Martin L. "Marty" Jareske

Martin L. Jareske Jr, age 71, of Columbus, died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at the Veterans Home in Norfolk.

Private family Vigil and Mass of Christian Burial is at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Duncan with Rev. Walter Jong-A-Kiem officiating. Public visitation is on Friday, May 29, 2020 from 4:00-6:30 pm at the church with COVID-19 restrictions in place and the family will not be present. Interment is in St. Stanislaus Cemetery with Military Honors by American Legion Silver Creek Post #263 and Hartman Post #84 Honor Guard.

Due to restrictions the Vigil will be broadcast at 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2020 and Mass will be broadcast at 10:00 am Saturday, May 30, 2020 on the McKown Funeral Home Facebook Page.  You can access the Facebook Page by clicking here .

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to go to the family for later designation to various facilities that served Marty throughout his life.

Martin "Marty" Jareske Jr. was born February 24, 1949 to Martin Sr. and Theonilla (Staroscik) Jareske in Columbus. He attended District 8 grade school and graduated from Silver Creek High School. After high school, Marty was drafted into the Army where he served in Vietnam from 1969-1971. After returning to the area, he worked various jobs at Behlen Manufacturing, Columbus Sales Pavilion, Farr Better Feeds, and farming around the Duncan area. On November 11, 1972, Marty was united in marriage to Mary Bergstrom. To that union, his four children were born: Jennifer, Bradley, Gary, and Theresa. Marty was a member of the Silver Creek American Legion, Butler township board, the Duncan VFW Post 1074. Marty was a member of St. Stanislaus Church, where he served as president on the parish council and was a member of Holy Name. He enjoyed playing cards, especially sheepshead, telling jokes, and spending time with his grandkids.

He is survived by:

Daughter Jenny (Fred) Reppert of Columbus, NE
Grandchildren: Janey, Jessica, Joslyn
Step Grandchildren: Brittany, Emmily
Son: Brad (Amy) Jareske of Columbus, NE
Grandchildren: Alyssa, Ava, Lydia
Step Grandchild: Logan
Son: Gary (Kelsey) Jareske of Columbus, NE
Grandchildren: Luke, Kenna, Everett
Daughter: Theresa (Matt) Wenske of Duncan, NE
Grandchildren: William, Jackson, Christian
Special Friend: Diane Leick of Columbus, NE
Sister: Phyllis Wulf of York, NE
Brother: Ben (Charlene) Jareske of Columbus, NE
Brother: Jerry (Kathy) Jareske of Columbus, NE
Brother: Allan Jareske of Columbus, NE
Sister: Mary Ann (Tom) Coday of Fremont, NE
Sister: Susan (John) Donoghue of Columbus, NE
Sister: Elaine (Gene) Drozd of Duncan, NE

He was preceded in death by:
Parents: Martin Sr. and Theonilla Jareske
Infant brother: John James Jareske
Brother-in-law: Ron Wulf