Rodney Allen Hongsermeier, 52, of North Platte, passed away January 17, 2015 at Colby, KS, the result of an auto accident.

He was born January 25, 1962 to Roger C. and Phyllis M. (Brehm) Hongsermeier at Grand Island, NE. Rodney graduated from Giltner High School with the class of 1980. Following high school, he continued to be involved with farming on the family farm and was on a custom wheat harvest crew. In 1984, he was united in marriage to Mary Splichal, to this union two sons were born, Cody and Casey Hongsermeier. Rodney worked for Heartland Ag as a sales person and truck driver. He moved his family to North Platte to work for the North Platte hospital as a driver for the MRI portable scanner. In October 1993, Rodney was united in marriage to Patty (Barrett) Wilson. Rodney then purchased his first semi and was self-employed. The road took Rodney to many interesting locations, and he always came home with great stories to share. He was currently employed with Midwest Express. Rodney enjoyed the company of his family and friends and loved to listen to “according to him” the greatest artists around; The Doors and Merle Haggard. He was a member of the Eagles Club.

Rodney is survived by his wife, Patty of North Platte and her family, Monte Wilson, Ruy Acevedo, Michael (Amy) Wilson and their children, Samantha, Katie “Tea” Easley, Liberty Grace, Joshua, Isabella and Rachael Wilson; mother, Phyllis Hongsermeier; sons, Cody and Casey Hongsermeier both of Texas; brother, Ronald Hongsermeier of Lincoln; sisters, Diane Randolph and Barbara (Doug) Schultz both of Grand Island; nephews, Justin, Jeffrey, Jared and Jordan Groff; niece, Alicia (Hongsermeier) Marco; father-in-law, Bob Barrett; sister-in-law, Connie Rookstool; brother-in-law, Rocky Barrett; and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his father; and mother-in-law, Bennitta Barrett.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Memorials are suggested to Pawsitive Partners. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 23, 2015 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Inurnment will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Cremation was chosen. Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Clinton Jasper Knapp, 99 years, of North Platte, NE, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015, at Linden Court.

Clinton was born May 27, 1915, to Jasper Edward and Ada Howard Knapp at Winnabego, NE. At an early age he was on his own. By 1933, at the age of 18, Clinton enlisted in the Civilian Conservation Corps. where he planted trees for the Halsey National Forest. He later transferred to Oregon where he was a caterpillar operator building roads. Once when he was in Omaha, Clinton even shook hands with Charles Lindbergh.

Clinton moved to Mullen, NE and married Mabel Fox in 1941. They lived in Nebraska, first in Alliance where he was employed by CB&Q Burlington Railroad. They later moved to Arthur in 1955 where Clinton worked for Kramer Brothers for 36 years. After retiring, he and Mabel moved to Ogallala in 1990 then in 2011 Clinton moved to Linden Court in North Platte.

Clinton was a man of many talents. He invented time savers for ranch tasks, enjoyed working with wood, and was an excellent fence builder. Clinton loved working with animals, especially horses, and also trained his dogs to work. He was known for his honesty and hard working ethics. He was a good neighbor and always willing to help those in need. Ranch life will be his legacy.

Clinton was a devoted husband and a loving and supportive father who will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his daughters, Jane (Kenneth) Johnson, of Glenrock, WY, and Dixie McMillan, of North Platte; five grandchildren, Michael McMillan, of Denver, CO, Colleen Henley, of Casper, WY, Mark McMillan of Denver, CO, Lisa Johnson, of Glenrock, WY and Kenny (Julie) Johnson, of Douglas, WY; eight great-grandchildren, Casey (Katie), Gareth, Matthew, Phillip, Clint, Rhys, Jessie (Tyler) and Chet; three great great-grandchildren, Moira, Dylan and Maisie; and other family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel; his parents, Jasper and Ada Knapp; six brothers, Orvil, Marcus, Marvin, Rusty, Pete and Fritz; and five sisters, Elva, Mildred, Hazel, Mable and Mona.

Cremation was chosen. Inurnment will be in the Cedar View Cemetery at Mullen, NE at a later date. The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore in North Platte is in charge of arrangements.