Tad Messerli

The family of Tad Edward Messerli, age 59, announces his death on May 13, 2026 in Edgar, Nebraska. The son of Robert (Bob) and Carolyn Messerli was born on December 20, 1966, in Superior, NE. He was a beloved son, grandson, nephew, brother, cousin, uncle and friend.

Tad was raised in Edgar, Nebraska and lived there all his life. He attended Edgar elementary, and Sandy Creek Jr. Sr. Highschool class of 1985. After high school he joined the United States Army and was stationed in Korea. Tad attended Central Community College in Hastings and obtained an associate’s degree in business. He had several careers during his life. He worked for the family business siding and insulating houses. He was a substitute rural mail carrier. He worked at AGP for many years as the Safety Coordinator. He enjoyed his most recent employment at the Shaw chicken ranch.

Tad didn't just enjoy the places where he worked but the people that he worked with. He was a very caring person. He cared for his family and especially his Dad while in the nursing home. He was always there to help his family and friends.

Tad enjoyed fishing, playing cards and board games, cooking and baking. He played baseball and softball and was on a bowling league. He loved his dogs and enjoyed their companionship. He was a favorite with his nieces and nephews, telling jokes, and sharing stories. He enjoyed fantasy football and was a Huskers and Green Bay Packers fan.

Tad is preceded in death by his grandparents and parents.

Survivors include his brothers Tim Messerli of Edgar, and Ty Messerli of Kearney, NE, His sisters Paula (Craig) Johnson of Independence, MO, Peggy (Roger) Rumsey of Oak, NE, Trudy (Jon) Kamler of San Antonio, TX. His Nieces and nephews: Andrew (Holly) Johnson, Samuel Johnson, Joseph (Caylee) Johnson, Anna (Chanler) Sechrest, Isaiah (Rachel) Johnson, Amos (Melissa) Johnson, Emily Applegate, Kelsey (Anthony) Osborn, Andrea (Curt) Gosser, and Josie Kamler, His great-nieces and nephews: Charli, Kalli, Samuel, Kaiden, Carter, Haven, Mylo, Wade, Elsie, Norah, Ruth, Florence, Jude, Chloe, Everett, Emmett, Odin, and Kirby, cousins, and a host of friends.

Visitation and Family Receiving Friends will be held Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 5PM until 7PM at the Williams & Kuehn Funeral Home in Edgar. Funeral Services will be on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 10:30AM at the funeral home in Edgar.

Memorials are suggested to the Tad Messerli Memorial Fund for the family to designate at a later date and may be sent in care of Williams & Kuehn Funeral Home, 241 West 4th Ave., Red Cloud, NE 68970. Online condolences can be left for the family on Tad’s page at www.wkfuneralhomes.com.