Harlan Herrick, age 94, of North Platte, Nebraska died at Linden Court in North Platte on November 15, 2020.
Harlan was born to J. Lee and Mae Herrick on April 8, 1926, in Morefield, Nebraska, where he grew up. Harlan attended school in Stockville, Nebraska and after graduating from high school he joined the U.S. Army. He honorably served our country from 1944-46 then returned to Stockville and got married.
On December 6, 1947, Harlan married Shirley Floro and they made their home in Curtis, Nebraska before moving to North Platte, Nebraska in '56. The couple raised eight children and were married for over 60 years when Shirley passed away.
Over the years Harlan had a variety of jobs. He worked as a policeman, was a conductor on the Union Pacific Railroad, did fueler brush sales, worked for Old Home Bread, did construction and eventually opened Jerry's Donuts. Harlan also got his broker's license and sold real estate, working for Robert's Realty and Gateway Realty, then retired in 2011.
Harlan was an active member of the Berean Church. He enjoyed playing pool and helping the kids with their remodeling projects. Harlan was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Along with his wife, Shirley, Harlan was preceded in death by their daughter, Lori Dougherty; his parents, Lee and Mae; brothers, Art, Wilbur and Vincent Herrick; great-grandson, Michael Abbott; and great great-granddaughters, Lily and Jasmine Merksick.
Harlan leaves behind his children, Harlan Herrick, Daniel (Jacque) Herrick, Randy Herrick, Deborah (Robert) Bostwick and Cindy (Perry) Hall, all of North Platte, Nebraska, Donna (Mike) Coleman, of Hershey, Nebraska, and Sharon (David) Christensen, of Papillion, Nebraska; brothers, Lynn (Donna) Herrick, of Brady, Nebraska, and Ted Herrick and Norman (Betty) Herrick, of North Platte, Nebraska; as well as 15 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren and other family.
Services will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at the Berean Church in North Platte. Burial with military honors will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1-7 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com and for those unable to attend, the service will be recorded and posted to the website. Face coverings are strongly recommended for the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Maranatha Bible Camp or the Berean Church.