James “Jim” Frank Kosek, age 74, of Genoa, Nebraska passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Looking Glass Assisted Living.
Mass of Christian Burial to be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Utica, Nebraska on April 26th, 2023 at 10:00am, with visitation from 9:00-10:00 am. Burial at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Richardson County following the service. Monsignor Mark Huber will officiate.
Jim was born January 27, 1949 in Pawnee City, Nebraska to Joseph Jr. and Eleanora (Havlicek) Kosek. He attended Union District 31 Country School in rural Pawnee County through 3rd grade, and DuBois School through 8th grade. He then attended Pawnee City High School and graduated in 1967.
Jim married Ann Vrbka April 28, 1974 in Utica, Nebraska. Four children were born to this union. Jim later married Mary (Liss) Cuba February 7, 1987 in Columbus, Nebraska. Jim farmed in rural Pawnee County, before welding full-time at Volzke Corporation in Utica, and then D & L Manufacturing, now Camaco in Columbus, Nebraska, retiring after 30 years in 2016.
Jim is survived by his 4 children: Christina (John) Prauner, Scott (Niki) Kosek, Carolyn (Ben) Hirschfeld, Lisa (Blake) Lamb; Grandchildren: Anna Prauner, Olivia Prauner, Elijah Prauner, Kaden Kosek, Keenan Kosek, Kobie Kosek, Kiptyn Kosek, Abram Hirschfeld, and Mia Hirschfeld. His sister, Anna (Perry) Keener; nephews: Jeffrey Keener and Gregory Keener and niece, Sheri Keener.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Jr. and Eleanora; and his late wife Mary.
In lieu of flowers or memorials, the family requests that you spend time doing something you love, with the people you love. Jim was an avid hunter, fisherman, and sports lover. He was a true outdoorsman. Spend some time outdoors. Take your kids, grandkids, or a buddy fishing; or catch a ball game. Call a friend or family member to go have coffee or a beer. Pay it forward. Pay for the person behind you in the drive-through and think of him. He would love it.
Source: McKown Funeral Home
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