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Gerald Patrick Barkell

Gerald Patrick Barkell, 62, of Lodgepole, Nebraska passed away on May 11, 2020, from complications of cancer.

Gerald was born to Larry and Joyce Barkell on November 23, 1957, in Kimball, Nebraska. He lived most of his life in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, and most recently in Lodgepole, Nebraska.

Gerald is survived by his parents, Larry and Joyce Barkell, brother Wade (Liz), sister Lynn (Steve), his children Trisha, Katie, Ruger, Tanner, his partner Summer Mardis; 12 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, two uncles (Mel and Jim), one aunt (Janet), and one nephew (Jeff).

He was preceded in de...