Patrick Gerald Osmera was born June 29, 1952, in David City, to Gerald (Jerry) and Celesteen (Sally) (Prochaska) Osmera and passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side at Methodist Hospital in Omaha on March 1, 2024, at the age of 71.
Pat grew up on a small farm on the south side of Ulysses. He attended Ulysses Elementary School, Seward Jr. High, and Aquinas High School and was in the graduating class of 1970. After graduation, he helped his dad with farming and went on to work at the Ulysses Co-op. At this point in his life, he met Judy Vrbka. They began dating and he knew she was his better half, and this proved to be true as they were married Feb. 9, 1974, at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Seward. To this union, two children were born: Jessica Lynn and Aaron Michael.
Pat went on to start his full-time career at Hughes Brothers Manufacturing in Seward, where he maintained employment for almost 40 years until his retirement. During this time, he was also a member of the Ulysses Volunteer Fire Department for 30 years.
Pat was a member of the Ulysses men’s fast-pitch softball team. He was also a member of a bowling league for many years. One of his favorite hobbies included trapshooting, which he started when he was young and decided to try again later in life and proved he still could hold his own. He would travel to many competitions and even qualified for the Cornhusker State Games. Pat enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling with friends and family. He was also an avid Husker fan. Lastly, he loved his two granddaughters, Kaydence and Reagan. He was happy to know Kaydence was pursuing her nursing degree. He was so excited for Reagan’s high school graduation coming up in May.
Pat was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Monica Osmera; and an infant brother.
Survivors cherishing his memory include his wife, Judy Osmera, Ulysses; daughter, Jessica Asmus and husband, Scott, Elkhorn; son, Aaron Osmera, Ulysses; two granddaughters, Kaydence and Reagan Asmus, Elkhorn; nieces, nephews, cousins, and more friends than he could ever count, but each one meant the world to him.
Mass of Christian Burial was March 9 at Immaculate Conception Church in Ulysses with burial in Ulysses Catholic Cemetery. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, plants and statues, memorial contributions be directed to the family for a later designation. Arrangements by Chermok Funeral Home of David City.
