Gary L. Bors, 80, of Crete died October 4, 2019 in Crete, NE. He was born February 6, 1939 in Friend, NE to Milo and Evelyn (Fritz) Bors. He attended rural schools in Saline County, Dorchester Public School, and graduated from Crete Public School in 1957. He joined the Army National Guard in Crete, NE in May 1957 serving with the 1056th Transportation Company. He attended basic training at Ft. Leonardwood, MO and then served at Ft. Chaffee, AR. He married Carole Sue Vaverka on June 18, 1960 at United Methodist Church in Crete. He was then activated for 10 months at Ft. Sill, OK in 1961. In 1962 he moved back to Crete and worked as a heavy equipment operator building Pawnee, Conestoga, Stagecoach and Wagontrain watersheds. He also drove for Crete/Wilber Freightlines and a semi for the Dorchester Co-op. He was honorably discharged on April 30, 1965. In 1964 he and his family moved to the family farm where he worked alongside his father until Milo's death in 1968. He proudly took over the family farming operation raising livestock and producing row crops. He participated in the county fair tractor pulls before becoming a member of the Nebraska Bush Pullers Association where he drove his 180 Allis Chalmers named "Locomotion". He and Carole moved off the farm in 2001. He was a member of the Dorchester American Legion. Gary and Carole were honored with the 100 year Pioneer Farm Family award in 2014. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carole; son Mark (Judy) Bors of Dorchester; daughter Robin Bors (Tim Bruder) of Hickman; daughter Michelle (Mike) Hatfield of Crete; grandchildren, Taylor Bors, Lucas (Chelsea) Apfelbeck, Brad Pribyl, Holley Pribyl, Clarissa Bors, Jake Hatfield, four great-grandchildren and one on the way; sister-in-law Beverly Ficke; and many nieces and nephews. Gary is preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother-in-law Cheryl and Kenneth Smith, brother-in-law Kenneth Ficke, and granddaughters Mary Bors and Erin Bors. Visitation with family is October 9, 2019 at Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete, NE from 5-7 p.m. Funeral services are October 10, 2019 at Kuncl Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. with the burial following at Riverside Cemetery in Crete. Memorials to Dorchester American Legion Post 264 and Crete Fire and Rescue.  Arrangements entrusted to Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete.