Jerry Gordon Poland

1952 - 2025

Jerry Gordon Poland, 73, of Sargent, Neb., passed away Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, on Pamela's birthday. After a long battle with cancer, they are dancing together again.

Jerry was born Feb. 9, 1952, at home in Sargent to Gean and Mary (Johnson) Poland.

Jerry was united in marriage to Pamela Genn Jan. 6, 1976. To this union three children were born - John Mason, Debra and Joe.

Jerry was raised on the Poland Ranch until he was three years old, when the family moved into Sargent, where Jerry lived the rest of his life.

Jerry was a member of the Sargent High School State Championship basketball team and graduated from Sargent High School in 1970.

Jerry went on to college on a Basketball Scholarship to Hastings College, where he played while studying Auto Body.

During college, he worked for Louie Ropers at Louie's Body Shop, and after graduating from college, he returned to work for Louie for the next 24 years.

Jerry opened his own body shop "Jerry's Body Shop" from 1996 to 2022.

Jerry was also a police officer for the city of Sargent from 1985 to 1999. While doing his auto body job, he also worked for the Sargent Public Schools as a bus route driver and activity bus driver from 2011 to 2025. Jerry also owned a wrecker service as well working his other jobs.

Jerry enjoyed driving around town with his yorkies.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Gean and Mary; wife Pamela Poland; son John Mason; infant brother; sister-in-law MarySue Poland; mother and stepfather-in-law Darlene and Gaylon Nelson; and father-in-law Bill Genn.

Jerry is survived by daughter Debra (Mike) Nekuda of North Platte; son Joe (Tanya) Poland of Kearney; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and brother Marvin Poland of Belle Fourche, S.D.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Aug. 28, at 11 a.m. at the Sargent Community Center.

Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Lunch to follow at the Sargent Community Center.

Memorials are suggested to the Sargent American Legion Auxiliary or drop off or mail memorials to First National Bank of Sargent PO Box 130 Sargent, NE 68874.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 5-7 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Sargent.

"Jerry has requested that everyone dress casually, like he would have seen them around town."

Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Online words of remembrance or condolences may be left at www.govierbrothers.com.