Harvard resident Jerry M. Sadd, 83, died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at his home in Harvard.

Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at the United Church of Christ in Harvard, with Pastor Dave Johnson officiating. Interment followed at the Harvard Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Harvard Volunteer Fire Department. Jerry M. Sadd was born Aug. 21, 1941, in Denman, to Albert and Helen (Abraham) Sadd. He received his education at Harvard Public School, graduating in 1960. Jerry worked at Morrison Quirk, Hastings Equity Grain Bin, Hastings Industries, and NC+ Hybrids where he retired after 30 years. He married Sandra Thompson June 11, 1961, at the United Methodist Church in Harvard. Jerry thoroughly enjoyed coaching the Harvard Legion baseball team, as well as watching all Husker sporting events. He never passed up an opportunity to hunt and fish with many of his friends and family. Most important to Jerry, he loved watching his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren participate in many activities.

Jerry was a devoted member of his church, the United Church of Christ for over 60 years, a past member of the Harvard Volunteer Fire Department, a Harvard City Council member, and many various community activities.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Sandy, of Harvard; four children, Jerry and wife, Becky Sadd, of Hastings, Shelley (Sadd) Stone and husband, Doug, of Harvard, Tanya (Sadd) Bryant and husband, Dan, of Grand Island, and Mitch Sadd and fiancé, Becky, of Grand Island; grandchildren: Blake, Heath, Michael, and Nicholas Sadd, Courtney Stone, Brittany Hultman, Reed Stone, Bailey Williams, Ethan Bryant, Lexi Grossart, Libby and Laikin Sadd; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Larry Sadd and wife, Pat, and Danny Sadd; sisters- in-law, Linda Thompson, Delores Sadd, and Barb Sadd; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Helen Sadd; two sisters, Lavon Mohr and Jeanette, brother-in-law James Hendrickson; three brothers, Junior, Ronnie and sister- in-law, Shirley, and Steve Sadd, and brothers-in-law Jim and Gary Thompson.

Murray Wilson Funeral Directing is in charge of arrangements.