Steve Yrkoski

Steve Yrkoski, age 97, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at his home near Fullerton, Nebraska.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 27, 2022 at Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Church - Krakow, rural Genoa, Nebraska. Visitation is 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sunday with a 6:00 p.m. Vigil Service at Ss Peter & Paul Church. Visitation will continue Monday morning from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. also at the church. Burial is in the Ss Peter & Paul Cemetery.

Steve J. Yrkoski was born January 11, 1925 in Nance County, Nebraska to George and Veronica (Liss) Yrkoski. In his younger years he enjoyed playing baseball. Steve married Rosemary Prososki on June 16, 1953 at Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Church – Krakow, rural Genoa, Nebraska. The couple lived and farmed near Fullerton, Nebraska. Steve enjoyed Polish Polka music, playing his clarinet, welding and building things, farming, checking cattle on his 4-wheeler and visiting with neighbors. He was always willing to help out others. Steve was a member of Ss Peter & Paul Church – Krakow and the Polled Hereford Association.

He is survived by:
Son: Marvin (Barbara) Yrkoski of Ord, NE
Daughter: Rita Zoucha of Clarks, NE
Son: Roger Yrkoski of Duncan, NE
Son: John (Linda) Yrkoski of Columbus, NE
Son: Joseph (Mary) Yrkoski of Fullerton, NE
Son: Paul (Kathy) Yrkoski of Columbus, NE
Son-in-law: Keith Pillen of Platte Center, NE
19 Grandchildren
28 Great Grandchildren
Sister: Julia Stachura of Columbus, NE

He was preceded in death by:
Parents: George and Veronica Yrkoski
Wife: Rosemary Yrkoski
Daughter: Barbara Pillen
Son-in-law: Ben Zoucha
Grandson: Lcpl Brent Basil Zoucha
Brothers: Charlie, Martin, Louis and Phillip Yrkoski
Sisters: Mary Kula, Rose Prososki and Frances Yrkoski