It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Al Sheffield of Grand Island, Nebraska, born in Holdrege, Nebraska, who passed away on May 17, 2024, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Al Sheffield to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his sister Trish Sheffield; his parents-in-law, Dennis and Bettie Akerson; and his granddaughter Cali Hesser. He is survived by : his wife Cindy Akerson; his children, Chad Sheffield (Kayla) of Grand Island and Courtney Hesser (Brandon) of Lincoln; his grandchildren, Caden, Chase, Alli Sheffield, Braxton, Brenna and Cassidy Hesser; his brothers, Monte Sheffield (Ruth) of Kearney and John Sheffield (Kari) of McCook; his stepmother Edna Sheffield of Minden; and his stepsiblings, Patty Galbraith (Harry), Brad Lundeen (Patty) and Ave Lundeen (Denise). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, May 21st 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Peace Lutheran Church (1710 North Rd, Grand Island, NE 68803). A celebration of life was held on Wednesday, May 22nd 2024 at 10:30 AM at the Church Order Flowers (1710 North Rd, Grand Island, NE 68803).

Memorials are suggested to either Peace Lutheran Church or the Northwest Education Foundation (earmarked for the boys' basketball team).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
All Faiths Funeral Home