Charles Raphael Kresha was born November 4, 1926 in Osceola, Nebraska to Adolph and Eva (Karges) Kresha. He graduated from Osceola High in 1943. He served in the United States Air Force from 1945-1948. Charlie married Lucille Danielski on May 14, 1951 in Duncan, Nebraska. He worked at Becton Dickinson from 1949-52. He then farmed in the Humphrey area until his retirement in 1981. Charlie was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Holy Name, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion and the Eagles Club.
He is survived By:
Wife: Lucille Kresha of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Kathryn (Michael) Roberts of Goodyear, AZ
Son: Edward Kresha of Humphrey, NE
Daughter: Andrea "Andi" (Ted) Preister of Norfolk, NE
Daughter: Nancy (Michael) Bender of Humphrey, NE
Daughter: Julia (Glen) Preister of Humphrey, NE
Daughter: Kristi (Jim) Becker of Enola, NE
Brother: Wilfred Kresha of Columbus, NE
Sister: Rita Kresha of Oakland, CA
Sister: F. Mary Lukassen of Kimball, NE
16 Grandchildren
9 Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by:
Father: Adolph Kresha
Mother: Eva Kresha
Daughter: Jackie Kresha
17 Brothers & Sisters
Grandchildren: Sara & Todd