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Leo Kotrous

13 Nov 1930 – 1 Jan 2022

Birth	13 Nov 1930
Death	1 Jan 2022
Cemetery	Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery Verdigre , Knox County , Nebraska , USA
Added by	Misty Reynolds *♥* on 04 Jan 2022
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/235525618

Bio

Leo Kotrous, age 91, of Verdigre, Nebraska died Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Alpine Village in Verdigre. Leo Kotrous, son of Anton and Albina (Divis) Kotrous, was born November 13, 1930, at Verdigre, Nebraska. He attended country school and graduated from Verdigre High School in 1948. Leo served in the United States Air Force from 1950 until 1954, and was stationed at Astoria, Oregon. On August 25, 1962, Leo was united in marriage to Cleta Dvorak at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Verdigre. They were blessed with one daughter, Tina Marie, on May 15, 1967. Leo lived most of his life in Verdigre and was a heavy equipment operator or "Cat Skinner." He worked for Theisen Construction, the Devils Nest, and Vakoc Construction throughout his lifetime. Leo had excellent dirt-moving skills and was often requested by name. Leo was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Verdigre, the Knights of Columbus, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He served on the Volunteer Fire Department and the Housing Authority Board. He was known for his sense of humor, storytelling, and loved to play cards. Leo is survived by his wife, daughter, and two sister in laws. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Albina; brothers, Alvin and Melvin; brother-in-law, Bob Dvorak; and sisters-in-law, Bernadine (Tom) Lloyd and Connie (Bill) Tyler.

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Parents

• Anton Kotrous 1886–1958
• Albina Divis Kotrous 1896–1977

Spouse

• Cleta Dvorak Kotrous 1934–2024 FaG

Siblings

• Eman Kotrous 1918–1918
• Alvin "Buff" Kotrous 1922–1992
• Melvin Kotrous 1927–2010

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