Martin L. Jareske, Sr.

Martin died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Center in Osceola, Nebraska.

Martin Leo Jareske, Sr. was born February 12, 1923 in Fullerton, Nebraska to Anthony and Frances (Liss) Jareske. He grew up on the farm in Fullerton and married Theonilla Marie Staroscik on January 18, 1947 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus. Martin farmed his entire life. He loved his farm work, raising baby pigs and small calves. He enjoyed playing ball with his children and grandchildren, fishing, and listening to polka music. Martin was a member of St. Stanislaus Church in Duncan.

He is survived by:

Wife: Theonilla Jareske of Duncan, NE
Daughter: Phyllis (Ron) Wulf of York, NE
Son: Martin Jareske, Jr. (Special Friend Dianne Leick) of Columbus, NE
Son: Ben (Charlene) Jareske of Columbus, NE
Son: Jerry (Kathy) Jareske of Columbus, NE
Son: Allan Jareske of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Mary Ann (Tom) Coday of Fremont, NE
Daughter: Susan (John) Donoghue of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Elaine (Gene) Drozd of Duncan, NE
Sister: Nellie Dush of Fullerton, NE
21 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren & 6 Step-Great Grandchildren
Family Friend: Mary Jareske of Duncan, NE

He was preceded in death by:

Parents: Anthony & Frances (Liss) Jareske
Sister: Pauline (Louie) Slizoski
Sister: Helen (Alvin) Riskowski
Brother-in-law: Lawrence Dush