James Michael Stickelman, 70, of North Platte, formerly of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died April 10, 2019 in North Platte, NE. He was born on January 26, 1949 in North Platte, the son of James Marvin and Patricia Evangeline (Hiles) Stickelman. Jim grew up south of Brady and graduated from Brady High School with the class of 1968. Jim also lived in Gothenburg and Grand Island before making North Platte his home. While living in Gothenburg, he attended the United Methodist Church.

Jim served his country in the US Army during Vietnam War from 1971-1973. In the Infantry, he brought men to the front lines and was a radio transmission and communication specialist and also serviced the half-tracks. Jim was honored to be of service to his country and often reflected back on that time in his life.

For a while, Jim was married to Carol K. Brown. They had a daughter, Angela, and a son, Michael. Jim was very proud of his kids and grandkids and loved to spend time with them. He was an avid billiard player and was always up for a game of pool. He enjoyed the horse races and gambling. He had a special fondness for strawberry milkshakes!

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Pat Stickleman, his sister, Mary Lou Stickleman, and a brother-in-law, Herbert McMichael.

Survivors include his daughter, Angela Stickelman-Wee of North Platte; his son, Michael Stickelman of Brady; grandchildren, Ashlyn, MaKayla (Kayla), Michael, Charles (Chaz), Lillian, Elliaunna, and Alejandera; great grandchild, Violet; sisters Patricia Ann Stickelman-McMichael of California and Cynthia Joyce Stickeltan (Stephen W. Foldesh) of Arizona; brother, Harry James Wesley Hiles Stickelman of North Platte, Nebraska; along with many extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel at 620 Tenth Street in Gothenburg, Nebraska on Sunday, April 14, 2019, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm with the family present. Funeral Services will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, April 15, 2019 at 10:30 am. Interment will follow in the Gothenburg Cemetery, Gothenburg, Nebraska.

Memorials may be given to the Liberty House, 420 West 4th, North Platte, NE 69101.  To sign the online guest book, go to www.blasestrauser.com