Terry William Brokaw, 58, North Platte

Terry William Brokaw, 58, died November 8, 2022 at his home.

He was born on January 13, 1964 in Norfolk, NE to Leslie and Clara (Timmerman) Brokaw.

In 1965 Terry moved with his family to Central City, NE where he attended school. He graduated from Central City High School with the class of 1983. Terry was a member of the Standard Quarter Horse Association and a longtime member of 4-H. He showed horses for a few years. In 1985 Terry moved to North Platte.

Terry has held various jobs in and around North Platte. He worked for the local Do-It Center. Most recently, he was a school bus driver for Hershey Public Schools and drove students to events across the state. Terry was also a substitute bus driver for North Platte Public Schools. During the summers he worked for Scofield’s Peach Stand

Terry was baptized into the Christian faith and was a devout Christian. He was very involved in the church and was a volunteer and a great role model for many groups and programs. Terry has traveled across the country and abroad to serve missions and help others. Terry was a board member of Open Sky Unlimited.org. He was previously on the pastoral staff of Harvest Christian and Celebrate Recovery. Terry invested his life in everything he did, no matter the work involved or service to others in ministry.

Terry is survived by his sisters, Connie Dettman of Central City, Cindy Hines of North Platte; brother, Larry Brokaw of Mullen; many nieces and nephews.

Terry was predeceased by his parents, Leslie and Clara Brokaw; stepfather, Loyal Ruhl; brothers, Randy and Rick; sisters, Karen Brokaw and Twila Widman; grandparents, Clarence and Cecella Brokaw, George and Myrtle Timmerman; nephews, Leslie and Jacob Brokaw.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family for further designation. Online condolences can be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 15 at Harvest Christian Church with Doug Hobelman and Eric Wiezorek officiating. Visitation will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Monday, November 14 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home who are making arrangements.


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