Gerald “Jake” S. O'Dowd
Gerald “Jake” S. O'Dowd
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6
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2727 N 108th Street, Omaha, NE 68164
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Gerald O'Dowd Obituary
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather.
Preceded in death by his father and mother: Ray and Dorothy O'Dowd; brother: Rodney O'Dowd; mother and father-in-law: Wanda and Edward Tibke.
Survived by loving wife: Michele; children: Aaron (Tracey) O'Dowd, Priscilla (Josh) Peterson, Preston O'Dowd; grandson: Colton; Siblings: Byron (Mary) O'Dowd, Keith (Linnea) O'Dowd, Yvonne O'Dowd, Darwin O'Dowd, Rodney (Connie) O'Dowd, Vincent (Sherry) O'Dowd, Marcella (Tim) Shurts, and Colleen (Mike) Schroeder; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Gerald (Jake) passed away in the loving arms of his family, he had many great accomplishments in his life, but the most important to him was his family. He will be loved by all and remembered forever.
Visitation 5:30-7:30 PM Thursday (11/6/2025) at Roeder Mortuary 108th Street Chapel.
Service 11:00 AM Friday (11/7/2025) at Roeder Mortuary 108th Street Chapel 2727 N. 108th St. Omaha, Nebraska.
Interment Prospect Hill Cemetery in Elkhorn, Nebraska
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. - 108th Street Chapel - 2727 N 108th St - Omaha, NE - 402-496-9000
www.RoederMortuary.com
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Upcoming Events
Nov
6
Visitation
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Roeder Mortuary - 108th Street Chapel
2727 N 108th Street, Omaha, NE 68164
Send FlowersNov
7
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Roeder Mortuary - 108th Street Chapel
2727 N 108th Street, Omaha, NE 68164
Send FlowersServices provided by
Roeder Mortuaries - 108th Street ChapelOnly 1 day left for delivery to next service.