Jim Guggenmos

Jim Guggenmos, 80, of Ogallala, died at Great Plains Health in North Platte on Saturday, February 16, 2019.

Jim was born May 4, 1938, to Michael and Avis Guggenmos at Sargent, Nebraska. He grew up in the greater Custer County area where he graduated from high school.
In 1957 Jim married Donna Smith at Broken Bow, they later divorced. He married Theresa Reitz on August 1, 1977, at Grant and they made their home in Ogallala where they were members of the Assembly of God Church.

Jim worked for Sargent Irrigation, driving back and forth to Grant for 20 years. He later worked for Alco in Ogallala until retiring.

When not working, Jim enjoyed working on cars, fishing, hunting, and trying his luck on scratch tickets. He also loved to watch old Westerns and eat.

He is survived by his children, Tom (Kathleen) Guggenmos, of North Platte, Kyle (Marlene) Guggenmos, of Oakdale, Tamma (Bill) Zulkowski, of Kearney, Twila Guggenmos, of Oakdale and Annette Kerber, of Norfolk; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, John Guggenmos, of Ogallala; sisters, Yvonne (Rick) Turner, of Gering and Vivien Peterson, of Arthur; and numerous other family members.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa; and parents, Michael and Avis.

Funeral Service will be 1 p.m. (CT) Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Parkview Community Church of the Nazarene in North Platte. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. (MT) in the Ogallala Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service at the church. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.