Stickelman, James

James Stickelman

January 26, 1949 – April 10, 2019

James Michael Stickelman, 70, of North Platte, Nebraska, formerly of Gothenburg and Brady, NE, died April 10, 2019, in North Platte, NE.

He was born January 26, 1949, in North Platte, NE, son of James Marvin and Patricia Evangeline (Hiles) Stickelman.

Jim grew up south of Brady and graduated from Brady High, with the class of 1968. Jim also lived at Gothenburg and Grand Island before making North Platte his home. While living in Gothenburg, he attended the United Methodist Church.

Jim served his country in the US Army, during Vietnam War from 1971-1973. In the Infantry, he brought men to the front lines and was a radio transmission and communication specialist and serviced the half-tracks. Jim was honored to be of service to his country and often reflected on that time in his life.

For a while, Jim was married to Carol K Brown and they had a daughter, Angela, and a son Michael. Jim was very proud of his kids and grandkids and loved to spend time with them. He was an avid billiard player and was always up for a pool game. He enjoyed the horse races and gambling. He had a special fondness for Strawberry Milkshakes!

Jim was preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Pat Stickelman, sister Mary Lou Stickleman, granddaughter Laylita Grace and a brother-in-law Herbert McMichael.

Survivors include his daughter Angela Stickelman-Wee of North Platte, son Michael Stickelman of Brady, grandchildren: Ashlyn, MaKayla (Kayla), Michael, Charles (Chaz), Lillian, Elliaunna, Alejandera; great grandchild Violet; sisters Patricia Ann Stickelman – McMichael of California and Cynthia Joyce Stickelman (Stephen W. Foldesh) of Arizona; brother Harry James Wesley Hiles Stickelman of North Platte, along with many extended family and friends.