08/12/2019 - Jack Carnahan

Funeral services for Jack Carnahan, age 98, of Chadron, NE will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, NE with Pastor Aaron Sprock officiating.

Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Chadron, NE.

A memorial has been established for the Natural Resources District for tree planting. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron NE, 69337.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com.

Jack passed away at Chadron Community Hospital in Chadron, NE on Friday, August 2, 2019.

Jack was born on August 6, 1920 in Ardmore, SD to John Carnahan and Mabel Miller. He was the third of seven children. He grew up at Orella, NE in Sioux County. He had fond memories of climbing Sugar Loaf and wandering Toadstool Park. He graduated from Sioux County High School in Harrison, NE. Jack joined the Navy in April 1942 and served in World War II on Naval Destroyer USS Storm. His ship was bombed by a Kamikaze. He was very proud of his military service and was an active member of the American Legion Post 12.

In August 1948, Jack married Peggy Mittan in Chadron, NE. They settled on the ranch at Whitney, NE. To this union were born five children, Sandra Stetson (Rick), Bruce Carnahan (Gayle), Beverly Bayne (Denny), Brian Carnahan (Melody), and Brenda Brown.

He is survived by his children; grandchildren Josh (Stormy) Carnahan, Jacky Carnahan, Jennifer (Tony) Gieser, Chad Brown, Eric Stetson, Skyler (Whitney) Bennett, Jason (Lori) Carnahan, Casey (April) Carnahan, and Corey (Amy) Carnahan; great-grandchildren Kristen Gieser, Aiden Carnahan, Gavin Carnahan, Bode (Jack) Carnahan, Kyndall Carnahan, Kole Carnahan, Kadence Carnahan, Charlie Bennett, Cooper Carnahan, Cane Carnahan, and baby Jack Bennett coming in December; sister Dorothy Landers; numerous much-loved nieces and nephews; and longtime companion Virginia Jones.

He was preceded in death by wife Peggy; parents John and Mabel; brothers Ansel, Kenny, Bob, Dick, and Jim; and son in-law Rick Stetson.

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements for Jack Carnahan.