John Degley

Thursday, December 1, 2016

John Degley

Jan. 25, 1958 - Nov. 30, 2016

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. -- John Degley, age 58, of McCook, Neb., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, at Great Plains Health in North Platte.

John was born in Wiesbaden, West Germany on Jan. 25, 1958, to John and Margot Kay (Maur) Degley. His family moved from West Germany to Hardy, Neb., when he was four years old. He graduated from Superior High School in 1977. Following high school, he attended SCC in Lincoln, Neb., receiving an associate's degree in mechanics.

John married Shaunna Marquardt on Sept. 18, 1978, in Superior, Neb. To this union two children were born. The marriage later dissolved.

John moved to McCook in 1985. He was employed at Dayco/Parker in McCook at the time of his death. John was looking forward to his retirement next year, having worked since Dec.21, 1987.

John loved to ride his Harley; he was able to go to Sturgis several different times. He also spent time hunting, fishing, doing mechanic work and he was an avid Husker and Green Bay Packer fan.

John is survived by his daughter, Jessica Degley of Palisade; son, Doug Degley of McCook; brother, Rodger Degley of Hardy, Neb.; and six grandchildren, Morgan, Natasha, Madalyn, Aaliyah, Silver and Hope.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Bales officiating. Inurnment will take place in Superior at a later date.

Memorials may be given to the charity of one's choice.

Friends may send condolences online at www.carpenterbreland.com. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.