Gerald Dean Hemphill

Gerald Dean Hemphill was born November 18, 1969 in Lexington, Nebraska to Jerry and Marilyn (Loomer) Hemphill. Gerald grew up in Cozad, Nebraska, where he attended country school, and graduated from Cozad High School in 1988. In 2008, Gerald would complete schooling at Southeast Community College and earn his degree as a Paramedic. As a young boy, Gerald was active in 4-H, enjoyed hunting, playing football and basketball, and was a dog trainer. Gerald married Misty J. Micheli on July 24, 1993 in the Rose Garden at Memorial Park in Omaha, Nebraska, and to this union, four daughters were born: Michele, Samantha, Kallie, and Jaina. The family has made their home in Valley, Nebraska. Gerald has worked for Cox Cable and Galaxy Cable, and work at the front desk at the Omaha Police Department, but he was most proud of the work he has done as a Paramedic with the Fremont Fire Department, and as the Rescue Chief with the Valley Fire Department. In addition to his work at the Departments, he was very active teaching and training EMT’s. Through his work with the Fire Departments, Gerald would impact many, many lives, and make numerous friends at both the local and state levels. Gerald was a huge fan of both the Dallas Cowboys and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He always enjoyed a Capt. Morgan and Coke, or dinner out at Kobe’s Steakhouse. Bad drivers, and hearing the word “No” were always pet peeves, and he could often be heard saying, “you can’t fix stupid”. Gerald loved his work, his friends, and his family deeply. Gerald passed away on Friday, October 19, 2012, at his home in Valley, Nebraska at the age of 42 years, 11 months, and one day. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Mary Jane Loomer, and Elaine and Doyle Hemphill. Gerald is survived by his wife Misty, daughters: Michele, Samantha, Kallie, and Jaina, all of Valley, NE, parents Jerry and Marilyn Hemphill of Cozad, NE, sisters: Ramona (Chad) Morris of Denver, CO, Cheri (Ryan) Meredith, Pam (Tony) Nichols, brother Rick (Kim) Hemphill all of Cozad, NE, grandpa Winston Loomer of Lexington, NE, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Gerald D. Hemphill, age 42, of Valley, NE, died 10/19/12. Preceded in death by grandparents Mary Jane Loomer, and Evelyn and Doyle Hemphill. Survived by wife Misty, daughters: Michele, Samantha, Kallie, and Jaina,parents Jerry and Marilyn Hemphill, sisters: Ramona (Chad) Morris of Denver, CO, Cheri (Ryan) Meredith, Pam (Tony) Nichols, brother Rick (Kim) Hemphill all of Cozad, NE, grandpa Winston Loomer of Lexington, NE, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Memorial service 10 AM Tuesday, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Valley. Inurnment Prospect Hill Cemetery, Elkhorn. Visitation with the family Monday from 3-8 PM at the funeral home in Elkhorn. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family.

Gerald Dean Hemphill

November 18, 1969 - October 19, 2012