Ira W. (Pete) Chesley, 95, of North Platte, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus April 14, 2018, surrounded by his family.  Pete was born February 18, 1923 to Clarence & Maggie (Whipple) Chesley in the “Wild Horse Flats” area of Logan County as the 5^th of 7 children. He grew up in the Sandhills and Arnold area along with his siblings.  Pete served in the European Theatre of WWII, serving his country with the Army 9^th Armored Division.  After spending a year after the war in Germany, he returned to Nebraska in May 1946; Pete attended barber college in Denver with his brother Everett later that same year. Pete was united in marriage to Lorraine Olson, June 12, 1948 in North Platte.  The couple was blessed with 3 children: Nick, Steve, and Pam, and resided in Arnold where they owned Pete’s Barber shop. Each of his children thought they were his favorite. In 1971, Pete and Lorraine began their next & final careers as motel owners, owning 4 across the Midwest. They retired in 1986 & returned to North Platte in 1993.

Pete was a gentle man of grace and integrity who never spoke ill of anyone; he possessed the rare quality of being a good listener and when he spoke, his words were concentrated and rich.  Pete was civic minded and was always ready to help his community and his fellow man, he treated everyone fairly and kindly. He was always quick to compliment, slow to anger, and ready to forgive.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Vera and Madeline, brothers, Everett, Albert, Bill, and Darrol, and bonus sons, Alan F. Hall, Jr. and Walter Hall and bonus grandchild JP Hall. Pete lovingly leaves behind his wife Lorraine, children, Nick of Phoenix, AZ, Steve (Cindy) of North Platte, Pam (John) Lee of North Platte, grandchildren Dustin (Noelle), Amber, Emma, Hannah, three great grandchildren, bonus children Herb (Lori) Hall and their families.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.  The casket will be closed.  Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday April 19, 2018 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery with full military honors.  Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

Walter Eugene “Gene” Kohl, 80, of Hershey passed away April 13, 2018 at Great Plains Health.

Gene was born on June 26, 1937 in Sutherland, NE to Walter and Jennie (Grisby) Kohl. He attended grade school in Wallace, and junior high in North Platte, graduating from North Platte High School with the class of 1955.  After graduation he enlisted with the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1958.  Upon being discharged Gene hired on the Union Pacific Railroad.  He also worked for Central Packing.  On April 5, 1964 Gene was united in marriage to Sharon Irene Booth at the First United Methodist Church.  In 1966 the family moved to Hershey where Gene worked for Howard & Shirley Lendenkuhl feed lot, after which he worked for Jim Pappas.  In 1979 be began work for the Lincoln County Department of Roads, retiring in 2007.

Gene was a past member of the Eagles. He loved to hunt, fish, garden, and do plastic canvas work.  He was a strong pillar for his family.

The family would like to thank all the nurse’s and staff at the Sutherland Care Center.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Sharon Kohl of Hershey; daughters, Cara (Jimm) Fox and Jody (Lyle Dow) Gosnell all of North Platte; son, Terry (Ronda) Booth of Holdrege; sisters-in-law, Lorie (Tim) Wilson, Linda (Dave) Woodward, and Bonnie Preitauer; step-brothers, Mike (Ginger) Payne of New Jersey, Dale Payne of North Platte; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Kohl; mother and step-father, Jennie (Val) Payne; son, Frankie Kohl; daughter, Brenda Kohl; a great-great-grandchild; sister, Geneveve Kohl; niece, Kim Woodward; mother and father-in-law, Frank and Margaret Booth; and brothers-in-law, Junior Woodward and Loren Carland.

Memorials may be made in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Memorial Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2018 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Dale Fischer officiating.  Inurnment will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with military honors graveside.  Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Leroy Bassett, known as Bob to friends and family, age 88 of North Plate, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 with his family at his side.

Bob was born September 11, 1929 in Arnold, NE to Charles Edward and Hazel Leora (McCandless) Bassett.  He was an avid football fan and dog walker in his later years.  Everyone knew not to call him when football was on the agenda.  He was a veteran during the Korean War.  As a brakeman on the Union Pacific he worked on passenger trains and later freight trains for 40 years.  He loved aviation and learned to fly when he was 16.  He flew small airplanes any time he could.  When his children were small he was always available to play games of tag, hide and go seek, and touch football.  Quiet and gentle, he loved feeding his squirrels peanuts so he could watch them out the window.  He carried extra dog biscuits for all the dogs he passed on his daily route.  There will be many sad dogs in his neighborhood waiting for biscuits now.

Bob is survived by his wife Guylene of North Platte; son Gary (Karen) Bassett of North Platte; daughter Raquelle Hill of North Platte; grandchildren Jacob, Kenrick, Shaina, Katie, Kehrry and Nicholas Bassett; and 5 great grandchildren; as well as other extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Hazel Bassett; and son Robert Bassett Jr.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the ASPCA or the local animal shelter.  Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday April 17, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Smith officiating.  Inurnment will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with military honors.  Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday April 16, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.