Edward Kloke

Edward Kloke, age 94, died Tuesday,  February 9, 2021 at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE.

Mass of Christian Burial is Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church.  There will be a Vigil service at 6:00 p.m., with visitation from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Friday, all at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus.  Interment will be in Saints Patrick/Joseph Cemetery in Platte Center with Military Honors by Hartman Post # 84 - American Legion Honor Guard.

The Vigil Service and Mass will be broadcast live on the McKown Funeral Home Facebook page.

Edward Kloke was born April 28, 1926 in Pierce, NE to Carl and Sadie (Jones) Kloke.  He attended schools in Madison.  In 1944, Ed joined the US Army where he was a member of the 42 ^nd Rainbow Division.  On January 8, 1948 he was united in marriage to Wilma "Bud" Smutny in Madison.  Ed farmed for few years and worked for the City of Columbus.  He also had various handyman jobs and loved to be called "Mr. Handy".  Ed was widowed and later married Joan Jones.  Ed lived in North Platte until moving into the Veterans home in Kearney.  Ed loved baseball.  He played semi-pro ball for Madison and continued to enjoy baseball from spring training through the World Series every year.  Ed also loved woodworking. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Eagles Club, and St. Patrick's Catholic Church in North Platte.

One of Ed's fondest memories was going on the WWII Heartland Honor Flight to Washington DC.

Ed is survived by:
Wife: Joan Kloke of Loveland, CO
Son: Bob (Peggy) Kloke of Columbus
-Paula (Tracy) Sharman and Eric (Andrea) Kloke
Daughter: Judi (Larry) Griffiths of Columbus
-Kaylee (Tyler) Strong, Tayler (fiance' Aaron Hellbusch) Griffiths, and Tina (Shawn) Kreikemeier
Lee's Children:
-Kristina (Larry) Ronnebaum, Brian (Jennifer) Kloke, and David (Audrey) Kloke
Several Great Grandchildren
Several Step-children and Grandchildren
Brother Gene Kloke of Denver, CO
Brother Joe Kloke of Fremont

He is preceded in death by:
Wife Wilma "Bud" Kloke
Parents Carl and Sadie Kloke
Son Lee Kloke
Grandson Joshua Griffiths
Grandson Jade Walker
2 Sisters Ceil and Sally