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Walter Emil, Jr. Kassube

Kassube, Walter Emil, Jr.
19 Mar 1941 - 15 May 2015

Walter Emil Kassube, Jr., 74, of Weeping Water, died Friday, May 15th, ain Omaha.

Walt was born in Alvo NE on March 19th 1941 to Walter and Nora Kassube. He was the first of 4 Children followed by sisters Janice, MaryAnn and brother Tom. They moved to Weeping Water area where he attended elementary school in rural one room school houses. He graduated from Weeping Water High School in 1958. He was hired by Western Electric shortly after. In December of 1959 he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Ft. Campbell Kentucky where he became a paratrooper and member of the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles. He was discharged in December of 1962 and returned to Western Electric working there for 32 years. He later drove his own semi for 3 years and hauled dynamite for Allison Supply until his health caused him to stop.

On July 11, 1964 he married Marilyn Kritenbrink. To this union were born three children, son Alan and daughters Julie and Tracey. Walt was a man of intense curiosity about everything. He had to know it worked and what made it tick. He had many interests and hobbies through the years. In the beginning it was model airplanes, remote control planes and on to get a commercial pilot’s license. At this point they moved to their acreage in the country. He spent the next few years remodeling and old farmhouse, building a garage and began restoring old tractors and old cars. Walt was like a sponge, soaking in all news, carpentry, mechanics, old cars, old tractors, machinery, farming you name it.

One of his favorite things to do was taking two lane road trips all over the United States. He always said if you want to learn about an area stay off the interstate. He and Marilyn took several two lane trips, going through small towns where he not only learned the history of the area but also a few of it’s residents. Look for the pickups Marilyn, that’s where we’re having our next meal.

In 1992 he became a grandpa for the first time and every few years thereafter it happened again until he had 9 grandchildren. They were indeed the highlight of his life and he took great delight in taking them for walks, rides on the 4-wheeler and tractor and leading them into mischief. When the doctors spoke to him about a heart transplant, he and Marilyn discussed it and he said if I don’t do it I will die. If I do it I have a 50/50 chance of more time with my grandchildren. Before his transplant surgery his oldest granddaughter came to him and told him she was carrying his first great grandchild. When he woke up Marilyn asked if he remember what Courtney said and he said I sure do and a huge smile crossed his face. His grandchildren were definitely the loves of his life.

Walter is survived by wife Marilyn Kassube; two daughters, Tracey, (Todd) Ashlock, Julie Zimmer (David Cavanaugh); son ,Alan (Dawn) Kassube; nine grandchildren, Brittany Kassube, William Hoffman, Courtney (Daniel) Zemunski; Breann, Morgan & Emily Zimmer; Kaitlynn, Madsion & Lauren Ashlock; and expecting first great grandchild; two sisters, Janice Larson and MaryAnn (Richard) Lorensen; two brothers, Tom ( Kay) Kassube and Bruce ( Esther) Ames, plus numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.


Visitation: Monday May 18th 1 - 8 P.M.

Services: Tuesday May 19th at 10:30 A.M.

Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Papillion.


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Walter worked in the MCO shop and later in plant trades. He retired in January 1991.


Hammons Family Funeral Services
207 W H St.
Weeping Water, NE 68463

402-267-5544

www.hammonsfs.com

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