
Steve Yrkoski - 97
June 21, 2022
Columbus, NE
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, NEDaughter: Rita Zoucha of Clarks, NESon: Roger Yrkoski of Duncan, NESon: John (Linda) Yrkoski of Columbus, NESon: Joseph (Mary) Yrkoski of Fullerton, NESon: Paul (Kathy) Yrkoski of Columbus, NESon-in-law: Keith Pillen of Platte Center, NE19 Grandchildren28 Great GrandchildrenSister: Julia Stachura of Columbus, NEHe was preceded in death by:Parents: George and Veronica YrkoskiWife: Rosemary YrkoskiDaughter: Barbara PillenSon-in-law: Ben ZouchaGrandson: Lcpl Brent Basil ZouchaBrothers: Charlie, Martin, Louis and Phillip YrkoskiSisters: Mary Kula, Rose Prososki and Frances YrkoskiTo send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Steve Yrkoski, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.