1933
Norman
2014
Norman Koza
August 29, 1933 — December 11, 2014
Norman Koza, age 81, of Silver Creek, died Thursday, December 11, 2014 at his home.
Norman Koza was born, August 30, 1933 in Genoa, Nebraska to Joseph and Josephine (Shemek) Koza. He received his early education in Nance County country schools. Norman graduated from Silver Creek High School in 1952. He married Patricia Kula on April 23, 1960 in Silver Creek. Norman farmed until his retirement in 2004. He played the accordion with the Kava Orchestra since he was in high school. He retired from the Kava Orchestra in 2006. He enjoyed auctions, buying and selling. He loved visiting with his family and friends, especially the young children.
He is survived by:
Wife: Patricia A. Koza of Silver Creek
Son: Russ (Char) Koza of Columbus
Daughter: Mona (Ron) Kalchik of Cabot, AR
Daughter: Stacey (Keith) Ostermeier of Grand Island
Son: Brad (Jodi) Koza of Grand Island
Grandchildren: Jessica & Tyler Koza, Whitney & Meradith Kalchik, Brandon (Mandy), Kelsey & Ashley Scherer, Jace Koza
Great Grandchild: Blake Scherer
Sister: Diana (Jim) Thalken of Columbus
Brother: Leander Koza of Central City
He was preceded in death by his daughter: Lori Ann Koza, parents: Joseph & Josephine, inlaws: Frank & Jean Kula, grandparents: George & Anna Koza, John & Kathyrn Shemek, brother, Joseph Koza Jr., granddaughter: Olivia Jean Koza
Norman Koza was born, August 30, 1933 in Genoa, Nebraska to Joseph and Josephine (Shemek) Koza. He received his early education in Nance County country schools. Norman graduated from Silver Creek High School in 1952. He married Patricia Kula on April 23, 1960 in Silver Creek. Norman farmed until his retirement in 2004. He played the accordion with the Kava Orchestra since he was in high school. He retired from the Kava Orchestra in 2006. He enjoyed auctions, buying and selling. He loved visiting with his family and friends, especially the young children.
He is survived by:
Wife: Patricia A. Koza of Silver Creek
Son: Russ (Char) Koza of Columbus
Daughter: Mona (Ron) Kalchik of Cabot, AR
Daughter: Stacey (Keith) Ostermeier of Grand Island
Son: Brad (Jodi) Koza of Grand Island
Grandchildren: Jessica & Tyler Koza, Whitney & Meradith Kalchik, Brandon (Mandy), Kelsey & Ashley Scherer, Jace Koza
Great Grandchild: Blake Scherer
Sister: Diana (Jim) Thalken of Columbus
Brother: Leander Koza of Central City
He was preceded in death by his daughter: Lori Ann Koza, parents: Joseph & Josephine, inlaws: Frank & Jean Kula, grandparents: George & Anna Koza, John & Kathyrn Shemek, brother, Joseph Koza Jr., granddaughter: Olivia Jean Koza
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