James Ernest Peister Sr. – Memorial Fund
Former Broken Bow City Clerk/Administrator of 30 years, Tax/Accounting Professional of 50+ Years, U.S. Marine Corporal, Coach, Husband, Father, & Grandfather
Welcome to the Jim Peister Memorial Fund information page. We are sharing Jim's memorial wish list, as the family will be collecting donations to be given to his chosen memorials.
James “Jim” Ernest Peister Sr.; 82, a lifelong resident of Broken Bow, Nebraska, passed away Sunday May 2nd, 2021. Jim graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1957 and attended college. Jim returned to Broken Bow from the Marine Corps to work in the family accounting and tax business. He diligently worked for the residents of Broken Bow in the capacity of City Clerk & Administrator.
Jim Peister’s professional career was instrumental in the growth and development of the community of Broken Bow. The Broken Bow Living Tree Memorial in Melham Park, the Melham Lake, and the Olympic size pool; were all important accomplishments he envisioned. Jim embraced his role as the first Broken Bow head swim team coach for 20 years. His extraordinary influence will undoubtedly continue to be felt for many more years to come.
Jim's wish was to add to the Living Tree Memorial in Melham Park, with trees, bench, and fountain located near the old pool where he started the Broken Bow Cosmo Swim Team.
Jim Peister, the Sportsman, was a founding member of the first Broken Bow One Box Pheasant Hunt in 1960, also of the Litchfield, Nebraska, Dads, Lads & Lassie Hunt in 1975. These community hunts have positively impacted the lives of hundreds of individuals and families for six decades.
Jim's wish is to fund a One Box Pheasant Hunt Scholarship, benefiting the youth sportsman development projects.
Jim was the first Housing Authority Director and initiated grants for the current 40 unit "High Rise" apartment complex for elderly residence, and 40 additional scattered residences for low-income families. These are signatures of the service, friendship, and tradition that Jim Peister cultivated within the Broken Bow community.
Jim's wish is to make a donation for beautification, arts & crafts supplies, and hospitality improvement.
In recognition of their support of his loving wife Leah (Javinar) Peister during Jim's battle with cancer. Jim would like to make a memorial donations to Jenny M. Melham Memorial Hospital.
Your memorial donation will support Jim's everlasting commitment towards the community of Broken Bow. We thank you for your consideration in assisting our family by making his memorial wishes come true.
Organized by Nakia Luree Peister, Jim's Grand Daughter, along with his daughter Ann & son James. Let's come together and make this happen!
Jim's viewing with the family will be on Thursday May 13th from 4:30-6:30pm at Govier Brothers in Broken Bow. An honorable military funeral service, open to the public, will be held at Govier Brothers, on Saturday May, 15th 10:30 am, with burial to follow at Broken Bow Cemetery. Those not able to attend the funeral can view it online by following the link. https://www.govierbrothers.com/obituary/jim-peister
