James LeRoy ‘Jim’ Guggenmos, 80, of Ogallala, died at Great Plains
Health in North Platte on Saturday, February 16, 2019.

Jim was born May 4, 1938, to Michael Francis and Avis Agnes (Reitz)
Guggenmos at Sargent, Nebraska and grew up in the greater Custer County
area where he graduated from high school. In 1957 Jim married Donna
Smith at Broken Bow, they later divorced.  He married Theresa Reitz on
August 1, 1977, at Grant and they made their home in Ogallala where they
were members of the Assembly of God.

Jim worked for Sargent Irrigation, driving back and forth to Grant for
20 years then worked at Alco in Ogallala until retiring.

When not working, Jim enjoyed working on cars, fishing, hunting, and
trying his luck on scratch tickets.  He also loved to watch old Westerns
and eat.

He is survived by his children, Tom (Kathleen) Guggenmos, of North
Platte, Kyle (Marlene) Guggenmos, of Oakdale, Tamma (Bill) Zulkowski, of
Kearney, Twila Guggenmos, of Oakdale and Annette Kerber, of Norfolk;
numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, John Guggenmos,
of Ogallala; sisters, Yvonne (Rick) Turner, of Gering and Vivien
Peterson, of Arthur; and numerous other family members.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa; and parents, Michael and
Avis.

Funeral Service will be 1 p.m. (CT) Saturday, February 23, 2019, at
Parkview Community Church of the Nazarene in North Platte. Burial will
follow at 2 p.m. (MT) in the Ogallala Cemetery. Visitation is prior to
the service.  Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.
Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.