Michael B Adams

A private graveside inurnment for Michael B. Adams will be held at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery at Maxwell, Nebraska with military honors provided by North Platte Honor Guard.

Michael Benton "Mike" Adams, 73 years of age, of Alma, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Harlan County Health Systems in Alma.  Mike was born February 4, 1942 in Le Mars, Iowa to Robert B. and Shirley A. (Hansen) Adams.  He attended school in Le Mars, graduating from Le Mars Community High School with the class of 1961.

On August 30, 1961, he was inducted into the United State Army at Le Mars.  He served in the 433 ^rd Army Band of the 6 ^th US Army where he played the trumpet until his honorable discharge on August 29, 1964 at Fort Irwin, California.

Mike enjoyed watching many sports including the San Francisco 49ers, NASCAR Racing with Jeff Gordon, and the local Southern Valley and Alma High School softball teams. His favorite pet was a stuffed toy cat he named, Titus. In December 2014, he became a resident at Good Samaritan Hillcrest Terrace in Alma where he made many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Mike leaves to celebrate his life his friends.

There will be no visitation.

A memorial has been established in Mike's memory and kindly suggested to donor's choice.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com .

The Bauer-Torrey & Mach Funeral Home in Alma is in charge of the arrangements.