Jane Rae Esch

Hastings resident Jane Rae Esch, 84, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022, at Sutton Community Home, Sutton, NE.   

Graveside service and burial will be held for family, at Blue Valley Cemetery, Ayr. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date.

Jane was born March 10, 1938, in Hastings, NE to Francis and Gertrude (Burroughs) Dickerson. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1956. Jane married William “Bill” Esch on November 1, 1958. To this marriage, there were three sons. They later divorced.

Jane worked as a care aide. She was a member of a bowling league in Hastings for many years. Jane enjoyed spending time with family & friends. She was passionate about sports, especially when her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were involved, and loved watching Nebraska Football and Volleyball. Jane was well known for her sense of humor and spunkiness.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents; son, James; sisters, Dorothy McKie, Mary Clark, and Bobbie Scheidies; and brothers, Earl Dickerson, Richard Dickerson, and Duke Dickerson. 

SURVIVORS:

Sons & Spouses:                    
    Mike & Sarah Esch
    Chris & Gretchen Esch

Grandchildren & Spouses:    
    Nicholas & Rachel Esch
    Ryan Esch & Jennifer Peshek (fiancé)
    Aaron & Weily Esch
    Samantha & Ryan Weber
    Jameson & Maggie Esch
    Austin Esch & Emma Grenfell (fiancé)
    Regan Esch & Eric Wademan (fiancé)
    Jake Esch
    Jenna Esch

Great-Grandchildren:            
    Jonah Esch
    Allie Esch
    Isaiah Esch
    Braylon Esch
    Emerie Arocho
    Iverson Esch
    Hayden Weber
    Pierson Weber
    Linnea Esch
    Baby Esch due in February

Sister:                                    
    Marmie Bruckman
Sister-in-law:                         
    Laverne Schreiner

Several Nieces & Nephews