Faye Ann "Fazey" Kotas

1932 - 2024  (91 years)

• Name	Faye Ann "Fazey" Kotas  [1]
  Nickname	Fazey
  Birth	5 Sep 1932	Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska   [1]
  Gender	Female
  Death	15 Jan 2024	York, York County, Nebraska
  Notes	Faye Ann Greenlee, also known as Fazey, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024, at the age of 91 in York, Nebraska. She was born on September 5, 1932, in Tobias, Nebraska, to Anton and Gertrude Kotas. Faye was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Faye married her US Air Force sweetheart, Francis Clinton Greenlee, aka "Fritz" on April 12th 1958 in Lincoln Nebraska. They began their married life together in the Air Force, living a world of adventure that took this sweet small-town farm girl all over this great country and she loved every minute of it. During their travels, they had three daughters, Monica and Mary who were born in Anchorage, Alaska, and Jenny who was born in Dover, Delaware. After retiring from the AF, Fritz and Faye settled in York, Nebraska and never left since they found their forever home in York. Faye worked as a Teacher's Aide at Edison School and later as an Administrator at the Superintendent's Office. Her dedication to education and her impact on the lives of students will always be remembered. Faye's selflessness and abundant kind spirit were never more obvious as she tirelessly cared for Fritz during his long, hard battle with Alzheimer's. staying by his side until it was time for him to watch over her in Heaven. She was an amazing and supportive mother to her three daughters and was an over the moon grandmother to her grandson Ethan. She also had a special place in her heart for her numerous dogs, whom she spoiled endlessly, including Tramp, Duke, Coco, Cannon, Frankie, Dutch, Finn and Henry. Faye was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she found solace and strength in her faith. Outside of her family, career and religious commitments, Faye enjoyed spending her leisure time taking walks with Fritz and the dogs, reading, enjoying nature, and a good mystery on TV. These hobbies brought her joy and relaxation. She is survived by her only living sister, Del Mary Wiltshire, her 3 daughters and her Grandson. The family would also like to thank the York EMT's the York Hospital and the incredible care given to her by her home health team. Faye Ann Greenlee, a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many, will be remembered for her kindness, love, and devotion. May she rest in eternal peace. The family would like to thank the York EMT's, the York Hospital, and the incredible care given to her by her home health team. A Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 19, 2024 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in York, NE. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, east of York. Visitation will be held from 1-8 p.m., Thursday, with a Rosary being said at 6 p.m. that evening at Metz Mortuary. The family will greet friends following the Rosary. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorials be made in Faye's memory to York Adopt-A-Pet or the Alzheimer's Association. These organizations were close to her heart, and any support would be greatly appreciated. Metz Mortuary in York, NE, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements. Their compassionate care and professionalism during this difficult time are deeply appreciated. From Metz Mortuary, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy
  Person ID	I20432	Strong Family Tree
  Last Modified	27 Jan 2024

  
  

  Father	Anton Edward Kotas, Jr.,   b. 29 Mar 1897, Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska d. 27 Oct 1985, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska (Age 88 years)
  Mother	Gertrude Deaver,   b. 9 Dec 1900, Gilead, Thayer County, Nebraska d. 25 Mar 1993, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska (Age 92 years)
  Marriage	22 May 1923	Lodgepole, Cheyenne County, Nebraska   [1]
  	Gertrude and Anton met when she was teaching school in Milligan. Gertrude later gave up teaching in Milligan, and moved to Venango, Nebraska. One weekend in May, 1923, Anton packed his suitcause and model T and drove to Vanango. He and Gertrude motored down to Sidney, got a ring and a marriage license, and were married in the newly built Catholic Church in Lodgepole. Gertrude's brother, Joe DEAVER and a school teacher friend, Leatha GIBSON, were the witnesses. After their marriage, they headed east to their farm home south of Milligan. They lived on their farm for 62 years, moving into a house in Geneva in July, 1985. Anton lived their with Gertrude for only two months before he passed away. Gertrude moved to Geneva and made her new home with daughter Phyllis Jean ENGLE. (Milligan, p 348
  Family ID	F2178	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Francis "Fritz" Greenlee,   b. 5 Mar 1933, Donara, Washington County, Pennsylvania d. 16 Dec 2006 (Age 73 years)
  Marriage	12 Apr 1958	Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska
  Family ID	F11115	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	7 Feb 2015

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - 5 Sep 1932 - Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska Marriage - 12 Apr 1958 - Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska Death - 15 Jan 2024 - York, York County, Nebraska  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Sources

  [S219] Milligan Centennial History Book Committee HISTORY OF MILLIGAN, NEBRASKA 1888-1988 (Walsworth Publishing, Marceline, MO), p 348 (Reliability: 3).