Kelly B. “Kal-Kan” Tockey, age 62 of Hershey, Nebraska died October 31, 2020 at his home of 33 years in Hershey. He was born on October 12, 1958 at Grand Island, Nebraska to Thomas Paul Tockey and Eleanor Emily Harders. Kal-Kan grew up in the Grand Island area. His family moved to North Platte, Nebraska in 1973.
Kal-Kan met the love of his life and best friend, Miss Peggy Sue Burk. They began their journey in North Platte, Nebraska on March 31, 1979 and were soon blessed with a son, Bradley M. “Scooter” Tockey. Kelly’s first job was for Cricks Grocery Store in Grand Island, Nebraska at the age of 14 and later worked for Bob Stone Sanitation of North Platte and then he embarked on a 41 ½ year career as a fireman and oiler for the Union Pacific Rail Road. He retired October 15, 2018.
He was President of the ABATE of Nebraska and was a dedicated leader of the Road MC for 36 years. Kal-Kan always showed kindness and empathy for new people in his life. He never met a stanger and never needed anything from anyone, except a good friend, who quickly became family.
Kal-Kan is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Peggy Sue Tockey; parents, Thomas and Eleanor Tockey of Maxwell, Nebraska; brothers, Michael Tockey of Brady, Nebraska and Bradley Tockey of Maxwell, Nebraska; sisters, Deborah (Jeff) Simonton of North Platte, Nebraska and Kimberly Parrett and Amy Tockey of Maxwell, Nebraska; mother in law, Barbara Burk of North Platte; sister in laws, Teresa (Rick) Gier of Nampa, ID and Michelle (Ryan) Strickland of North Platte; and MANY aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; and all of his club brothers and friends. We cannot forget his beloved Rottweiler, Guenther.
He is preceded in death by his son, Bradley M. “Scooter”; grandparents; father in law, Robert S. Burk and brother in law, Daniel Parrett.
“He left a BIG Hole in the universe”
A Memorial Service will be 1:30 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the North Platte Berean Church with Pastor John Stone officiating. Visitation and Book signing will be Wednesday, November 4, 2020 from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte with family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. There will be a reception following the service at Unreel Events Center, 4684 W Highway 30, North Platte, Nebraska.
The service will be livestreamed via the Carpenter Memorial Chapel Facebook page for those unable to attend in person. Masks will be required. Services will be held following all current health directives regarding Covid-19. Memorials may be made to the family and designated at a later date. Online condolences and sharing of memories can be made at www.carpentermemorial.com.
Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.