Jeff Baxa, age 54 of Western, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Jeff was born June 17, 1965 to George and Pauletta Baxa. He lived his entire life on the farm in the Western area. He graduated from Tri County High School in 1983. Jeff married Nancy Mailahn on February 22, 2008. He helped his dad on the farm and then took over the farm when his father retired. He had a love for farming and took pride in making his farm and equipment the best it could be. Jeff enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, family, and friends. He also enjoyed camping and going on trips. He is survived by his wife Nancy, son Mason Mailahn and fiancé Kristina, grandkids: Dylan, Landon, and Bellamy, father George Baxa and stepmother Jane, mother Pauletta Baxa, sisters: Marjorie Badousek, Julie Anderson and husband Rob of Crete, nephew, Brendon Baxa and wife Julie and niece Ruth Ann Badousek, sisters-in-law: Diane Muller, Marilyn and husband Jay McKernan, Judy and husband Gerald Behrends, aunts, uncles, many other nieces and nephews. Cremation, no visitation. Celebration of Life on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Saline Center, 1102 County Road M, Western, Nebraska 68464 (On hwy 15) with Jon Palmquist officiating. Casual dress is requested. Memorials to the Western Fire Department in lieu of flowers. Kuncl Funeral Home in Wilber is handling arrangements.