Jarrod L. Liske, 51, of Grand Island, NE died doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle on Monday, June 12, 2023. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Following the committal service please join the family in "The Spare Room" at Westside Lanes for a meal and to share your memories of Jarrod. In true Jarrod fashion please wear your jeans and your favorite Harley Davidson or Husker shirt. P.S. do not forget your hats. Visitation will be on Sunday, June 18, 2023, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the family for designation at a later date. Condolences may be given and Jarrod's video can be viewed at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under Jarrod's obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.
Jarrod was born April 5, 1972, to Leo and Maxine (Stobbe) Liske. Jarrod grew up in Grand Island where he graduated from Central Catholic in1990. After graduation Jarrod served in the U.S. Marine Corp entering on 10.2.1990. While in the Marines he was stationed in California and Okinawa, Japan until his discharge on 11.13.1992, when he returned home to his family in Grand Island. Jarrod married Angela Cooper in 2000 in Las Vegas, NV. From this union Zane and Emma were born. Jarrod worked with his father, at Liske and Sons Construction, where his interest for working with wood became a passion. In 2010, Jarrod met the love of his life Jessica and they were married on July 20, 2013. Jessica brought three daughters, Morgan, Kennedy, and Emily Whiting. A son, Jackson was born to Jarrod and Jessica bringing their crazy clan to the number six. Jarrod prided himself in being an amazing father to his six children. In addition to their own children, Jarrod and Jessica were foster parents for numerous children that they have cared for as their own. In 2022, Jarrod began working as an independent contractor for ASAP Delivery.
Jarrod had many things he enjoyed outside of work such as his love for his motorcycles. He loved the Huskers and was a big football fan. His favorite basketball team was Duke. Jarrod enjoyed being a pilot as he would fly his drone. When his girls were younger, he coached them and had a love for watching them play softball as they grew. Some of his favorite meals were those he cooked in his smoker. Although he may deny it at times, he loved his furry friends and even kept a cup of water on his night stand so the cat could have a cup as well. Most of all, Jarrod loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed going on camping trips, traveling and hiking with them, making lots of memories for them. For the last two years he has had his favorite "Job" which was playing with his granddaughter, Rikki.
Jarrod will be missed by his wife, Jessica, his children, Zane (Lexi) Liske and daughter Rikki, Morgan, Kennedy, Emma, Emily, and Jackson, all of Grand Island.
Parents, Leo and Maxine Liske of Grand Island, NE
Father-in-law, Henry "Mac" McWilliams of Grand Island, NE
Siblings, Janiece Jones of Grand Island, NE
Joe (Jackie) LIske of Grand Island, NE
Jim (Sharon) Liske of Grand Island, NE
Jill (April) Liske-Clark of Saipan, MP
Grandmother-in-law, Alta Russell of Arlington, NE
Brothers-in-law, Jason Belohlavy of Michigan
Jeff (Stacey) of Missouri
Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Jarrod is preceded in death by his son, Mason Liske, grandparents, Henry and Martha Liske, Herbert and Zenobia "Toby" Stobbe, Mother-in-law, Debra McWilliams, brothers-in-law, Pat Jones and Bill Leach.
Visitation
Curran Funeral Chapel
Sunday, June 18, 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
3005 South Locust Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
Celebration of Life Gathering
Curran Funeral Chapel
Monday, June 19, 2023
2:00 PM
3005 South Locust Street
Grand Island, NE 68801