Jesse Lee Kreisel, 45, died on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Neb. He was born on Aug. 25, 1980, in Grand Island, Neb. to Randy and Paula (LaScala) Kreisel. He grew up in Spencer, Aurelia, Sioux Rapids areas in Iowa and graduated from Sioux Rapids in 1999. Jesse went on to attend classes at Western Iowa Tech. He was united in marriage to Lacey Barry on Aug. 22, 2009, at the Logan Christian Church. They were blessed with three boys Jaxen, Hayden and Paxton. He worked at NatureWorks in Blair, Neb.
Jesse was a huge fan of the New York Giants, sharing his enthusiasm during game days with family and friends. He also enjoyed watching UFC events and WWE. Although he went mushroom hunting, Jesse most of all enjoyed eating the mushrooms. He liked grilling and smoking meats and trying new foods and drinks. His family and friends looked forward to the Superbowl parties he threw at the house. Jesse would tell you he was deathly allergic to cats, but his three constant companions, Oreo, Samuel and Shirley, stayed close to him, especially after his cancer diagnosis. Jesse's hobbies included phone and video gaming (Clash and Zelda), music and fishing. Above all, Jesse treasured the time spent with his family and friends and enjoyed sharing stories of his younger years.
Jesse was preceded in death by his mother, Paula Rhea; aunt, Teresa Mesenbrink; and grandparents, Gus and Pauline LaScala and Dick Kreisel. He is survived by his wife, Lacey Kreisel of Logan; sons, Jaxen, Hayden and Paxton; father, Randy (Pati) Kreisel; brother, Cory (Katlyn) Kreisel; sister, Savannah (Josh) Kreisel; grandmother, Marilyn Kreisel; Lacey’s parents, Diane (Rod) Meeker and David Barry; and many other relatives and friends.
A funeral service was held on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at Logan Christian Church in Logan. Pastor Daniel Robbins presided over the service. The recorded musical selections were “Stairway to Heaven”, “Hold on To Memories” and “Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone”. The pallbearers were Cory Kreisel, Tony Bennett, Todd Bennett, Rusty Meeker, Reegan Meeker and Reis Meeker. Jesse’s final resting place is at the Logan Cemetery.
Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine was in charge of arrangements. www.foutsfuneralhome.com
