Gary Rhoads, 71, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Thursday, December 30, 2021, at the Omaha VA Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022, at 10:00 AM, at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus with Rev. Paul Rempfer officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM on Friday. Interment with military honors by The American Legion Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard, will be in Greenwood Cemetery in York, Nebraska, following the service. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Gary Lee Rhoads was born March 15, 1950, in York, Nebraska, to Robert and Dorothy (Collingham) Rhoads. He graduated from York High School in 1969. On August 25, 1969, Gary entered the United States Navy during Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on April 21, 1975. Gary was united in marriage to Rosemary Dine who preceded him in death.

Gary was a semi-professional truck driver, driving trucks for many business in Texas and Nebraska. He enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle. Gary was a member of the American Legion and a lifetime member of DAV.

Gary is survived by:
Daughter – Tera (Bobby Jensen) Smith of York, NE
Daughter – Katlyn Brown of St. Joseph, MO
Three grandchildren and two great grandchildren
Sister- Carol Biba of Exeter, NE
Six nieces and nephews

Gary was preceded in death by:
Parents – Robert and Dorothy Rhoads
Wife – Rosemary Rhoads
Granddaughter – Jordyn Brown
Brothers – Donald and Robert Rhoads
Sister – Connie DeVoss