Joe Bethuel Knox, of Wellfleet, NE, died at home on Saturday, July 8, 2017, at the age of 67.

Joe was born March 18, 1950, to Dalton Bethuel and Eloise Maxine DeTour Knox in North Platte, NE, and grew up in Wellfleet. Joe attended grade school in Wellfleet and high school in Maywood, graduating in 1968. He went on to the University of Nebraska School of Technical Agriculture in Curtis where he received a degree in diesel mechanics.

Joe operated the filling station in Wellfleet during the ’70’s and raised livestock. During the ’80’s he went to work for Circle K Farms and in 1995 opened his own mechanic shop. In the past few years, Joe had been working for the Lincoln County Department of Roads as a Grader Operator. Joe was very active in the Wellfleet community. He served on the Volunteer Fire Department and spent several years as Fire Chief.

On March 2, 1991, Joe was united in marriage to Sharon Louise Coviello Knoll in Wellfleet. They lived in town for a year then moved to a home north of Wellfleet. Joe enjoyed camping and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was very handy, if no one else could fix something, Joe could. He even built a mini train which he drove in many parades.

He is survived by his children, Jeff (Erin) Knox, of Wellfleet, Jodi (Ron) Lemmert, of Ogallala, NE, and Jami (Bill) Schaffnitt, of Kearney, NE; and their mother, Linda Armstrong, of Elm Creek, NE; six grandchildren, Ayden, Avery, Dalton, Breanna, Jayden and Lydia; sister, Carmen Knox, of North Platte; his uncle, Berdette “Butch” Knox, of Colorado Springs, CO; and other family.

Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon; parents, Dalton Knox and Eloise Knox Look; and stepfather, William “Bill” Look.

Cremation was chosen. Graveside Memorial Service will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2017, in the Wellfleet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the Wellfleet Volunteer Fire Department or the Wellfleet Community Club. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or at the graveside. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Rick Lee Martin, age 69 of North Platte, passed away Sunday July 9, 2017 at his home in North Platte.

Rick was born on September 19, 1947 in Portland, OR to G.E. and Doris (Wissbaum) Martin.  He grew up in McCook and moved to North Platte his senior year and graduated with the class of 1965.  He joined the US Army in November of 1967 and served in Vietnam.  After returning home, he married Mary Ann Stefani and to this union a daughter Stacey Ann was born.  Rick worked construction on the interstate project and later worked for Hipp Wholesale from 1971 thru 1987.  He married M.L. Allen on May 21, 1983 in North Platte and to this union a son Charlie was born.  The couple purchased Culligan and ran the business together until 2003 when he retired.  Rick enjoyed his retirement fishing, golfing, hunting and any kind of gambling.  He loved music, animals, and people, and will be greatly missed.

Rick is survived by his wife M.L. Martin of North Platte; children Stacey (Jeff Anderson) Martin of Hershey and Charlie (Chelsey Anderson) Martin of Tryon; grandchildren Stefani (Benny Alamea) Martin of Lincoln, Charlie Robinson of North Platte and Emmy Lee Martin of Tryon; great granddaughter Sofia Alamea of Lincoln; brother-in-law Stewart (Kathy) Allen of North Platte; nephews Matt (Audra) Allen and children of Arthur, and Mark Allen of North Platte; aunt Lois Jane (Owen) Beneda of McCook; as well as numerous other family members and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents G.E. and Doris Martin; and wife Mary Ann.

Memorials are suggested to Pheasants Forever and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Cremation was chosen and memorial services will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday July 13, 2017 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home.  A reception will immediately follow the service at the House Bar.  Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday July 12, 2017 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.