Jerome “Jerry” R. Chiplaski, 72, of North Platte, passed away August 20, 2012 at Bryan LGH in Lincoln, NE. He was born September 6, 1939 to Frank and Marie (Mendyk) Czaplewski at Loup City, NE. Jerry grew up in the Loup City and Ravenna areas and graduated from Ravenna High School in 1957. After graduation he served in the United States Navy. On August 14, 1963, he was united in marriage to Judy Hunzeker at Omaha. He was project manager of several shops in Omaha, Gering and North Platte. Jerry and Judy moved to North Platte in 1988. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed hunting arrowheads and Nebraska football.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Judy of North Platte; a daughter, Angie (James) Dowling of North Platte; a sister, Virginia Chramosta of Lincoln and two granddaughters, Elizabeth and Gabrielle. He is preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Nancy.
Memorials are suggested to The Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 23, 2012 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Rev. James Golka as celebrant. Rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Wed. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel and 8:30 a.m. until service time at the church.
Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.