Frankie Savage

Frankie Savage, 61, of North Platte, died at home on Thursday, October 17, 2019.

Frankie was born March 9, 1958, to Frank and Colleen Savage at North Platte where he grew up and attended school. Ever since he was young, Frankie had a passion for drag racing and that carried over to his love of NASCAR and being a huge Chevy fan.

He married Deanna Peck on April 28, 1979, and the couple continued living in North Platte. Frankie loved taking care of his yard and gardening. He also liked camping, traveling, cooking and eating wild game, and was a Husker football fan.

Frankie was a member of the Moose, Eagles, Lake Maloney Ski Club and the National Hot Rod Association.

He is survived by his mother, Colleen Savage, and the love of his life, Deanna Savage, both of North Platte; sisters, Carol (Larry) Hemenway, of Paxton and Connie (Bill Jr.) Thrash and Rhonda (Craig) Warnke, of North Platte; brothers-in-law and their spouses, Frank Jr. and Cheryl Peck, Steve Peck and Lorena Carpenter, and sisters-in-law and their spouses, Chris and Ron Richardson, Jeanna and Joe Koubek, and Tanya and Todd Gayman, all of North Platte; lifelong cousin and friend, Jim (Lori) Smith, of North Platte; his dog, Myia; as well as many other family members and friends.

Frankie was preceded in death by his father, Frank Savage; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank Sr. and Erla Peck; and nephew, Frankie Lloyd Peck.

Cremation was chosen. Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Monday, October 21, 2019, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Pastor Brett Hatheway officiating. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or prior to the service at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.