Charles 'Chuck' Hedke

Charles "Chuck" Frederick Hedke, 79, alongtime resident of Hitchcock County, Nebraska, passed away on January 8th, 2022 from natural causes. Chuck was born August 14th, 1942 to Elmer "Doc" and Leona Hedke. Chuck attended school in Hitchcock County and graduated from Trenton High School in 1960. He then went on to attend the University of Nebraska and graduated in 1969 with a bachelors degree in Business Administration. He married Jean Wray in 1963 and had two children, Mike Hedke and Brenda Hedke (Sieger.) While their marriage wouldnt last forever, they divorced and Chuck went on to marry Janeen Barth in 1980. Chuck and Janeen remained married until her untimely death in 2020. Chucks mind for business guided his career decisions throughout his life. He worked at Amoco for many years as a District Manager. After leaving Amoco, Chuck and Janeen had an opportunity to have their own business and opened CJs Git N Go in Atwood, Kansas. He later went on to farm his familys land outside of Trenton for many years and eventually retired. Chuck had a wide love of sports and absolutely loved Husker Football. Chuck and Janeen had the opportunity to have season tickets for the Huskers for many years and enjoyed their time at the games and friendships they made along the way. They also got to attend many Bowl Games around the country. Another time of enjoyment was when Chuck and Janeen became "Snowbirds" and spent their winters in Phoenix, Arizona. Spending time at the pool, playing games, and eating out with friends and relatives were something he always talked about and enjoyed. Chuck is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Leona Hedke; wife, Janeen Hedke; sister, Delores Nowak; and infant grandson, Drew. He is survived by son, Mike (Nancy) Hedke of McCook, Nebraska; daughter, Brenda (Forrest) Sieger of Trenton, Nebraska; stepson, John (Lori) McKernan of Golden, Colorado; stepdaughter, Jacquelyn (Robert) Sanford of Alpharetta, Georgia; grandchildren, David, Mackenzie, Alarie, Jazmin, Jaylen, Amanda, and Alivia; great-grandchildren, Amari and Isaac; and beloved dog, Biggs. Visitation will be held at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook on Thursday, January 13th, 2022 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Graveside Services will be held at the Trenton Cemetery on Friday, January 14th at 1:00 PM. Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com. Memorials may be left in Chucks name to any of these organizations: Alcoholics Anonymous - https://www.aa.org American Heart Association - https://www.heart.org American Diabetes Association - https://www.heart.org Parkinsons Foundation - https://www.parkinson.org National Multiple Sclerosis Society - https://www.nationalmssociety.org Reception will be held at the Family Life Center in Trenton on Friday, January 14th from 2:00-4:00pm. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. Graveside Service Trenton Cemetery Friday, January 14, 2022 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM Rural Trenton Trenton, Nebraska 69044