Gerald "Jerry" Just

Gerald "JJ" Just, 87 Elm Creek resident Gerald "JJ" Just, 87 of Elm Creek, died Sunday, August 10, 2014 at the St. John Good Samaritan Center in Kearney. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 14, 2014 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elm Creek with the Rev. Alex Borzych officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Home Cemetery in Holdrege. Visitation will be 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday followed by a vigil/prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the church. . Gerald Stephen Just was born December 3, 1926 in Kearney, Nebraska to Stephen and Stella (Olson) Just. He received his education from Districts 47 & 35, Odessa and Elm Creek. Jerry later earned his G.E.D. while in the military. He entered into the U.S. Army on April 4, 1945 and was honorably discharged on December 30, 1946. After his time in the military, JJ returned home to farm. He was united in marriage to Arlene Martinson on February 12, 1949. They had two sons together. Arlene died August 12, 1988 after 38 years of marriage. On March 30, 1990, Jerry was united in marriage to Carolyn (Janc) Synowski. JJ was a member of the Holdrege V.F.W and American Legion, Kearney Eagle's Club, The Liederkranz and the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus in Elm Creek. He also served as the Past State President and Exalted Ruler of the Holdrege Elks Club and on the Agri-Coop Board. JJ enjoyed dancing and traveling. JJ is survived by his wife, Carolyn Just of Elm Creek; sons, Mike Just of Funk, NE; Stephen Just of Funk, NE; step-sons, Bob Synowski of St. Paul; Ron Synowski of St. Paul; Rhonda Synowski of St. Paul; Robyn McCann and husband, Mike of Kearney; Becky Hoos and husband, Jeff of Grand Island; and daughter-in-law, Jackie Synowski of St. Paul; grandchildren, Amie Just, Hannah Just, Spencer Synowski, Jacob McCann, Cody Hamilton, Kassandra Synowski, Callie Hamilton, Jaime McCann and Taylor Hoos; great grandchild, Raegan Synowski; sister-in-law, Janine Just of Killeen, TX; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Arlene; brothers, Dale and Robert Just; sister, LaDonna Brame; brother-in-law Ernie Brame; and grandson, Stetson Hoos. Memorials are suggested to the Holdrege Senior Center, Immaculate Conception Church, Elm Creek Fire and Rescue Department or donor's choice. Condolences may be shared at www.osrfh.com. O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gerald "Jerry" Just

December 3, 1926 - August 10, 2014