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Raymond J. “Ray” Kracl

Birth	:	23 Aug 1924 Colfax County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	9 May 2017 Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4516210, -96.5058210
Description	:	"Raymond “Ray” J. Kracl, 92 years, of Fremont, Nebraska died Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont, Nebraska. Raymond was born August 23, 1924 near Schuyler, Nebraska to Thomas J. and Julia M. (Jonas) Kracl. His family moved to the Purple Cane area in Dodge County, where Ray spent his childhood. He attended District 56 through the 8th grade and went to Sunday school at the Purple Cane Methodist Church. Maple Creek provided the opportunity for wading, fishing and swimming after school and during the summer months. Starting at a young age, Ray helped out on the family farm... Read More	"Raymond “Ray” J. Kracl, 92 years, of Fremont, Nebraska died Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont, Nebraska. Raymond was born August 23, 1924 near Schuyler, Nebraska to Thomas J. and Julia M. (Jonas) Kracl. His family moved to the Purple Cane area in Dodge County, where Ray spent his childhood. He attended District 56 through the 8th grade and went to Sunday school at the Purple Cane Methodist Church. Maple Creek provided the opportunity for wading, fishing and swimming after school and during the summer months. Starting at a young age, Ray helped out on the family farm by doing field work, livestock management and other farm related chores. He was drafted into the US Army in 1945, shortly before the Japanese surrender, and spent his time serving in Korea from April 6, 1945 to December 30, 1946 during World War II. After his time in the military, he started farming an acreage west of North Bend. Raymond married Anita Pestel on April 14, 1955 at Wisner, Nebraska. Working together, both their farm and family grew. Carmen was born in 1956 with Bruce following in 1959. Retirement brought a move to Fremont in 1996. Ray was a dedicated farmer who spent long hours in the fields. In the winter months and during breaks in the weather, he enjoyed attending auctions and land sales. A favorite past time was watching son Bruce play basketball during his years at North Bend Central and later cheering on granddaughters, Lauren and Erin as they excelled in high school, club, and college volleyball. Additionally, Ray was a Husker football and volleyball fan and enjoyed listening to Lawrence Welk and Big Band Music. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Fremont. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #20. He served as a Union Township clerk for eight years, was a member of the Dodge County Weed Board and also served a term on Lower Platte Natural Resource District (NRD) Board. He also participated in the activities of a local World War II Last Man’s Club. He is survived by wife, Anita; daughter, Carmen (Rich) Hood of Omaha, Nebraska; son, Bruce (Holly) Kracl of Eudora, Kansas; granddaughters, Lauren Durkin and Erin (Kris) Grindinger of Shawnee Mission, Kansas; step granddaughter, Natalie Bond of Kansas City; two great grandchildren and six step great grandchildren; brother, Jerold (Leona) Kracl of Schuyler. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Norman, Robert and Thomas Kracl and sister, Florence Blanchard. Memorial Service will be 9:30 A.M., Saturday, May 13, 2017 at First United Methodist Church in Fremont. The Rev. Michael McGregor will officiate. Burial with Military Honors will be at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont. Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church or the North Bend Central Foundation." Moser Memorial Chapel, Fremont, Nebraska.

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Raymond J. “Ray” Kracl's memorial is located at: Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge County, USA.
When did Raymond J. “Ray” Kracl death?
Raymond J. “Ray” Kracl death on 9 May 2017 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.4516210
Longitude: -96.5058210

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas Steven Kracl

(1895 - 1973)

Julia M Jonas Kracl

(1899 - 1996)

Siblings

Thomas F Kracl

(1923 - 1991)

Robert Bruce Kracl

(1926 - 1951)

Norman P Kracl

(1928 - 1985)

Florence E Kracl Blanchard

(1930 - 2012)

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