Viola Jarosz

Viola Barbara Jarosz was born December 14, 1928 in rural Humphrey, Nebraska to John and Elizabeth (Ruhkamp) Wieser. She received her education at St. Marys Catholic School in rural Humphrey and graduated from St. Francis High School in Humphrey. She worked at the Meadow Gold Creamery for a period of time. Viola married Benedict Jarosz on May 20, 1953 at St. Marys Catholic Church. After their marriage they farmed near Tarnov and Columbus and finally settled in Platte Center. She was a member of St. Joseph Church, St. Anns where she served as past president and was a 53 year member of the American Legion Auxiliary where she also served as president. Viola enjoyed bowling and playing cards and games with her grandchildren. She was sports fan and followed Husker football, volleyball, baseball and the Kansas City Royals. She loved her flowers and canning for everyone, especially her dill pickles.

Viola is survived by:
Husband: Ben Jarosz of Platte Center
Children:
Jean (Dennis) Bilstein of Columbus, NE
Fran (Joe) Sobota of Schuyler, NE
Mike (Cindy) Jarosz of Grand Island, NE
Jim (friend Connie) Jarosz of Columbus, NE
Laurie Jarosz of Omaha, NE
Teresa (Lance) Ferris of Monroe, NE
Alan (Lori) Jarosz of Columbus, NE
Shery Jarosz of Lincoln, NE
JoAnn (Troy) Brandt of Platte Center, NE
23 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren , 4 great great grandchildren
numerous nieces and nephews
Brother: Maurice (Mary Kathrine) Wieser
Brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Lucille Karges, Eileen Jarosz, Ray (Mary Ann) Jarosz, Louise Wieser

She was preceded in death by:
Grandson: Justin Jarosz
Parents: John & Elizabeth Wieser
Mother and Father in-law: Mike and Della Jarosz
Siblings and spouses:
Walburga (Bill) Kennaugh
Agnes Bowyer
Philomene (Don) McKenzie
Josephine (Al) Miodowski
Edna (Bill) Pfeifer
Julianne Wieser
Lambert Wieser
Richard Wieser
George (Mary Lou) Wieser
Fred Wieser
Art Wieser
Ralph Wieser
In-laws: Delphine and Albin Stachura, Don Karges, Andy Jarosz