Jimmie D. Strand

Jimmie Dean Strand, 81, of Hastings, NE died on January 3, 20223 at his home.

A celebration of his life will be held at 10 AM on May 2, 2023, at the Juniata Community Church in Juniata, Nebraska.  Graveside service will follow with military honors at Ainsworth Cemetery in Ainsworth, Nebraska at 3 PM.

He was born on May 2, 1941 to Ole and Laura (Anderson) Strand in Ainsworth, NE. He grew up in Ainsworth and received his education from Ainsworth Public Schools. He entered the United States Air Force on August 15, 1958 serving during peace time. He was honorably discharged on September 5, 1961. He was united in marriage to Dominga (Yebra) Herrera on December 1, 1998 in Hastings, NE. After which the couple made Hastings home. He had also lived in Texas, Puerto Rico, California, Montana and 25 years in Canada.

He was a member of the Juniata Community Church. He enjoyed making custom jewelry, fishing, hunting and sea diving.

He is survived by his wife, Dominga Herrera Strand of Hastings; children, Kimberly Knake and Dean Strand; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two nephews.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.apfelfuneralhome.com