Ely J Dehart

Ely James Dehart age 14 of Ansley, NE passed away at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE on November 19, 2020 due to a motor vehicle accident. Ely was born on January 9, 2006 to Nathan and Jennifer (Copper) Dehart at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE. Ely we the oldest brother of 3 younger siblings, Bently, Trenton and Emilynn Dehart all from Ansley, NE

Ely attended school in Sumner, NE, where he played Basketball, Football, Baseball, and played in the band for SEM Mustangs. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and diesel trucks. Ely had a strong love for his family, friends, and teammates. Ely will always be remembered for the way he made everyone he met in his short life laugh and smile. He truly had a big caring loving heart that will never be forgotten.

Ely is preceded in death by Grandfather Kevin Copper, and a Uncle Casey Copper.

Ely is survived by his parents Nathan and Jennifer, two brothers, Bently and Trenton, and sister Emilynn of Ansley, grandparents Jimmy Dehart of Ord, grandmothers Catherine Brott Dehart of Berwyn, and Laurie (Alspaugh) Copper of Tomah, WI, great-grandmother Elsie (Leibhart) Losey of Brighton, TN, several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A Memorial service will be Friday, November 27^th at 1:30 pm at the Oconto Community Building in Oconto, NE. The public is encouraged to participate outside the Community Center, a sound system will be in place for the public during the service. Visitation will be Friday, November 27^th from 12:30 to 1:30 pm at the Oconto Community Center in Oconto. Memorials are suggested to the Ely James Dehart family at 1012 Edmunds St Ansley, NE  68814. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at www.govierbrothers.com. Govier Brothers Mortuary will comply with the CDC and State of Nebraska.