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Gerald D. Bryant, 98
GRAND ISLAND - Gerald "Jerry" D. Bryant, 98, of Grand Island died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, from COVID complications.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Grand Island. Pastor Bill Pavuk will officiate. Burial will follow in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the church.
Gerald "Jerry" Dale Bryant was born May 28, 1925, in Beaver City NE to Gail S. and Clara V. (Smith) Bryant.
He graduated in 1947 from McCook Junior College with a teaching certificate. He received a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's degree in elementary school administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He taught in McCook Public Schools for 4 years and moved to Grand Island in 1952. He was a teacher at Jefferson Elementary School for 3 years and principal there from 1955 to 1960.
Mr. Bryant married Joyce (Geddes) Bryant on June 4, 1955, at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Grand Island.
He became elementary school curriculum coordinator for Grand Island Public Schools in 1960 and continued in that position for 15 years. In 1975, he was named assistant superintendent for Grand Island Public Schools and retired in 1987 after a 39-year career. For his work in education, he received numerous awards and was very active in State and National Education associations.
Survivors include 3 children: Lee (Rae) Bryant, Houston, TX; Jay (Gina) Bryant, Rockford, IL; Carol Bryant, Grand Island; one brother, Bill (Norma Lea) Bryant, Curtis; one sister, Doris Whitacre, Kearney; 3 grandchildren, Jeff (Shivani) Bryant, Austin, TX; Emma (Chris) Devaney, Rockford, IL; and Isabel Bryant, Rockford, IL; one great-grandson; one great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife in 2012 and 6 siblings.
Memorials are suggested to St. Pauls Lutheran Church; the Gerald D. Bryant Scholarship or the Geddes-Bryant Family Scholarship at the Grand Island Education Foundation; Grand Island Public Library Foundation; or the donor's choice. Apfel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Cindy Wells
September 13, 2023
Mr. Bryant always had a vision to make the GIPS the best school district in the State. He was a wonderful leader. Thoughts and prayers to Carol and her siblings.
Onna Callahan
September 13, 2023
Enjoyed visiting with Jerry when I was his nurse at Riverside Lodge. He had such interesting life experiences to share. Thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. He would tell you that he lived an interesting, long life. May the many memories give you comfort at this time. Onna Callahan LPN
Larry J.Kelly
September 13, 2023
Mr. Bryant was my 5th Grade Teacher. He was a great person and a great educator. R.I.P.. My Condolences to the family.
Jay Bryant
September 12, 2023
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