A Memorial Service for Gary Cleveland, age 74, of Orchard, Nebraska will be at 10:00 am Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the United Methodist Church in Orchard.  Burial will follow in the Orchard Hill Cemetery.  Janene Reynolds will officiate.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the United Methodist Church in Orchard.  Gary passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Arbor Care Center in O'Neill.  Memorials may be directed to his family for future designation.  Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill is in charge of arrangements.

Gary Gene Cleveland was born September 2nd, 1950 to Donald & Kathryn (Rodgers) Cleveland of Orchard, NE.  Gary attended country school till the 8th grade, then continued his education at Orchard High School till graduation in 1968.  In the fall of 1968, Gary attended Southeast Community College in Milford, NE. Gary had chosen diesel mechanics.  After one semester, the school contacted Gary's parents to inform them he was already proficient in Diesel Mechanics and they wouldn't be able to teach him anything further, as he had already learned everything prior to attending school.

Gary then returned to the family farm in Orchard, where he worked alongside his father. He also worked at the Cleveland Farm Supply Company in Orchard.  Through life, Gary enjoyed horses, pets and raising livestock.  Growing up, he had a horse name "Smokey" that was his favorite horse he ever owned.

During his adult life, Gary was contacted by many different people throughout the United States in regards to his knowledge base on Allis-Chambers farm equipment.  He was considered a valuable resource for many people needing instruction on fixing this particular brand of farm equipment.

Gary truly valued his family, especially spending time with his Nieces and Nephews.

In 2010, Gary sold the family farm, retired, and moved to Orchard.  Gary came out of retirement to work for Dale Stelling, which he truly enjoyed. In 2019, Gary moved to Evergreen Assisted living due to health issues.  In May 2024, Gary then moved to Arbor Care Center to receive additional care.

Gary was a people person and made many lasting friends throughout his life.  He always had a way of making people laugh. He truly loved being a prankster and enjoyed sharing jokes.  He loved his nieces and nephews, enjoyed farm life, horses and the Price is Right.

Gary is survived by his aunt, Patty Rader Eucker of Norfolk, NE; two nieces and nephews, Tammy (Tim) Spangler of Prague, NE, Scott (Sonya) Cleveland of Norfolk, NE and Michelle Cleveland of Wood River, NE; great nieces and nephews, Lucas Spangler, Klinton Spangler, Colton (Cortney) Spangler. Myles Cleveland, Torsten Kaup, Morgan (Phil) North, Madisyn (Kody) Cheney, Baylee Cheney, Lynnsay Cheney. Dalton Cleveland, Preston Cleveland, Triston Munson, Brittany Fitcher and Andrew Fitcher; four great great nephews; a great great niece; and many cousins.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Don & Kathryn Cleveland; his brother, Dean Cleveland; niece, Rebecca Cleveland; both set of his grandparents; and one great great nephew, Wiley Spangler.