Kerry Lee Snell, 58, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 12. He was born Sept 22, 1966, in Franklin NE, to Larry and Gaylene Snell. After graduating from York High School he served six years in the National Guard Reserves. Kerry spent most of his career working for Stephens and Smith Construction in Lincoln. He contributed to many family homes as well as commercial buildings in his tenure and believed in doing quality work.
Kerry loved many outdoor activities like hunting and fishing and his family will forever have fond memories of him taking great care of all the novice campers on the extended family camping trips. He enjoyed watching cooking shows and sharing his passion and recipe ideas with others.
Kerry was known for his tenacity, once playing a football game with a broken arm and persevering through decades of hard work. He also had a protective nature whether that be sticking up for his younger siblings, calling family members to alert them about threatening weather coming their way, or checking in on a niece or nephew.
Kerry is survived by his siblings, Deb (Dwight) Hansen of York, Kim (David) Blaser of Malcolm, Denise (Tim) Brown of Lincoln, Darcy (Gary) Arnold of Lincoln, and Kurt Snell of York. He had fifteen nieces and nephews; five grand-nieces and nephews and many aunts, uncles, cousins and his work family at Stephens and Smith. Kerry was preceded in death by his parents, Larry and Gaylene Snell, brother Kevin Snell, nephew Adam Hansen, and niece Kirsten Snell.
To honor Kerry’s wishes there will be a private gathering at a family campsite along the Platte River. Please leave comments/memories/condolences at trumpmemorials.com. Memorial tributes to Kerry can be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
We honor Kerry’s life and he will be missed.
Really sorry to hear this. I’m confident that Andy and him are up in heaven making a ruckus and having fun!
Sorry for your lose. He and Andrew spent a lot of time together in their youth. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Kerry… I pray that you are at peace with the Lord. I remember when we were kids together in York. I took a lot of peace in meeting a tough kid who was also named Kerry. I am praying for of your family and friends who are going to miss you.
Worked side by side with Vern for the past 36+ years. Going to miss his phone calls when the Huskers were struggling in any sport. Rest easy my friend until we can work side by side again.
I’ll never forget watching Kerry walk up and down the long sets of stairs on his hands with legs straight up in the air. He mesmerized me with his strength and balance in addition to being so kind.
Sorry for your loss, lived a few houses down from him and were classmates and friends in our youth.
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. Kerry and I used to have some great times together at Village Inn (especially after hours). He was such a hard worker; he did our drain tile in our Lincoln house and then our stained and stamped concrete patio in Waverly; always willing to lend a hand. Every time I ran into him at the Waverly grocery store, he’d give me a big bear hug . . . absolutely made my day! What a kind soul he was, he will be missed. Sending prayers for your family.
Kerry and I graduated together from YHS. I was only there my senior year, but I remember Kerry and how kind and friendly he was to me. Lots of love to the family.