George Marion Roesler

George Roesler passed away peacefully at The Harbor Senior Care assisted living facility in Lincoln, Nebraska on January 7, 2026 surrounded by his family.

George Marion Roesler was born on March 28, 1942, to Henry and Sophia Roesler. He graduated from Tobias Public School in 1960. On February 28, 1964, he was united in marriage to JoAnn Drake at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lincoln. Together, they were blessed with four children and shared 56 years of marriage.

George retired in 2005 after many years as an air brake man for Burlington Northern. Throughout his working years, he rarely missed his children’s countless ball games and activities. He especially enjoyed riding motorcycles, camping with friends, and taking many road trips to Colorado and South Dakota.

After moving back to Western, George became a familiar and helping presence in the community. If anyone needed work done or a hand to help, he was always there. Even in retirement, he could often be found at a gym or on a field, proudly watching his grandchildren play sports. Laughing with family and friends was always at the top of his list of favorite activities.

Survived by -

Children Lennie & Bobbi Roesler of Lincoln, Becky & Michael Roselius of Lincoln, Natalie & Brian Meeske of Omaha, and Kristy & Ronnie Rothe of Elkhorn. Grandkids Jamie & Erick Russell, Katie & Robert Worley, Josh Ellis, Alex & Morgan Ellis, Brian & Brittany Ellis, Isaiah Ellis, Sophia Ellis, Cally Ellis, Meg & William Jewell, Ashtyn Meeske, Mitchell Meeske, Graham Meeske, Grace Rothe and Reese Rothe. Great grandkids Teagan & Carter Russell, Easton Worley, Lincoln & Hazel Ellis, Cora, Clementine, & Barrett Ellis, and Elijah Ellis. Sisters and brother in law JoAnn Schwisow, Bernice Roesler, Evelyn Roesler, Carolyn & Les Haake, Elaine Waltke, and Donna Crannell. Brother and Sister in laws Mary Drake, Kate Moran, Carolyn & Bob Neihouse, Barb Drake, Kathy & James Brueggemann, Bruce Drake, Rhonda & Daryl Drewes, Brad & Cathy Drake, Barb & Bob Vnoucek, Denise & Frank Myers.

Preceded in death by-

Wife Jo Ann (Drake) Roesler, Parents Henry & Sophia Roesler, Brothers and sisters Arnold & Jean Roesler, Verneda & Eldo Weishahn, Willard & Felice Roesler, Vernon & Janile Roesler, Rolland & Marlene Roesler, Kenneth & Arlene Roesler, Virgil Schwisow, Lawrence & Fran Roesler, Herbert Roesler, Paul Roesler, and Robert Roesler. Father and Mother in law Gerald & Velma Drake. Brothers in law Allen, James, Doug, & John Drake. Brother and sister in law Larry & Janice Breemes, sister in law Cindy Drake.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 10th at 11:00 am at Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home in Fairbury, NE. Interment to follow at Plainview Cemetery in Western, NE. Memorials have been established to Zion Lutheran Church of Tobias and Harbor Senior Care Assisted Living Facility.