Jessie Allan “Jess” Casteel, 34, of Columbus, Nebraska formerly of Burwell, Nebraska died January 5, 2021 at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha after a battle with cancer. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the First Congregational Church in Burwell. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell. Pastor Alan Petersen will officiate. Visitation will be Friday from 5 -7 p.m. at Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to 4 The Cure or the Burwell City Park Frisbee Golf Course.
Jess was born October 1, 1986 in Burwell, Nebraska to Gregg and Lois (McBride) Casteel.
Jess graduated from Burwell High School in 2005. He then graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree. After graduation he started to work at Menards. He later moved to Menards in Hastings and then in Columbus, where he was the second Manager.
Jess enjoyed frisbee golf, gamming and camping. He was a hard worker and a self-taught pianist.
Jess is survived by his mom, Lois Casteel of Burwell, Nebraska. His dad, Gregg and Kellie Casteel of Burwell, Nebraska. His grandma, Berneta Casteel of Ord, Nebraska and three brothers, Cody Casteel and his fiancée Kelly of Nashville, Tennessee, Cole Casteel of Columbus, Nebraska and Wade Casteel of Burwell, Nebraska.
Jess was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford and Evelynn McBride and Richard Casteel. An aunt, Doris McBride and an uncle, Gary McBride.
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