Merritt E. Paist Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Merritt E. Paist of Kearney, Nebraska, whose life came to an end on June 27, 2024 at the age of 91, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Ralph Paist and Minnie Paist; his daughter Sandra Eickhoff; his sister-in-law Kathleen Pflaster; his son-in-law Jamie Carlson; and his granddaughter Hannah Bebb.
He is survived by : his wife Ellen Paist of Kearney; his children, Jodi Parsons (Tim), Diane Carlson of Kearney and Michael Paist of Kearney; his sister Marialee Hartman of Kearney; his grandchildren, Mandy Farber (C. J.), Lisa Hopkins (Brian), Shelby Parsons (John Cervantes), Matthew Carlson, Nicholas Carlson, Alexis Carlson, Erik Bebb, Jessica Rogers (Colin), Sabrina Speth (Will), Emily Winkelmann (Ian), Brianna Eickhoff and Justice Paist (Jasmen); and his great grandchildren, Hannah Eckhout (Breyden), Macie Farber, Mallorie Hopkins, Kinlie Hopkins, Abigail Bebb, Owen Rogers, Olivia Rogers, Wesley Speth, Wyatt Speth, Gracelyn Speth and Isaac Winkelmann. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Monday, July 1st 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services (2421 Avenue A, Kearney, NE 68847). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 at 10:30 AM at the First Baptist Church (3610 6th Ave, Kearney, NE 68845).
Memorials are suggested to The American Automobile Experience (the classic car museum), 3600 US-30 B, Kearney, NE 68847.
