Jay Harold Bossert, age 70, of North Platte, died May 23, 2025 at the Birch in Sutherland. He was born on June 15, 1954 in Lemmon, SD to Christ and Helen (Brenner) Bossert.
Jay graduated from Isabell High School and then went on to attend Rapid City Community College where he earned a business degree. Shortly after, Jay married his first wife Brenda Krumm and to this union, 3 children were born: Michael, Joseph, and Brandi.
Jay had begun a career of over the road trucking and traveling across the country. During his travels he met Connie Savage and would often make time to see her on his routes through Western Nebraska. On September 7, 1985 Jay and Connie were united in marriage at the Methodist church in Chadron. To this union 4 children were born: Tammy, Traci, Teri and Travis. After building a family, Jay and Connie started ranching in 1985. They made their home in Lisco for many years where he had worked for Batt Land and Cattle. Jay was also a volunteer fire fighter, ambulance driver, and served as a member of the Sherriff's Posse. Jay was proud of his German heritage and had a passion for the German food he grew up on.
He loved the cowboy life and his passion was ranching. He loved cattle, horses, pickup trucks and his family. Jay enjoyed old westerns and was a huge fan of John Wayne. It became a family tradition to attend the local rodeos in Bridgeport every year. Jay wore his cowboy boots until he could no longer put them on. Jay was a true cowboy at heart; a loving husband, father, and friend.
Survivors include his wife Connie of Sutherland; 6 children: Joseph Bossert of Worthington, MN, Brandi (Bo) Jackson of Arizona, Tammy (Trevor) Miller of Bayard, NE, Traci (Dave Kennedy) Bossert of Kearney, Teri (Brad) Williams of North Platte, and Travis Bossert of Paxton; grandchildren, Linkin Bossert, Logan Bossert, Reign Miller, Skylar Miller, Bryce Bossert, Whitney Bossert, Halsey Bossert, Rylie Williams, and Jaxon Williams; a great grandchild, Maevyn Harris; 2 brothers, Don Bossert of Aberdean, SD, and Jim Bossert of Colome, SD; a daughter-in-law, Carrie Bossert of Worthington, MN; and numerous other family members and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Michael; a sister, Judy; and a brother Harvey.
Memorials may be directed in his name. Online condolences and live stream of the service will be at www.adamsswanson.com.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 PM, Friday May 30, 2025, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Baldwin officiating. Register book signing will be 12 PM - 5 PM on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is entrusted with arrangements.