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James “Bud” Krovoza

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Birth	:	3 Mar 1933 Martin, Bennett County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	31 Aug 2011 Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Ellendale City Cemetery, Ellendale, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.0039970, -98.5050060
Description	:	Aberdeen-Memorial service for James "Bud" Krovoza, 78, of Aberdeen will be 11:00 am, Monday, September 5, 2011 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Aberdeen. The Rev. Mary Anne Nelson-Loefke will officiate. Burial will be in Ellendale, ND City Cemetery. Bud died August 31, 2011 at his home. James "Bud" Krovoza, son of James Joseph and Mathilda (Nedved) Krovoza was born March 3, 1933 in Martin, SD. His family later moved to Yankton, SD where Bud proudly played football for the Yankton Bucks. He was known to many across the state for his speed and unconventional way of carrying... Read More	Aberdeen-Memorial service for James "Bud" Krovoza, 78, of Aberdeen will be 11:00 am, Monday, September 5, 2011 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Aberdeen. The Rev. Mary Anne Nelson-Loefke will officiate. Burial will be in Ellendale, ND City Cemetery. Bud died August 31, 2011 at his home. James "Bud" Krovoza, son of James Joseph and Mathilda (Nedved) Krovoza was born March 3, 1933 in Martin, SD. His family later moved to Yankton, SD where Bud proudly played football for the Yankton Bucks. He was known to many across the state for his speed and unconventional way of carrying the ball. He was an All-American. He was united in marriage to LaVanna Gerling on August 1, 1958 in Sioux Falls, SD. They lived in Yankton before moving to Ellendale, ND in 1959. He worked for Carl Mack as an apprentice plumber until 1967 when he became a Master Plumber and opened his own business in Ellendale. He took a great amount of pride in his work and thoroughly enjoyed what he did. In 1987, Bud and LaVanna moved to Park Rapids, MN where Bud worked as a Master Plumber at Park Rapids Plumbing and Heating. In 1994, they moved to Aberdeen and Bud semi-retired and worked at several maintenance jobs. Bud loved being around his family, especially his grandkids. He enjoyed projects around the house and working outdoors. He also loved listening to polka music. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. Bud is survived by his wife, LaVanna, one son, Curtis (Terri) Krovoza of Jamestown, ND, three daughters, Carrie (Richard) Scepaniak and Cathryn (Justin) Ellenson, both of Aberdeen and Claudine (Sheldon) Cruse of Gillette, WY, four sisters, Marie Killian, Helen Thompson, Norma Washburn and Velma Klein, all of Yankton, SD, ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. His parents, one brother, one sister and one great-grandson preceded him in death. Urnbearers are Tim Ellenson, Matt Scepaniak, Hannah Ellenson and Marshall Cruse. The pianist will be Peggy Cruse, solo's by Rev. Mary Anne Nelson-Loefke and Jim Gerling, readings by Cathryn Ellenson and remembrances by Claudine Cruse. The ushers will be Travis and Ryan Scepaniak. Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory of Aberdeen has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Where is James “Bud” Krovoza's memorial?
James “Bud” Krovoza's memorial is located at: Ellendale City Cemetery, Ellendale, Dickey County, USA.
When did James “Bud” Krovoza death?
James “Bud” Krovoza death on 31 Aug 2011 in Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James “Bud” Krovoza's memorial?
Latitude: 46.0039970
Longitude: -98.5050060

Family Members:

Parent

James J. Krovoza

(1897 - 1978)

Matilda Nedved Krovoza

(1890 - 1959)

Spouse

LaVanna Gerling Krovoza

(1934 - 2015)

Siblings

Raymond Lawrence “Ray” Krovoza

(1917 - 2001)

Velma L. Krovoza Klein

(1923 - 2015)

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