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Melvin Marcus Kokes

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Birth	:	18 May 1935 Lodgepole, Cheyenne County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	15 Jun 2020 Fort Morgan, Morgan County, Colorado, USA
Burial	:	Czech Slovensky Cemetery, Sunol, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0642014, -102.7431030
Description	:	Melvin Marcus Kokes, son of Frank and Mary (Vosika) Kokes, was born on May 18, 1935 on the homestead north of Crook, CO. He resided there 84 years of his life where he had many lifelong friends and neighbors. Melvin attended 1st through 7th grades at Barber Country School and 8th grade at Crook School. He quit school to help his father on the family farm. As a teen, he was involved in Rural Youth Club. After the meetings, the Club would have a dance, and that is where he met Margaret Tyson, the love of... Read More	Melvin Marcus Kokes, son of Frank and Mary (Vosika) Kokes, was born on May 18, 1935 on the homestead north of Crook, CO. He resided there 84 years of his life where he had many lifelong friends and neighbors. Melvin attended 1st through 7th grades at Barber Country School and 8th grade at Crook School. He quit school to help his father on the family farm. As a teen, he was involved in Rural Youth Club. After the meetings, the Club would have a dance, and that is where he met Margaret Tyson, the love of his life in the summer of 1957. They were married on September 14, 1957, in Sterling. Together, they made their life on the family homestead north of Crook, farming, ranching, loving, and laughing. To this union, four sons and two daughters were born. They lived on the farm until 1998 when they moved to their final home. They were happily married for 47 years. Raised on a family farm, Melvin developed a deep love for farming and made it his life. Melvin was considered a jack-of-all trades supplementing the farm by milking cows and selling milk and cream; working on motorcycles; inspecting cars; and many other odds and ends. Additionally, Melvin drove bus for RE-1 Valley Schools for 22 years. He served on the Crook Volunteer Fire Department from the age 18 holding all officer positions during his service. A highlight of his life was attending all Crook Fire Department events but especially the Firemen’s Picnic, Firemen’s Ball; and as clown at the Crook Fair. Melvin was a member of the Crook Young Farmers where in 1974 he was honored as the Outstanding Young Farmer for Colorado. Melvin was proud of his Czech heritage and was active as a member/officer of the Czechs of the Nebraska Panhandle helping to organize and put on the annual Czech Days Celebration in Lodgepole, NE. Melvin enjoyed a simple life of farming and ranching. His other two passions were dancing and playing cards. Melvin and Margaret had the pleasure of dancing at the Trocadero Ballroom at Elitch Gardens. Melvin loved playing card games from Rummy with his kids to poker with the guys and Cribbage, 1-on-1 with anyone he could convince to play. He was known for his great poker face, too. Dealing blackjack to the women at the Young Farmers Ladies’ Night was a favorite activity. As much as Melvin loved farming, ranching, dancing, and playing cards, his true love was his wife and six children; nineteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren with one more due in October. Preceded by: Wife: Margaret Parents: Frank & Mary Kokes Brother: Glen Kokes Survived by: Children: Bruce Kokes (Kathy); Mark Kokes (Peggy); and Kent Kokes (Julie), Teresa Stieb (Don), Susan Sigmon (Todd) and Marvin Kokes (Marianne) Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren Sister: Margie Bruns Sister-in-law: Shirley Finkbeiner Numerous nieces and nephews Many special friends and neighbors. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service June 2020

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Melvin Marcus Kokes's memorial is located at: Czech Slovensky Cemetery, Sunol, Cheyenne County, USA.
When did Melvin Marcus Kokes death?
Melvin Marcus Kokes death on 15 Jun 2020 in Fort Morgan, Morgan County, Colorado, USA
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Latitude: 41.0642014
Longitude: -102.7431030

Family Members:

Parent

Frank Kokes

(1901 - 1981)

Mary Margaret Vosika Kokes

(1898 - 1976)

Spouse

Margaret Marie Tyson Kokes

(1938 - 2004)

Siblings

Glen Everett Kokes

(1924 - 1999)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Sunol, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0642014, -102.7431030

2. Swankee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0628014, -102.7241974

3. Barber Cemetery
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4. Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1534000, -102.6337000

5. Trinity Lutheran South Divide Cemetery
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7. Barrow Pit Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1485275, -102.9208933

8. Pleasantview Cemetery
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9. Grand Prairie Cemetery
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10. Saint Josephs Catholic Church Cemetery
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12. Boot Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1491000, -102.9727000

13. Sedgwick Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9603004, -102.5152969

14. Chappell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1055984, -102.4649963

15. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Sunol, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2952000, -102.6865000

16. Weyerts Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3226700, -102.7242355

17. Mennonite Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1244011, -102.3993988

18. Gurley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3014000, -102.9733000

19. Peetz Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9707985, -103.1157990

20. Fort Sedgwick Post Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9430477, -102.3804646

21. Ovid Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9756012, -102.3632965

22. Gillham Rim Ranch Cemetery
Peetz, Logan County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9392150, -103.1148290

23. Union Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3513985, -102.9156036

24. Kowanda Cemetery
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