Jerry Dean Bigham was born on April 14, 1944, in Marysville, Kansas to Orville and Florabelle (Stoner) Bigham and passed away on November 14, 2018, in Milford at the age of 74 years and 7 months.

Jerry grew up in Marysville, Kansas where he attended and graduated from Marysville High School with the Class of 1963. Shortly after graduation he made the move to Lincoln. He was a cook at Virginia's Cafe for many years. Jerry went on to work at Village Inn where he was a prep cook and baked pies, until he retired in 2005. Jerry enjoyed going to Council Bluffs and heading to the boats. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and spoiling his nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters and brothers-in-law, Wilma Pierson and husband Ray, Shirley Cowell and husband Marvin, Norma Bundy and husband Bud, and Karen Schneider.

Jerry is survived by his brother, Mert Bigham and wife Jeanette, Topeka, KS; sister, Pat Bierbaum and husband David, Dalhart, TX; life partner, Sharron Varga, Milford; numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.