Deaneen Loose Stricker  (Dee) of Gering, Nebraska passed way December 14, 206 at her home.  Dee was born September 11, 1948 in Billings to Daniel and Leora (Schmidt) Loose.  She attended elementary school in Billings and graduaterd from Beilling Senior High.  She moved to Gering shortly thereafter.  She married Gary Stricker on February 25, 1973 in Scottsbluff and they made their home in Gering.  Together they raised their two daughters, Andra and Jade.  She helped her husband on the farm for many years.  She also worked at various businesses in the area as a secretary.  She definately enjoyed the farm life.  Dee was preceded in death by her mother and father.