Verna Kwiatkowski October 21, 1912 ~ December 30, 2009
		Draucker Funeral Home 700 N. Spruce Street Post Office Box 296 Ogallala, NE 69153 Ph:  308.284.4021

 OBITUARY

 
 Verna Kwiatkowski, 97, longtime Ogallala resident, died on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 in Colorado Springs, CO.

Verna was born October 21, 1912 in Ashton, NE., the daughter of Albert and Constance Wolinski Curtis. After completing the eighth grade, she worked with her parents on their farm.

On October 12, 1931 Verna married Ben Kwiatkowski in Ashton. The couple resided on a farm near Ashton and then moved to Omaha. She followed her husband's work to Lexington, NE., Monks Corner, SC., and in 1976 moved near Lake McConaughy.

Verna's was employed at various jobs including Cudahy Packing Company, a laundry mat, a boot factory, and a cap and gown distribution. She was a loving wife, mother, and a friend. Her favorite pastimes included fishing, gardening, playing cards, reading, and spending time with her family. Her greatest joys were her grandchildren and she taught them the importance of working hard and playing hard. Verna was called "The Lake Grandma" and everyone loved to visit her.

She was a member of St. Lukes Catholic Church.

Preceding her in death was her husband Ben Kwiatkowski; two sisters Genevieve Polski and Frances Slobzewski; and two brothers Ben and Stanley.

Survivors include her son Ed Kwiatkowski and his wife Judy of Colorado Springs, CO; her brother Harry Curtis of Ravenna, NE., seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great- grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 5, from 9 a.m. to the time of the Rosary at 5 p.m., both in Draucker Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, January 6, at 10 a.m. in St. Lukes Catholic Church with Father Bryan Ernest the Celebrant.

Interment in the Ogallala Cemetery.

A memorial has been established to St. Lukes Catholic Church. Online Condolences may be sent by clicking here.

Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.