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Drew Lee Cassell, the son of Donald and Peggy (Porter) Cassell, was born on December 30, 1990 in Superior, Nebraska. He passed away on January 19, 2013 near Nelson, Nebraska at the age of 22 years and 20 days.
Drew attended the Nelson Elementary schools and was a graduate of Lawrence Nelson High School’s class of 2009. He attended Southeast Community College at Beatrice, Nebraska receiving his associates degree in Diversified Agriculture. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nelson and was baptized there by Father Frank Macovec and Confirmed by Father Philip Luther on April 30, 2003. Drew was employed at Superior Deshler in Superior.
Drew was a former member of the Lawrence/Nelson FFA and 4-H. He was active in the high school athletics and livestock judging. He also enjoyed riding horses, playing cards, playing softball, baseball and golf. He loved water sports, roping, hunting, camping, farming and hanging out with his friends and family, especially his nieces and nephews.
Drew was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marvin and Fern Cassell and uncles, Robert Sell and Charles Sell.
He is survived by his parents, Donald and Peggy Cassell of Nelson, Nebraska, grandparents, Ron and LaVeta Porter of Nelson, Nebraska, sisters, Denise Clements and husband Scott of Martell, Nebraska, Dina Hoelting and husband Wayne of Lawrence, Nebraska, Danielle Cassell of Valley, Nebraska, brother Dustin Cassell and wife Nicole of Nelson, Nebraska, nieces and nephews, Bailey, Briana, Brooklyn and Bryson Clements, Jace and Joel Hoelting and Addison, Kaliahna and Hoyt Cassell. Aunts and Uncles, Doug and Connie Porter and family of Nelson, Nebraska, Randy and Jacki Porter and family of Superior, Nebraska, Richard and Denise Porter and family of Elba, Nebraska, Pam McDermott and family of Lincoln, Nebraska and Joyce Sell and family of Hastings, Nebraska along with numerous cousins and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial: St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Superior, Nebraska
Time of Service: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 10:00 am
Clergy: Rev. Brad Zitek
Rosary Services: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the St. Josephs Catholic Church, Superior, Nebraska
Burial: Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nebraska
Memorials to: Memorials may go to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Visitation: From 1:00 pm-7:00 pm on Tuesday at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Superior, Nebraska
Klawitter-Price Funeral Home, 446 South Main St., Nelson, Nebraska 68961 Phone 402-225-3301
said on Tuesday, Jan 22 at 11:17 AM
Peggy and family, I'm so sorry for your loss, what a handsome young man. You all are in my prayers.
said on Tuesday, Jan 22 at 11:36 AM
So sorry for the loss of Drew. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God wrap is arms around all of you.
said on Tuesday, Jan 22 at 12:39 PM
To my longtime friends all the Porters and Cassell families. Words don't express my sadness for the loss of your dear Drew...son, brother, uncle grandson, nephew to you. I'm praying for comfort and strength for you all.
said on Wednesday, Jan 23 at 3:31 PM
do not drink and drive
said on Wednesday, Jan 23 at 9:27 PM
How did he die?
said on Thursday, Jan 24 at 6:36 AM
As long time friends of my parents, Ivan and Ivalee, even though I live far away, I am wishing you comfort! You are very loved. Rose Titus (Jacobitz) Las Vegas
said on Wednesday, Jan 30 at 12:02 AM
Wake up world. Alcohol killed this young man! How many more? I am so sorry for the family. A life that will NEVER see its potential........How many people did this affect? Let's honor him by making changes to our social behavior.
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