Daisy Evelyn Kuskie

Daisy Evelyn Kuskie, 92, of Central City, NE died Sunday, December 14, 2014, at Litzenberg Long Term Care in Central City. Memorial services will be Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Wagner Funeral Home in Central City with Pastor Tess Hufford officiating. Family will greet friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Central City Cemetery. Daisy was born January 17, 1922, in Lincoln, NE, the daughter of Ed and Agnes (Varga) Zichek. She grew up in the Central City area and graduated from Central City High School. She was united in marriage to Elsmer L. Kuskie on August 30, 1940. Elsmer and Daisy farmed their entire married life north of Central City. Elsmer passed in 2005 and Daisy moved to town in 2006. Daisy attended the United Methodist Church of Central City. She was well known in the area for her baking and decorating of cakes for 25 years. She will also be remembered for her embroidery, making quilts, cooking for family and friends, coffee times, extension club, enjoyable times at the Senior Center, and the many family celebrations. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and Bob Herbig of Central City, NE, her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Marlene Kuskie of Kearney, NE, grandsons, Mike and Ann Herbig of Central City, NE; Steve and Julie Herbig of Central City, NE; and Kurt and Kristina Kuskie of Ft. Collins, CO, granddaughters, Diana and Ryan Senkbile of Donahue, IA, and Jennifer and Dan Danielson of Seattle, WA, great-grandchildren include, Kris Herbig, Brooke Herbig, Nick Herbig, Mitch Herbig, Ellen Danielson, Addison Danielson, Katie Kuskie, Savannah Senkbile, Harold Senkbile, Harley Senkbile and Tressie Senkbile. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Elsmer Kuskie, and brothers, Melvin Zichek, Donald Zichek and Harvey Zichek. Memorials suggested to the Central City Senior Center or Central City United Methodist Church. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wagnerfuneral.com. Songs: “Amazing Grace” and “Going Home” Honorary Pallbearers: Mike Herbig, Steve Herbig, Diana Senkbile, Kurt Kuskie, and Jennifer Danielson.

Daisy Evelyn Kuskie

January 17, 1922 - December 14, 2014