Ernest LeRoy Heskett

October 18, 1961 - December 11, 2014

Ernest L. Heskett, 53, of Central City, NE, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014. Memorial services will be Monday, December 15, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Spirit of Life Church in Grand Island with Pastor Tim Kilstrom officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, December 14, from 5-7 P.M. at Wagner Funeral Home in Central City. Burial will be at a later date in the Central City Cemetery. Ernest was born on October 18, 1961, in Dexter, Iowa to Maurice E. and Annie L. (Sweet) Heskett. He grew up all over the United States, and received his education at Boys Town in Omaha. He was united in marriage to Pamela D. Taylor on May 23, 1995 in Alexandria, VA. Pamela died March 11, 2008. He married Lisa M. Valla on May 15, 2010 at Riverside Park near Central City. The couple lived at Riverside until his death. Ernest worked at Bonnevilla and JBS Swift. He was a member of Spirit of Life Church in Grand Island. He enjoyed working on cars, motorcycles, woodworking, spending time with kids, and especially being a grandpa. Survivors include his wife Lisa Heskett, of Central City, NE, step-daughter, Felicia Finley of Central City, NE, father, Maurice Heskett, of Weston, WV, four grandchildren, brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank Sweet; Curtis Wieseler of Baltimore, MD; Gordon (JoDee) Heskett of Central City, NE; Maurice (Chelcia) Heskett of Yates Center, KS, and Patrick (Amanda)Heskett of Nebraska City, NE. He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Heskett, first wife, Pamela Heskett, four sisters, Brenda Sweet, Theresa Johannes, Barbara Hemenway, and Cathy Wieseler, and one brother, Michael Wieseler. Memorials are suggested to the family and condolences may be sent to them at the funeral home website, www.wagnerfuneral.com.