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1957 - 2021

BORN

1957

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Adams & Swanson Funeral Home - North Platte

421 W. 4th St.

North Platte, Nebraska

Dickie Edelman Obituary

Name: Calling hours for Dickie Edelman
Start: 2021-05-10T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Adams & Swanson Funeral Home - North Platte

Dickie Paul Edelman Dickie Paul Edelman, 63, of North Platte, passed away May 6, 2021, at his home. He was born May 7, 1957, to Dick and Bonnie (Sweet) Edelman in Seneca, where he grew up. In 1972, he moved to Mullen and graduated from Mullen High School with the class of 1975. On July 2, 1976, he married the love of his life, Jean Ann Christensen. The couple made their home in Dickens where he worked for Holm's Well Drilling. Dickie was a ranchhand for several years and then moved to North Platte where he worked for Nebraskaland Tire, T.O. Haas and then became a conductor for Union Pacific Railroad. He retired in May 2019. Dickie loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing camping and golf. He played softball with the Eagle's team for a number of years. Dickie also loved building knives and was very proud of his creations. He enjoyed the rodeo and volunteered 25-plus years with the Buffalo Bill Rodeo. Dickie was a member of the Eagle's Club. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother Bill Edelman. Survivors include his wife, Jean Edelman of North Platte; two children, Bill (Tabitha) Edelman of North Platte, Jana (Jade Gracey) Cox of Gothenburg; grandchildren, Megan Cox, Kade Cox, Rhett Edelman, Rhys Edelman; siblings, Catherine "Cap" (Don) Dillon of Cozad, Gail (Jim) Herrmann of Nenzel, Sue (Jim) Maire of Gretna; in-laws, Dewayne (Kathy) Christensen of Idaho, Larry (Cindy) Christensen of Wallace, Tammy (Jeff) Dugger of North Platte, Sue (Dirk) Higgins of North Platte; and numerous other family members and many friends. Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be shared at adamsswanson.com. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with the Rev. John Sexon officiating. The service will be livestreamed via the Adams & Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend. Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m., with family present 5-7 p.m., Monday, May 10, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by North Platte Telegraph from May 8 to May 9, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Dickie Edelman

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28 Entries

Sara Wagner

May 11, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. Dickie you will be loved and missed always.

Nikole Huber

May 11, 2021

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Dickie was such a fun-loving, sweet guy. He will be missed greatly. Our hearts go out to you all. Caleb, Nikole, and Caroline Huber

Bobbie Fuller

May 11, 2021

This was a beautiful service for a wonderful man. Prayers to all the family. He will be missed by man.

Cindy Bundy

May 11, 2021

I don't even know how to write this, I am so very sad about this. I worked with Jean, back in the back at American Mortgage, for the last 2 or 3 years that she worked. She is one of the nicest people I have ever met and we worked so good together. And that is how I met Dickie, who I nicknamed 'Little Richard'. What a guy!! So many super good memories of Jean and Dickie, such good, good people. I am so blessed to have know you. God speed.

Judy Rossetter

May 11, 2021

We are all together on this journey of life
Sharing each others joy and sorrow.

Thinking of you and your family, Bill at this difficult time.
God's peace, Judy Rossetter (Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation)

Ruth Brei

May 11, 2021

So sorry to hear about the passing of Dickie. He was a great man. Always ready with a joke and a smile. He was a great joy to be around. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the many happy memories bring you peace and comfort.

Mike and Ruth Brei

Kathy Ostrander

May 11, 2021

Prayers to you all!!!

Rodger and Carolyn White

May 10, 2021

Bill and Tabitha and family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers go with you all. Only time and special memories can ease the pain. With sincere sympathy, Rodger and Carolyn White

Kent Lindenmuth & Family

May 10, 2021

Sorry very sorry for your loss

Larry Griffiths

May 10, 2021

Great memories of the Eagles softball team. Always looked forward to Dickie saying: Did you here the one about? Then we laughed for hours with all his stories and jokes.

Dennis Sullivan

May 10, 2021

So Sorry for your loss. Sending prayers your way.

Larry and Jean Piester

May 10, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jean and your entire family. You are a special couple. He passed way to young.

Candi Miller

May 10, 2021

Condolences from Keith L Allen..friend of Mr. Edelman's son.

Ronda Lindenmuth/Rosenau

May 10, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Bob Petersen

May 9, 2021

So sorry to hear about Dicks passing. I enjoyed working with him.

Duane & Denise Skiles

May 9, 2021

We are so sorry for the heartbreak you are suffering with your loss of husband, father & grandfather. We were saddened to hear this news, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, may Gods strength and love give you comfort!

Andrew Gamble

May 9, 2021

I worked with Dickie for a number of years at the railroad. Prayers to his family in this time.

Kent & Robin Brown

May 9, 2021

Bill & Tabitha-
So sorry about your dads passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Hold onto your precious memories!

Greg Deterding

May 9, 2021

So sorry to here of Dicks passing always remember his laugh and smile a great person to work with and his stories Ding

Susan Bender

May 9, 2021

I got to know Dick in conductor class at Union Pacific Railroad. He could walk into a room and seem to get things `stirred up and going´. Everyone loved him and his sense of humor. I´ll never forget the tanking trip he and Jean Ann threw for me on my 50th birthday. We had so many great times that we all shared. Truly a good friend

Brenda Nichols

May 8, 2021

Rest in peace cousin.

Bob n Deb Lewis

May 8, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless.

Ben Moser

May 8, 2021

Dick was a very friendly, nice, and a great person, and one of the best to work with on the U.P.

Ashley & Justin Cleveland

May 8, 2021

Jean and kids-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dickie was a wonderful/Ornery man who will be missed by many! He was full of laughter and jokes - could never really time him seriously but he would do anything in his power to help a friend out.

Michael Thomalla

May 8, 2021

Dickie was the guy I wanted to work with and be around. He made for good laughs. Working the night train with Dickie made the shift scream by. He also would speak of his grandchildren and light up, they were the world to him. We will keep him and you’all in our thoughts and prayers

Lee Edelman

May 8, 2021

You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless

Lori Vigil

May 8, 2021

My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family and friends. Dickie was a wonderful man, and will be missed by many. I am so very sorry for your loss.

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