Charles Laverne “Chuck” Wisehart was born Dec. 24, 1939, in Humphrey, to Romey and Lena (Labenz) Wisehart and passed away Aug. 24, 2026, in Lincoln,at the age of 86.
Chuck attended school in Humphrey. He was united in marriage to Julie Stoeber on Sept. 22, 1962, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Humphrey. They lived in Humphrey until 1966, before moving to Omaha until 1968. They then made the move to Seward, where Chuck was assigned with the Nebraska State Patrol. In March of 1979, Chuck and Julie purchased the Rivoli Theatre. Together they made the Rivoli more than a theatre, it was a gathering place, a home for stories, and a symbol of what made Seward so special.
Chuck was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Above all, he cherished his family and treasured the memories made while taking them on trips and adventures. Chuck truly loved life and found great joy in music. He will be remembered for his love of family, his appreciation for the outdoors, and his wittiness.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Julie Wisehart.
Survivors cherishing his memory include his children and spouses, Craig (Nancy) Wisehart, Wahoo, Cheryl (Thomas) Vajgrt, Pleasant Dale, Chris (Darcy) Wisehart, Columbus, Connie Greger, Beaver Crossing; grandchildren and spouses, Blake (Kellie) Vajgrt, Lincoln, Miranda (Andrew) Steadman, Wahoo, Emilie (Ashton) Jones, Lincoln, Alex Greger, Lincoln, Chelsey (Zach) Sheehy, Phoenix, Savanna Greger, Beaver Crossing, Kylie Wisehart, Lincoln; great-grandchildren, Claire Jones, Lincoln, Neill Steadman, Wahoo, Noah Jones, Lincoln, Jacinta Vajgrt, Lincoln, Colette Steadman, Wahoo, Addelynn Steadman, Wahoo, Dominic Vajgrt, Lincoln, Robert Sheehy, Phoenix; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Visitation with family will be Sunday, Aug. 30, from 1 – 4 p.m. at Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 6 p.m. the same day at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. The funeral mass will be Monday, Aug. 31, at 10 a.m. at the church with interment at the Seward Cemetery.
Arrangements by Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home.
