Rex Messersmith

Rex Messersmith obituary, McCook, NE

Rex Messersmith

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305 W C Street, McCook, NE 69001

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Trinity Lutheran Cemetery

, Bartley, NE 69020

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Rex Messersmith Obituary

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Rex L. Messersmith, age 67, passed away at his home in McCook, NE on February 15, 2026.

Full obituary will be published upon family approval.

Memorial contributions are suggested in Rex's name for future consideration. 

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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305 West C Street P.O. Box 476, McCook, NE 69001

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Upcoming Events

Feb

19

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

305 W C Street, McCook, NE 69001

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

20

Funeral service

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

305 W C Street, McCook, NE 69001

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

20

Burial

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran Cemetery

, Bartley, NE 69020

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Services provided by

Carpenter-Breland Funeral Home

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.