Jerald A. Snodgrass, age 80 of York, NE died Sunday, July 12, 2026 in Lincoln, NE. He was born on September 14, 1945 to Russell and Edna (Thomas) Snodgrass in Geneva, NE. On September 26, 1965 he was united in marriage to Karen Nell Wendt in Fairmont, NE.
Jerry worked at Farmers State Bank in Fairmont, NE while in high school and also following graduation, until he was called to serve in the United States Army. He did a tour of duty in Vietnam. Afterwards he worked as a parts guy at Milton Brothers Implement in Friend, NE, and then at Oliver Implement in Seward, NE. He was called to York, NE to open and work at Case Equipment. He worked for 25 years at York Auto Parts, a short time at NPPD, and then at John Deere until he retired in June 2026.
He was very interested in genealogy, and enjoyed camping. Jerry was a wonderful husband and father, and always provided for the family. He was a very caring, kind, generous man. Jerry was always willing to help others and it gave him great joy to do so.
He is survived by his wife Karen of York, NE, children Bryan (Tracey) Snodgrass of Lincoln, NE, Stephanie Snodgrass of Lincoln, NE, Stacey (Scott) Snodgrass of Tulsa, OK, grandchildren Zachary (Brianna) Snodgrass of York, NE, Elle Snodgrass of Elkhorn, NE, Evan Snodgrass of Elkhorn, NE, two great-grandchildren Zariah and Zaila, both of York, NE. He is also survived by sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Delila Snodgrass of Fairmont, NE, Beatrice Snodgrass of Fairmont, NE, Shirley (Bob) Milton of Friend, NE, Steve (Pat) Wendt of Elkhorn, NE, Russ (Pat Green) Kuhn of Columbus, NE, nieces, nephews, other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jack and Jim, and sister-in-law Mary Kuhn.
Memorial services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 20, 2026, at First United Methodist Church in York, with the Reverend Trudy Hanke officiating. Inurnment with military honors will follow at York’s Greenwood Cemetery. Jerry has been cremated. There is no viewing, however there will be a signing of his book from 1-8 p.m., Sunday, with the family greeting friends from 5:00-6:30 p.m. that evening, all at Metz Mortuary. Memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church.