John Robert Dancer, age 60, of North Platte, NE, died Monday, November 27, 2017, at Great Plains Health.

John was born July 8, 1957, to Don Franklin and Deloris Viola (Herder) Dancer in North Platte where he grew up. John graduated from North Platte High School in 1975 then enlisted in the U.S. Army a few months later. On December 30, 1978, John was united in marriage to Kay Colleen Dustin in North Platte. Since John was still serving in the army, the couple lived in Germany then Colorado Springs, CO.

In 1981, after John’s honorable discharge, they returned to North Platte where he started trucking and owned his own semi. He drove until retiring in 2011 due to his health.

John enjoyed his family, especially his grandkids, as well as NASCAR racing, fishing and joking around. He was an awesome dad and loving husband.

He is survived by his wife, Kay, of North Platte; daughters, Lisa M. Dancer, of North Platte and Jodi R. (Jeremy L.) Buskirk, of Norfolk, NE; grandkids Elena and Jheir Buskirk; sister, Diana (Dan) Edwards, and brother, Kenneth (Linda) Dancer, of North Platte; his 4-legged friend, “Ace”; and several nieces, nephews and other family.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Deloris.

Cremation was chosen. Graveside memorial service and inurnment will be 1 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2017, in Fort McPherson National Cemetery with military honors. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or at the graveside. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the V.A. Outpatient Clinic in North Platte.