James R. Messing Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James R. Messing, 64, of Central City, Nebraska died Thursday, June 20, 2013 at St. Francis Skilled Care in Grand Island. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 25 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shelby, Nebraska with Father John Rooney officiating. Visitation will be Monday, June 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wagner Funeral Home in Central City. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Shelby. Jim was born on July 19, 1948 in Shelby, Nebraska to Sylvester L. and Caroline M. (Means) Messing. Jim served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to Cheryl Ann Davidson on June 26, 1971, at St. Rose of Lima, Miami, FL. Jim was employed by Hornady Manufacturing in Grand Island and worked there for eighteen years. Survivors left to cherish his memory include his wife, Cheryl Ann Messing of Central City, NE, two sons and daughters-in-law, Jim P. and Jody Messing of Central City, NE; and Mike and Heather Messing of IA, two daughters, Heather Messing of Central City, NE; and Robin Messing and Chris of Tucson, AZ, four grandchildren, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Carol Messing of Schuyler, NE; and John and JoAnn Messing of Shelby, NE, and a sister and brother-in-law, Nadine and Norman Jedlicka of Columbus, NE. Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice and condolences may be sent to the family at www.wagnerfuneral.com.

James R. Messing

July 19, 1948 - June 20, 2013