Jerry Smith

Jerry Smith, 74, of Concord, Neb., passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
The visitation will be held Thursday, April 23, from 5-7 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Allen, Neb.
A Celebration of Jerry’s Life will be held Friday, April 24, at 2 p.m. at First Lutheran Church. The burial with military honors will be held in Eastview Cemetery in Allen. 
Memorials are suggested to First Lutheran Church in Allen, Allen American Legion, Eastview Cemetery and the Logan Valley Campers. The family requests that anyone attending the services please wear patriotic attire. 
Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield, Neb.
Jerry was born in Stockton, Calif. June 3, 1951, the son of Lyndal and Evelyn (Bates) Smith. Following his graduation from Custer High School in Custer, S.D., in 1969, he earned his Associate’s Degree in Engineering Drafting from Western Technical College. He entered the United States Army in 1971, serving until 1974.
On May 6, 2011, he was united in marriage to Karen (Woodward) Claussen at Chadron, Neb. They were an active couple that enjoyed life together. 
Jerry was a member of the Allen American Legion, First Lutheran Church and the Logan Valley Campers. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, making jewelry, playing cards, camping, hiking and biking.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Karen of Concord, Neb.; sons, Thaddeous (Gloria) Stanton of Lewistown, Mont., Kaleb (Maggie) Smith of Detroit Lakes, Minn., Jesse Smith of Omaha, Neb., and Jaron (Alexis) Smith of Severna Park, Md.; stepson, Jared Claussen of Chadron; step-daughters, Casie Williams of Omaha, Neb., and Chandra Hans of Washburn, N.D.; brothers, Ed Smith of Las Vegas, Nev., Darcy Smith of Custer and Charles Smith of Custer; brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, Kenny and Kathleen Hill, Keith and RoNelle Woodward, Kevin Oxner and Loraine Buckwald and Kevin and Stacey Woodward; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Lyndal and Evelyn Smith; and a brother, Ronnie Hill.