April 30 1932 September 26 2022 (age 90)
Obituary Valerian Adrian Kucera, the son of William Henry and Stella Helen (Mixiner) Kucera, was born April 30, 1932, at Deweese, Nebraska. He departed this life September 26, 2022, at the Broadstone Memorial Hospital in Superior, Nebraska at the age of 90 years, 4 months and 26 days. A lifelong resident of the area, Val received his formal education attending rural school near Deweese. A veteran of the United States Army, he served his country during the Korean War enlisting on December 3, 1952, and was honorably discharged on November 10, 1954. Following his military service he was employed in construction work at Hastings. He was united in married with Bonnie Hesman on September 25, 1956. This union was blessed with eight children. Val worked for a period of time with Western Land Roller and later with Dutton Lainson Company both in Hastings. In the 1970’s he farmed for Gary Shuck for a number of years at Edgar. The family later returned to the farm at Deweese to live. This marriage later ended in divorce. Val also worked part time with Mary Lanning Hospital. In 1999, Val was married to Virginia (Hake) Gilbert at the Wesleyan Church in Red Cloud. Together they enjoyed many years sharing a love for dancing, music and daily exercising. Virginia passed away on November 15, 2018. In his leisure time Val enjoyed working in his yard. He possessed a strong work ethic and was happiest when he was busy. After retirement he still treasured the time he spent on the farm and checking the crops. He was a member of the Lawrence American Legion Post. Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Virginia; a son, Larry Kucera in 2014, and a brother, Wencil Kucera. Left to cherish his memory are his children: Kathy Kucera of Hastings, Nebraska; Susan Cleveland of Tonganoxie, Kansas; Debbie Alber and husband, Dan, of Blue Hill, Nebraska; Lori Rine and husband, Dave, of Columbus, Nebraska; Randy Kucera of Deweese, Nebraska; Bill Kucera of Norfolk, Nebraska; John Kucera of North Platte, Nebraska, and daughter-in-law, Kim Kucera of Deweese. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; a sister, Agnes Miller and husband, Alfred, of Superior, Nebraska; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Family graveside services will be Friday, 2:00 pm, September 30, 2022, at the Guide Rock Cemetery with the Rev. Dan Benedict officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Friday, 8:00 am to service time at the funeral home. Williams Funeral Home 241 West 4th Avenue Red Cloud, Nebraska 68970 Phone 402-746-2500 williamsfuneralhomes@yahoo.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Val A. Kucera, please visit our floral store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Val A Kucera April 30 1932 September 26 2022 (age 90).
Williams Funeral Home & Mnmnts
Death notice for the town of: Superior, state: Nebraska