Rocky Stewart
Rocky Lyn Stewart, 67, of Sutherland, Nebraska, died at home on April 20, 2022. Rocky was born May 22, 1954, to Carl William and Erma Gene Velma (Adams) Stewart in Holyoke.
He went to kindergarten in Grant, Nebraska, then moved to O’Neill, Nebraska, where he attended school and graduated in 1972 from O’Neill High School.
Rocky joined the United States Marines on Sept. 28, 1972. He was a rifleman and was discharged Sept. 27, 1978, with a good conduct medal. He was in the honor guard in Washington, D.C., from 1973 to 1975. Rocky then went on to work for the Texas Department of Corrections from 1975 to 1982. He then went to work for Union Pacific Railroad in North Platte, Nebraska, in 2004 until 2021 when he retired as a train conductor.
On Dec. 9, 2010, Rocky married Jackie Moran. He had many hobbies, and one was his love for riding Harleys. He also loved fishing, hunting, camping and anything outdoors. He loved cooking, music, and just spending time with family and friends, some who were lucky enough to give him the nickname Creampuff.
Rocky is survived by his mother, Erma Gene; his wife, Jackie Stewart; three daughters, Colleen and Mike Cornelius and their children Maggie and Macy, Amanda Carol Harlemen and her daughters Shelbie Harleman, Faith Harlemen and Alexandria and Justin Jaster, and Cheyenne and Katie and their son Archer Stewart; one son, Joshua and his children Jayden and Cashton Stewart; stepsons, Dan and Heather Piersol and their children Jack and Laura Piersol, Corey and Sarah Piersol and their children Kori and Lincoln Piersol and Jayden, Jerrica and Jaleigh Curtis, and Brandon and Robin Piersol and their children Alyssia and Gary Piersol; two brothers, Ron and Teresa Stewart and Rodney and Barbara Stewart; two brothers-in-law, Vernon Moran and Ron and Vickie Moran; sister-in-law, Tammy and Dick Simonson; great-granddaughter, Addalynn Jaster; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Rocky was preceded in death by his father, Carl Stewart; sister, Carla Jean Stewart; grandparents; and aunts and uncles.
Cremation has been chosen by the family.
A graveside service was held May 3 at Fort McPherson Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska, with Pastor Allan Harris of Christian Church of Julesburg officiating. Military honors were provided by United States Marine Corps.
Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala, Nebraska, has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.drauckerfh.com.