James H. 'Jim' Holmstedt, age 71, of Sutherland, Nebraska passed away at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska on June 27, 2021.
Jim was born to Clarence and Irene (Daigh) Holmstedt on February 5,
1950, in North Platte. He grew up in Sutherland where he graduated from high school in 1968. Jim then joined the U.S. Navy in December and
served until his honorable discharge in '72.
Jim eventually returned to Sutherland and hired on with the Union
Pacific Railroad, working as a signalman for 32 years until retiring.
He married Patricia Combs in 1972 and they divorced a few years later.
In 1984, Jim married Thelma Layton and they were together until her death in 2008.
Jim remarried Patricia in January 2009 and they made their home together in Sutherland. He was a life member of the VFW and Military Order of the Cooties.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Irene Holmstedt.
Jim is survived by his wife, Patricia, of Sutherland, NE; sisters, Linda
Holmstedt of North Platte, NE and Lorna (Calvin) Johannes of Iowa; his
children, James Gloe, Duane Holmstedt, Curtis Holmstedt and Kelly
Holmstedt; as well as other family.
Cremation was chosen and graveside services with military honors
will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2021 in the Riverview Cemetery.
The guest book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore in North Platte, NE is in charge of arrangements.