Theresa M Petr

Theresa Petr, age 72, retired information specialist, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Columbus Nebraska.

Theresa was born in Hastings, Nebraska, on July 22, 1952, to George and Loretta (Schreiter) Petr. She lived on a farm in Deweese until moving to Hastings in 1966. She graduated from St. Cecilia High School as valedictorian of her class, attended St. Mary's College, and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture from the University of Nebraska. She was employed at Fleischer Manufacturing for many years, then Columbus Irrigation, and spent 10 years at Loup Power District until retiring.

Photography was always her passion. At Fleischer, Theresa used that skill along with her technical writing to produce literature for Buffalo farm equipment. At Loup, she spearheaded the publications department.

Outside activities included teaching Junior Achievement for many years, where she got to know many of the kids. Theresa was currently president of the Platte County Historical Society and produced their monthly newsletter. She helped produce the new trails map for the local CART group, and was active with Friends of Music. She was very involved with her parish of St. Bonaventure. Friends describe her as kind hearted, but very 'techy' and detail oriented. She loved her dogs over the years, and more recently enjoyed her Jeep.

Theresa is survived by brother Don (and Kathy) of Pennsylvania, sister Kathy (and Tom) Kachovec of Ohio, brother Dave (and Lisa) of California, nephews Michael and Ryan, nieces Sarah, Jessica, Amanda and Emily, and grand-nephews Jerome, Logan and Owen, and grand-nieces Bernadette, Faustina and Edith.

Visitation will be 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, followed by a vigil service, on Tuesday, March 25, at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Visitation starts at 9:30 am and funeral Mass at 10:30am on Wednesday, March 26, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus. Lunch will be served in the parish hall following the service. Burial will be at 2:30 pm in Parkview Cemetery in Hastings.

Memorials may be directed to St. Bonaventure Parish or Platte County Historical Society.