp; his nephew: Scott Higgins, and his niece: Kathy Russell. Visitations will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Roby Funeral Home in Plattsmouth. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M., on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at First United Methodist Church in Plattsmouth with Pastor Lee Wigert officiating. The Pallbearers will be Ron Totsch, Gale Barnard, Michael Barnard, Greg Schmidt, Jerry Tanner, Roy Tomalino, George Skandalaris, and Mike Russell. A Graveside Service will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, July 22, 2021 at Hope Cemetery in Newman Grove, NE. The family suggests Memorials to First United Methodist Church. Services are entrusted to Roby Funeral Home, 346 Ave. A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048. (402) 296-3123 robyfuneralhome.com.

Jerry Carl Higgins

August 21, 1929 - July 18, 2023