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Joseph C. Kratky

18 Mar 1925 – 31 Oct 2016

Birth18 Mar 1925
Death31 Oct 2016
CemeterySaint Bonaventure Cemetery
Columbus , Platte County , Nebraska , USA
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/172067890

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Joseph C. Kratky was born March 18, 1925 in Prague, NE to James and Emma (Mach) Kratky. He grew up in Prague and graduated from Prague High School. Joe entered the US Army during World War II where he served as a SGT. Following his discharge, Joe lived in Greeley, CO for a short time before attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he received his Electrical Engineering Degree. Joe was united in marriage to Burnetta Yarger on January 18, 1952 in Beatrice, NE. After their marriage, Joe made his home in Columbus where he worked at Soil Movers, Behlens, and at Henkes. Following Joe's retirement, he enjoyed dancing, woodworking, Husker fan, football, and flowers. He was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, Holy Name Society, and Perpetual Adoration. Joe was a member of the VFW and the Lamp Lighters Dance Club. He is survived by: Wife Burnie Kratky of Columbus Daughter Patricia (Rick) Cheloha of Columbus Grandchildren: Abby (Jason) Shiffermiller of Omaha, Kelly (Andrew) Petersen of Pleasanton, NE, Kate (Derek) Thomas of Lincoln, NE, and Bradley Cheloha of Columbus. Great Grandchildren: Revere and Mazlow Thomas, Liam Petersen, and Arthur Shiffermiller He is preceded in death by: Parents Son John J. Kratky Brothers Jimmy, Frank, and Richard Kratky Sisters Adeline Whidden and Eleanor Musilek In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the family wishes Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM, Friday, November 04, 2016 St. Bonaventure Catholic Church 1565 18th Avenue Columbus,  NE Rev. Mike Keating Vigil 7:00 PM, Thursday, November 03, 2016 McKown Funeral Home Columbus,  NE Visitation McKown Funeral Home Columbus,  NE 5-7 pm Thursday and 8:30-10:30 am Friday Interment St. Bonaventure Cemetery Columbus,  NE with Military Honors by Hartman Post #84 American Legion Honor Guard

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