Kearney Gene Lackas

Kearney Gene Lackas, age 88 of Belden, died Monday September 28, 2020 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne. He was born August 20, 1932 on a farm near Randolph the son of Mathew and Alice (Hansen) Lackas. He graduated from Belden High School in 1949 and farmed with his father until 1951 when he enlisted in the United States Navy serving from May 7, 1952 until discharged on February 21, 1954. On August 8, 1956 he married Carol Kalin at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Coleridge. The couple farmed south of Belden and to this union were born 4 children: Gwen, Lori, Shelley and Greg. His wife, Carol passed away in February 2000. Kearney married Katie Neese on March 9, 2002 at Union Presbyterian Church in Belden. They made their home on the farm near Belden. He was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church in Randolph. Throughout his life he was active in many activities, especially sports. He played baseball for many years and also coached. He played town team softball. He loved and faithfully followed his kids and grandkids in all of their activities. Kearney was a member of the Randolph Public Schools Board of Education for many years. He was a lifetime member of Alderson Unit American Legion Post #149 of Belden. Above all things Kearney was a family man. Survivors include his wife Katie Lackas of Belden; his 4 children Gwen and Steve Jorgensen of Norfolk; Lori and Jay Smith of Norfolk; Shelley and Kevin Kirkland of Pender; Greg and Michelle Lackas of Carroll; 11 Grandchildren; 15 Great Grandchildren; 2 Step Daughters Teri and Greg Wendel of Norfolk; Nancy and Russ Lenhoff of Omaha; 6 Step Grandchildren; 3 Step Great Grandchildren; 1 Step Great Great Grandchild; 1 Brother Marlin and Ruth Lackas of Scandia, MN; 1 Sister Sandra and Jess Dennis of Yankton, SD; 1 Sister-In-Law Joan Lackas of Osmond; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his first wife, Carol; his brother Loyal; and stepson Jeff Neese. Funeral Services Funeral Services: Saint Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church – Randolph, NE Date: Saturday October 3, 2020 – 10:30 A.M. Interment: Belden Cemetery, Belden, Nebraska Military Rites: Alderson Unit American Legion Post #149 of Belden; U.S. Navy Honor Guard; and the Legion Riders. Visitation: 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. with 7 P.M. Christian Wake Service ALL on FRIDAY at Saint Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church in Randolph under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home - Randolph Minister: Deacon Doug Tunink Music: Organist: Joan Thies; Cantor: Marty Thies Pallbearers: “Kearney’s Grandsons” Adam Jorgensen, Aaron Jorgensen, Jon McManaman, Kearney Lackas, Clinton Lackas, Seth Lackas Honorary Pallbearers: “Kearney’s Granddaughters” “Alycia Gardiner, Shannon Bloomquist, Alison Smith, Amanda Smith, Cierra Kirkland. Questions - please call 402-337-0711. FOR RANDOLPH: If you would like to order flowers and avoid a wire charge call RANDOLPH's local florist, they will take visa/mastercard or bill direct, (THIS WILL SAVE YOU AN EXTRA WIRE CHARGE, CHARGED BY THE NATIONAL FLOWER CENTERS) Randolph Florist: Main Street Flowers 402-337-1004; has dedicated service to Randolph, delivery in Randolph before and after services, providing an extra layer of service for our Randolph residents and our client families. FOR STANTON: If you would like to order flowers and avoid a wire charge call STANTON LOCATION - FLORISTS, call (toll free) 800-644-8361 (THIS WILL SAVE YOU AN EXTRA WIRE CHARGE, CHARGED BY THE NATIONAL FLOWER CENTERS). Floral Expressions will accept most major credit cards and may bill you directly, Floral Expressions has dedicated service to Stanton, delivery in Stanton before and after services, providing an extra layer of service for our Stanton residents and our client families.