Herbert Ward Burch, Sr., age 93 passed away Wednesday December 27, 2017 at the Cozad Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Herbert was born February 2, 1924.  The first of eight children, he was born to Charles and Cecile M. (Owen) Burch.  He was born south of North Platte in Wells Canyon.  He attended school at Sunny Slope, south of North Platte.  He went to school until the 8^th grade.  After he got out of school, he did some farming.  He taught himself to be a mechanic.  He joined the Army from 1942 until 1946.  While he was in the service he was stationed in California, except for 7 months, when he was in Iwo Jima, Japan.  When he came home from the army he did some mechanic work.  In the early 50’s he went to work for Fairmont Foods.  In the 60’s he worked for Cecil Axthelm at the Standard Station on Rodeo Road.  In 1969 he moved to Ogallala to work at McCreath Standard.  Later on he worked for Warner Stickler at Spruce Street Standard.  He worked on his own for a while, later on moving to North Platte to be with his mother.  In the late 90’s he moved to Hayes Center to help Lola Lu on her farm.  He took care of cattle until April 2009 when he went to the nursing home in Cozad.  In May 2011, he moved to the Senior Living Choices in Curtis, NE.  He went back to Cozad in 2013.

In the early 40’s he was married to Marge Godeker.  To this marriage a son Herbert Jr. and daughter Ronda were born.  Later on they were divorced. In 1971 he was married to Delma Waits.  They were married for 23 years and later divorced.  They stayed friends all these years.  In 1995 he married Sonja Yost.  A short time later they were divorced.  He met Linda McIntosh and they lived together until he moved to Hayes Center.

Herbert is survived by his sisters, Effie King of Greeley, CO, Shirley Schaeffer of Loveland, CO, Alice (Doyle) Carroll of Branson, MO; son Herbert Jr. (Markie) of Belmopan, Belize; daughter Ronda (Edwin) Gale of Billings, MT; step daughter Rosemary (James) Conway of Papillion, NE; 11 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren;  sisters-in-law Viola Burch of SD, Frances Burch of Ravenna, NE; as well as other extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; both sets of grandparents; brothers Ervin, Glenn, Lowell, Dale; 5 uncles; 5 aunts; brothers-in-law Rueben Schneider, Bob Schaeffer, Chuck Lamberson, Emile Effenbeck, Don King, Don Kraning, and Bill Schneider.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to NPCC Foundation for the Automotive Dept. and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday January 16, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Reverend Herbert Burch Jr. 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 January 15, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Roger P. Frederick, 59, of North Platte passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Great Plains Health with his loved ones by his side.

Roger was born on July 11, 1958 in Wellsville, NY to William and Clara (Skiver) Frederick.  After William passed away, Roger was raised by his mom and step-dad Francis Buck.  Roger graduated from Bolivar, NY High School in 1976.  Shortly after graduating he moved to North Platte to work on building the Sutherland Power Plant.

Roger met and married Brenda Morrill and the couple had four children.  He joined the United States Army and served in Alaska and Hawaii.  After his honorable discharge, he moved to Columbus, GA and was divorced.  He reconnected with Rhonda Traver after 36 years apart.  Roger moved back to North Platte where he happily lived his last few years.  He was employed at the Wal-Mart Distribution Center.

Roger was an avid fan of NASCAR, Georgia football, and his beloved Buffalo Bills.  He was a great bowler and was a member of many leagues over the years.

He leaves behind to mourn his passing his first and last love Rhonda Traver and her family, 4 children, William, Jonathon, Steven, and Christina and their families all of Georgia and Alabama; mother, Clara of New York; several grandchildren including Robyn Frederick who was very special to him; brother, Richard Post of Las Vegas, NV; sister, Cindy Moore and family of Richberg, NY; special friends, Mike and Wendy Waller of Georgia; and many other friends and family who knew and loved him.

Preceding him in death were his father; step-dad; sister, Rita Stives; and a brother, Robert “Skip” Post.

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

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 12, 2018 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with a dinner to follow at Harvest Christian Church.  Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. today at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.