James Nejezchleb

Former Deweese resident, James “Jim” Nejezchleb, 95, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at Central Nebraska Veteran’s Home, Kearney, NE.

Rosary service will be at 7 pm on Tuesday, April 9, at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm with family present Tuesday, April 9, at the church. Memorial Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 10,  at Our Lady of Assumption in Deweese with Father Loras Grell officiating. Burial with military rites will be at St. Martin’s Cemetery near Deweese. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date.  The service will be live-streamed on Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home’s website. To view the service, go to James’s obituary and click the play button shown towards the bottom of the page. 

Jim was born on November 27, 1928, in Spring Ranch, NE to Adolph and Rose (Mazour) Nejezchleb. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1947. Jim actively served our country as a radio operator in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Upon discharge, he moved back to Nebraska where he worked in an auto body shop in Lincoln, Nebraska. He later moved back to Deweese and accepted a job at the grain elevator. He then married Sharon Busboom on April 6th, 1961 at the catholic church in Deweese. When offered the chance to buy the elevator he purchased it instead of letting it close. He was the owner and operator for many years. Throughout his life, Jim’s interests include fishing, golfing, bowling, baseball, and attending Huskers football. He was involved in several generations of children’s lives by coaching baseball and basketball teams throughout the years. 

Upon retirement, Jim sold the elevator to CPI. During retirement, he enjoyed playing golf, fishing and watching Husker football and volleyball. When he moved to Kearney, he continued to enjoy fishing, playing cards, working puzzles, and woodworking. 

Jim was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion Kent Kailey Post #45, VFW, and NGFA.  Jim served on the Sandy Creek school board. He was an active member of Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church and over the years enjoyed serving as a lector, an acolyte, and mentoring the church youth in CCD classes.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph & Rose; wife, Sharon; son, Perry Nejezchleb; brother, George Nejezchleb; sisters, Edna Sutter and Mildred Knapp; and step-great-granddaughter, Maci Fraser.

Survivors:
Children & Spouses:               
    Jamie & Cindy Nejezchleb – Deweese, NE  
    Pauli Nejezchleb – Gretna, NE
    Heidi & Tony Tringali – Charlotte, NC
Grandchildren & Spouses:      
    Creighton Nejezchleb
    Halston & Jenna Nejezchleb
    Jamison Nejezchleb
    Sedonia Tringali
    Thomas Tringali
    Tyler & Ashley Olson
    Tanya & Tyler Fraser
    Cole & Beth Olson
Great-Grandchildren:              
    Brooklyn Nejezchleb
    Maddilyn Nejezchleb
    Karlyn Nejezchleb
    Karter Nejezchleb
    Brenna Fraser
    Hadley Fraser
    Nora Olson
    Stetson Olson
    Josie Olson
 Sister:      
    Margaret “Margie” Mertens – Lincoln, NE
  Numerous Nieces and Nephews