Lynn Douglas

L ynn D ouglas, 83, passed away at home with loving family by his side on October 29, 2024, following a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born in the family sod house near Northport, NE, on October 29, 1941, to Charles and Ina Douglas.  He attended school in Northport and Bridgeport, then enlisted into the U.S. Army in April 1959.  During his time in the service, he was stationed in Germany for 30 months then honorably discharged in April 1962.

Lynn returned to Nebraska and went to work for Missouri Valley Construction and the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant in Grand Island.  In 1971, he hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad in North Platte and worked 30 years in the Car Department, until retiring in 2002.  He made many lifelong friends during his time at the railroad.

On April 22, 1967, Lynn was united in marriage to Rosemary Bykerk at St. Mary's Cathedral in Grand Island.  They moved to Sutherland in 1971, where they raised their five children and were members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  Lynn was a volunteer on the Sutherland Fire Department for many years.

In his free time, he enjoyed many outdoor hobbies.  He found true enjoyment camping with Rose, while stoking a good campfire.  He loved to fish, especially for walleye out of the boat and walking the canal for rainbow trout.  Hunting turkey in the spring was another passion and spending time in the duck blind each fall with family and friends was extra special.   When not outdoors, Lynn spent time on countless wood working projects for family and friends.  His miniature horse drawn wagons and clocks were his specialties.  He especially looked forward to having coffee in his wood working shed with all his buddies.

Lynn was a true Husker fan through and through, with his go-to line when they needed some inspiration…."Come on Huskers!".  Spending time with family, especially his grandkids and great-grandkids, was close to his heart.  Lynn may best be remembered as being "a great person" as expressed by all his family and friends, young and old.  He will be sorely missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his parents; twin sister, Lynda (Gerald) Halcott, and sisters, Audrey (Scott) Copley, Shirley (Garland) Burnette, JoAnn (Ray) Hutchinson and Gloria Jean (Albert) McKnight; brother, John Sherlock Jr.; and sister-in-law, Beverley Douglas.

Lynn leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Rosemary; children, Don Douglas and Dale (Rhonda) Douglas of Sidney, Darrell (Rebecca) Douglas of Seymour, TN, Melanie (Dustin) Stewart of Sutherland, and Misty (Bernie) Mascarenaz of Lincoln; 13 grandchildren, Dylan, Colby (Grace), Brant (Haylie), Kegan (Aysha), Logan (Morgan), Makenna, Trey, Kirsten (Gabe), Alexandria, Katelynn (Rob), Allison (Jonathan), Emma and Faith; 9 great-grandkids, Jace, Leah, Baker, Briggs, Berkley, Marlee, Patrick, Bennett and Oaklynn; his brother, Glenn Douglas of Bridgeport; as well as several in-laws, nieces, nephews and other family.

Rosary service is 8 p.m., Thursday, October 31, and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, November 1, both at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sutherland.  Burial with military honors will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Visitation is prior to services at the church. Memorials are suggested to the church. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.  Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.