Marlin Kocina

Family services for Marlin E. Kocina will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the McKown Funeral Home.

Marlin E. Kocina passed away on May 31, 2020 in Columbus. The only child of Elmer and Deloris (Boelter) Kocina, he was born on November 15, 1951 in Orchard, Nebraska. The family homesteaded in the rural Northeast part of the state, an area that Marlin remained fond of throughout his entire life. He was a 1970 graduate of Verdigre High School and, following graduation, relocated to Platte Center, Nebraska where he lived until his health declined.

On August 11, 1973, he married Doris (Gibson) Kocina at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He was employed at Behlen Manufacturing for 44 years. Marlin enjoyed watching reruns of Gunsmoke and MASH, listening to his favorite 70s rock bands, and tinkering with cars and machinery. In his prime, he could repair or build about anything. He had a dry sense of humor and when asked about how he was doing, his reply was always "terrible", no matter the scenario.

Marlin is survived by his wife Doris and his daughter Ashlee (Justin) Young and grandson Harrison Young of Lincoln, daughter Amber (Luke) Shroyer and granddaughters Jordyn and Rylee Shroyer of Columbus, and son Austin Kocina of Platte Center. He was proceeded in death by his parents and his in-laws, Dorrance Gibson, and Marvin and Elaine Jaixen, and a son, Michael Kocina.

The family wishes to thank Emerald Care for its thoughtful support over the last twenty months. In lieu of a service, family will be gathering for an intimate farewell. To express condolences please visit www.mckownfuneralhome.com .