The Superior Express -

Jerry Horst of Edgar, was born March 26, 1959, to John and Janice (Kinnison) Horst in Hastings, Neb. He died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Neb.

Jerry attended Edgar Elementary School and Sandy Creek High School,

graduating in 1977. He went on to study agriculture at University of Nebraska at Lincoln, graduating in 1981.

Jerry taught vocational agriculture at Wolbach Public School. It was during that time, he met and married Shirley Ogden. They had one son, John David Horst. The couple moved back to Jerry’s hometown of Edgar, where he had many jobs over the years, including working for the family business (Oak Creek Farms), which led to his pasta business (Mio Amore). He also worked for area farmers, Rosebrook Nursing Home and the local plumber. His favorite business was the Farmer’s Market in Edgar.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley of Edgar; son, John of Edgar; brother, Jeff of Lincoln, Neb., and brother, James of Beatrice.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Janice Horst; and a

brother, Jack Horst.

His funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Edgar American Legion. Pastor Ethan Feistner will be officiating. A reception will be held immediatley following the services at the American Legion. Williams Funeral Home of Edgar is in charge of the arrangements.