Dickie Paul Edelman, 63, of North Platte, passed away May 6, 2021, at his home. He was born May 7, 1957, to Dick and Bonnie (Sweet) Edelman in Seneca, Nebraska.
Dickie grew up in Seneca. In 1972 he moved to Mullen and graduated from Mullen High School with the class of 1975.
On July 2, 1976, he married the love of his life, Jean Ann Christensen. The couple made their home in Dickens where he worked for Holm’s Well Drilling. Dickie was a ranchhand for several years and then moved to North Platte where he worked for Nebraskaland Tire, T.O. Haas and then became a conductor for Union Pacific Railroad. He retired in May of 2019.
Dickie loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing camping and golf. He played softball with the Eagle’s team for a number of years. Dickie also loved building knives and was very proud of his creations. He enjoyed the rodeo and volunteered 25+ years with the Buffalo Bill Rodeo. Dickie was a member of the Eagle’s club.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Edelman of North Platte; two children, Bill (Tabitha) Edelman of North Platte, Jana (Jade Gracey) Cox of Gothenburg; grandchildren, Megan Cox, Kade Cox, Rhett Edelman, Rhys Edelman; siblings, Catherine “Cap” (Don) Dillon of Cozad, Gail (Jim) Herrmann of Nenzel, Sue (Jim) Maire of Gretna; in-laws, Dewayne (Kathy) Christensen of Idaho, Larry (Cindy) Christensen of Wallace, Tammy (Jeff) Dugger of North Platte, Sue (Dirk) Higgins of North Platte; numerous other family members and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Bill Edelman.
Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services were Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Reverend John Sexon officiating. The service was livestreamed via the Adams & Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend.