Gerald Eichstedt Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gerald Eichstedt of Hershey, Nebraska, born in York, Nebraska, who passed away on January 28, 2023, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clair Eichstedt and Helen Eichstedt; his parents-in-law, John Kosley and Margery Engle; and his siblings-in-law, Jerry Kosley, Charles Kosley, Hal Smith, Jim McDonald and Vicki Smith.
He is survived by: his wife Sylvia Kosley of Grand Island; his daughters, Gerri Collins (Frank) of Marquette, Gwen Oyler (Brian) of Cimarron, KS and Glinda Rasmussen (Wes) of Aurora; his close friend Sam; his grandchildren, Cody Collins, Caitlin Collins, Camden Collins, Aaron Oyler (Sarah), Ashtyn Oyler, Gentri Rasmussen, Bristal and Tatum Collins; his sisters, Shirley Eichstedt and Claire Eichstedt of North Platte; his sisters-in-law, Pat Kosley of Colorado Springs and Virginia McDonald of Meadows Place, TX; his cousins, Janet Phillippe (Duane) of Lexington and Marcia Jo Stubbendieck (Kent) of Wadsworth, OH; and his friend Joe Fisher. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Instead of flowers or plants, memorials are suggested to be made to the Hershey Rescue/Fire Department.