Leo T. Szatko

Leo died Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the Litzenberg Memorial Hospital in Central City, Nebraska.

Leo T. Szatko was born July 25, 1928 in Wolbach, Nebraska to Ingnatius James and Victoria (Gembica) Szatko. He served in the U.S. Navy from April 1946-February 1948. Leo married Betty Konwinski on August 11, 1951. She passed away on June 30, 1987. He then married Isabel Ksionzek on June 2, 1988. Leo farmed in the Clarks area until retirement. Leo was a lifetime dairy and hog farmer. Farming was his greatest passion. He also enjoyed going to polka dances and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the American Legion.

He is survived by:

Wife: Isabel Szatko of Clarks, NE
Daughter: Chris (Bob) Steinke of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Diane (Dave) Schultz of Clarks, NE
Daughter: Debora (Jerry) Grzywa of Fullerton, NE
Son: Dennis Szatko and special friend Linda Rice of Clarks, NE
Son: Tim Szatko and special friend Teresa Boelts of Clarks, NE
Step-daughter: Patty (Tim) Pionkowski of Loup City, NE
Step-son: Bob Ksionzek and special friend Sharon Jonak of Ashton, NE
Step-son: Randy (Marcia) Ksionzek of Lincoln, NE
Step-son: Roger (Teresa) Ksionzek of Wilber, NE
Step-daughter: Vicki (Jamar) Williams of Omaha, NE
17 Grandchildren
16 Great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by:

Parents
First Wife: Betty Szatko
Sister: Rose Kazor
Brothers: Frank Szatko, Vincent Szatko, Steven Szatko, Ollie Szatko and Louis Szatko

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the wishes of the family.