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Kenneth Joe Tesar, 63, of Kramer, Nebraska passed away on November 24, 2018, to live in his Heavenly Father's home. He was born June 3, 1955, to parents Joe and Allene Tesar in Lincoln. After graduating from Crete High School in 1974, Ken went on to study Diesel Mechanics at Southeast Community College in Milford where he earned an Associate of Applied Science degree with distinction, graduating top of his class. In April 1977, he was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward. Ken farmed his entire life and spent five of those years working at Becklers Implement of Seward. In 1981, he made the decision to work full-time as a farmer.

Ken and Marianne (Jans) were united in marriage on October 9, 1976. Together they had two children, Ashley and Whitney. Ken loved farming, fishing and hunting; but most importantly, enjoyed sharing in these activities with his dear family members and friends.

Ken was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church in Kramer. He served the Lord and congregation in a variety of roles including Elder, Trustee, Board of Education and choir member. He was honored and proud to have served 18 years on the Board of Directors for the Farmers Cooperative Elevator.

Being a proud Czech, Ken loved homemade kolaches and polka. You'd often find him eating fish at Bee, Nebraska on Friday evenings and listening to classic rock and George Strait from his recliner at home. He enjoyed spending his summers fishing in Chamberlain, South Dakota and playing fetch with his grand-dog, Sebastian (aka: Junior). For his girls, he instilled the importance and value of many things: reading complete instructions before starting a project, keeping a vehicle's fuel tank above half full, to truly listen and learn from others, and to always spread the love of Christ.

Ken is survived by his wife, Marianne; daughters, Ashley Tesar of Lincoln, Whitney Peterson (Ryan) of Clear Lake, Minnesota; step-grandsons, Hunter and Weston Peterson of Clear Lake, Minnesota; sister, JoAnn Kroll; half-sister, Linda (Lou) Schafer of Tobias, half-brothers, Allen (Jan) Soukup, Glen (Trudy Townley) Soukup, all of Lincoln; many nieces and nephews; and countless friends who enriched his daily life. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family invites friends and loved ones to a time of remembrance and visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. at Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete on Monday, November 26. A funeral and burial service will be held on Tuesday, November 27 starting at 3:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Kramer. The Ladies Aid will graciously serve a meal following the services at the church. Memorials to St. John Lutheran Church of Kramer and United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County.

Pallbearers: Nathan Porath, Ben Porath, Tim Porath, Kelsey Soukup, Dan Meinke, Travis Eggert

Honorary Pallbearers: Caleb Easler, Dan Miller, David Eggert, Wayne Eggert, Roger Koch, Roger Miller, Gary Rezac. Arrangements entrusted to Kuncl Funeral Home ~ Crete.


From Kuncl Funeral Home, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy