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(KLZA)-- James “Jim” Gerweck of Falls City is being remembered for his service to Falls City and Richardson County.

Jim Gerweck died Friday, January 23 at the age of 77.

Gerweck was first appointed as the Richardson County Civil Defense Director which later transitioned to the Richardson County Emergency Management Agency. He devoted countless hours to storm watches, floods and any other emergencies and disaster in Richardson County.

He coordinated numerous mock disaster training drills for responders and served as commander of the Southeast Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol, supervising training of Civil Air Patrol members.

In addition, Gerweck served more than 45 years as a member of the Volunteer Ambulance Squad, was an EMT and certified CPR instructor. He also served as a member of the Volunteer Ambulance Squad Rescue Team.

Gerweck served as a member of the Falls City Wage Board, the Falls City Board of Public Works and on the Municipal Energy Association of Nebraska Board. He later served as the Falls City representative to the Nebraska Municipal Power Pool and served on the Community Medical Center Board, Volunteer Ambulance Squad Board and Nemaha Natural Resources Board of Directors.

In addition, he was a member of a number of civic organizations.

He ands his wife Deb purchased the Barker Automotive Sales and Service business in 1980 and operated it as The Automotive and Electric Center. He also had an electrical contracting business and alarm franchise.

A Memorial Mass for Jim Gerweck of Falls City will be held Monday, February 9 at 2:30 p.m. at the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Falls City.