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JAY A "Skeet" NISELY

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JAY NISELY Obituary

JAY NISELY Jay A. (Skeet) Nisely was born on January 17, 1949, in Nebraska City, NE to J.C. and Norma Jean (Gore) Nisely. He passed away on August 20, 2025. Jay married Vicki Schroeder of Rising City, NE on April 25, 1981, at Christ Lutheran in Lincoln. He enlisted in the Navy in 1967 and served four years. Jay served on the Aircraft Carriers, USS Enterprise and USS America. He also served on the submarine US Bugara. Jay taught swimming and scuba lessons. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was very involved in muzzle loading with the Rock Creek Renegades. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother, and brother Scott. Jay is survived by his wife; Vicki, brothers Patrick (Ellen) of Lincoln, Robert (Marlene) of Syracuse, sisters-in-law Geri Ann Nisely-Moore (Ed Moore) of Marshalltown, IA, Marlene Curtis of Larkspur, CO, Lorna (Keith) Ringle of Fremont and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 31, 2025, from 1 p.m. 3 p.m. at Roper and Sons South Chapel (3950 Hohensee Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516). A luncheon will be served during this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Rock Creek Renegades Matt Talbot Kitchen

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Published by Syracuse Journal-Democrat from Aug. 25 to Aug. 29, 2025.

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