Harlan Romaine Gahm was born Jan. 22, 1935, to Howard and Pearl Gahm in Little Sioux, Iowa.
He attended Little Sioux High School in Little Sioux, Iowa, graduating in 1953. He was in the U.S. Army 1955 - 1957 serving in Korea. On Sept. 14, 1958, Harlan was united in marriage to Mary Lue Peasley in Onawa, Iowa. He was the Quality Control Manager for the Nebraska Department of Roads until his retirement in 1997.
Harlan loved NASCAR. He previously competed in stock car racing, drag racing and mud racing his "White Mule" pickup truck. His favorite past time was tinkering on cars in his garage. Some of his favorite memories were driving his convertible for 27 years in the Seward 4th of July parade. He recently enjoyed riding his golf cart and motorized scooter around visiting with neighbors and friends.
He and Mary especially enjoyed the 12 years they spent in South Texas as winter snowbirds in their fifth wheel. They also enjoyed their fifth wheel for many summers at the Woodland Campground in Little Sioux, Iowa. Harlan passed away March 21, 2026, in Lincoln, at the age of 91.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary Lue Gahm of Garland; daughter, Luann (Neil) Anderson of Lincoln; son, Randal “Randy” Gahm of Garland; grandsons, Daniel (Jinilee) Anderson, Navare, Florida, and Nathan Arnold, Burke Virginia; great-granddaughter, Alexa Anderson; great-grandson, Jayce Anderson; and special friends, Rick and Melody Schaefer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Pearl Gahm; sister, Ramona Smith; and grandson, Erik Anderson.
A gathering of family and friends will be Monday, April 6, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Volzke Funeral Home. The memorial service will be Tuesday, April 7, at 10 :30 a.m. at Seward United Methodist Church with committal at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested in care of the Gahm family.
Arrangements by Volzke Funeral Home
