July 5, 1935 – November 20, 2023
Quincy Skinner was born on July 5, 1935 to Byron V. and Pearle J. (Beyersdorf) Skinner in Gordon, NE. He grew up seven miles west of Merriman with his parents and siblings, Jerry and Junie. Quincy attended elementary school at Cherry County Highway School District #61 about seven miles from the home place. He graduated high school from the Nebraska School of Agriculture at Curtis in 1953. While in high school Quincy held many offices including Annual Staff, Rodeo, Junior Ak-Sar-Ben, Board of Directors, Dorm Commissioner and Aggie Stockmen. Quincy was drafted into the United States Army and served from January 13, 1959 to January 5, 1961. He served overseas stationed in Karlsruhe, Germany with the Battery “A”, 3rd Observation Battalion 25th Artillery Company. After Quincy was discharged from the military he came home to help work the family ranch.
On December 30, 1971 Quincy was united in marriage to Oleta (Dahlgren) Skinner and have built their wonderful life together on the ranch, side-by-side for 51 years. Two children were born to this union: Loleta Lee and Neil Paul. Quincy was a protector, from his family at home to the livestock he tended every day.
He was a hard worker who took great pride in everything he did. This was apparent in each uniform haystack across the meadow, the tightly stretched fence lines winding through the hills and every perfectly placed brand on a new calf come spring. He was a talented leather worker crafting belts, billfolds, purses, clocks, bowling bags, footstools and checkbook covers for many family members, friends and neighbors. His leatherwork was just as detailed and perfect as his haystacks.
Quincy recently passed away November 20 at his home on the ranch. He is survived by his wife, Oleta; daughter Loleta Connell (Casey); son Neil Skinner (Ashley); grandsons-Cade, Jace and Trey Connell; granddaughter Pearle Leta Skinner and sister Junie Hooper.
Quincy served as Highway School District #61 School Board President for many years. He volunteered at the Merriman Rodeo and the Sheridan County Fair and Rodeo in charge of the roping chutes. In 2018, the SCF&R Board honored Quincy for over 50 years of volunteer service. Quincy was a KayDee Feed Company sales rep for the Sandhills area for 41 years, taking over the dealership after his father, Byron, retired after 50 years.