Gerald Joseph "Jerry" Wantulok, age 71, of North Platte, Nebraska, died Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in North Platte.

Jerry was born July 12, 1946, to Joseph and Anne Theresa Michalek Wantulok at Sheridan, Wyoming, where he grew up and was known by many as "Jarb". After graduating high school, Jerry went on the University of Wyoming in Laramie.

He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1967 and served in Vietnam. During his service with the 199th Light Infantry Brigade, Jerry was in the Tet Offensive, survived two helicopter crashes, was wounded, and received two Bronze Stars and other medals of honor.

Following his discharge, Jerry returned to school in Laramie and graduated in ‘71 with his Business Administration Degree. He went on to work in Minnesota in the Health Care Administration field and later retired as an administrator, due to health reasons. He eventually moved to North Platte in 2010.

Jerry was an avid fisherman and loved watching sports. He was also a member of the V.F.W. Post #1504.

Jerry was a very loving father, brother and uncle who will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his twin daughters, Jessica (Andy) Bergan and Jennifer Wantulok, all of Hibbing, Minnesota; sister, Sandra (Louis) Legerski, of North Platte; brother, John (Emilie) Wantulok, of Sheridan, Wyoming; grandchildren, Johanna and Wyatt; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Anne Wantulok.

Cremation was chosen and services will be at a later date.

Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.

Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte is in charge of arrangements.

The Sheridan Press - Apr. 9, 2018.