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Jesse Lee Polivka

1966 - 2025

BORN

1966

DIED

2025

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Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home - Lincoln

4040 A Street

Lincoln, Nebraska

Jesse Polivka Obituary

Jesse Lee Polivka

May 8, 1966 - February 18, 2025

Jesse Lee Polivka, 58, of Lincoln, NE died February 18, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born May 8, 1966 in Lincoln to Theodore & Mary (Mach) Polivka.

Jesse is survived by his wife Laurie; children Nicole (Micah) Witt, Jaret (fiancé, Abie) Polivka, Trevor (Cortney) Polivka; granddaughter Raya; mother Mary Polivka; siblings Kurtis (Judy) Polivka, Becky (Kenny) McGarvie; and nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Theodore.

Visitation 3 to 8 p.m (Family present 5 to 7 p.m.) Friday at Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A Street, Lincoln. Funeral service 1 pm Saturday at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1621 Superior St., Lincoln. Burial in Oak Creek Cemetery in Raymond, NE. Memorials to St. Luke UMC Church. Condolences: www.bmlfh.com.
Published by Lincoln Journal Star on Feb. 19, 2025.

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The Hurst Family

February 22, 2025

No time with someone you love is ever long enough. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time with our deepest sympathy.

Kevin Danley

February 20, 2025

RIP Jesse, prayers to the family

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Feb

21

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home

4040 A Street, Lincoln, NE 68510

Feb

22

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

St Luke United Methodist Church

1621 Superior St., Lincoln 68521

Feb

22

Interment

Oak Creek Cemetery

3931-2801 W Mill Rd, Raymond, NE 68428

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4040 A Street, Lincoln, NE 68510

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