In Memory Of
Arthur Kozak
Arthur Kozak
Arthur Kozak, 88, a longtime Casper resident, went to be with Our Lord Jesus peacefully on July3, 2009 at his home.
Art was born November 25, 1920 in Virginia, NE, the eldest son of Louis and Emma Mae (Karas) Kozak.
Art was a high school graduate in Steele City, NE lettering in basketball. At age 20 he enlisted into the United States Marie Corps, participating in the Pacific Theater-Midway and Saipan¬Titian during WWII. He also served with occupation forces in Japan in 1945. Art was a guest speaker in his retirement years, occasionally, to junior high students for teacher Leo Sanchez' history class and told his story.
Art was honorably discharged in 1947 and moved to Casper to begin work on the CB & Q railroad. He retired as a conductor in 1982 after 35 years of service. He then went to work for Wackenhut Security Corporation and retiring a second time.
May 2, 1952 he married the love of his life Patricia (Reese) Esterbrook of Laramie, WY. Their union produced three children. Art and family were avid fans of the Casper Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps.
Art's love of God, country, and family made him an individual of great substance and he will be greatly missed. He is survived by his bride of over 57 years, a daughter, Kathleen George of Casper, two sons; Norman (Cori) of Casper, Kenneth (Bonnie) of Virginia Beach, V A, two step sons; Gerald (Maria) Esterbrook of Seattle, W A, Robert (Patricia) of CO, siblings; Jesse (Geri) ofNE, Ernest ofFL, Ila (James) Clontz ofFL, and Sandra Deaver ofNE, a brother in law in CO and many grand and great grand children.
Art was preceded in death by his parents, sister Louise (Dean) Staley, a brother in law, and a son in law.
Memorial services will be 2:00pm, Thursday July 9, 2009 at Highland Park Community Church with Pastor Merrill Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Oregon Trail State Veteran's Cemetery with full military rights.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central WY Hospice Program or Amedisys Co., or Meals On Wheels. Newcomer Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Art was born November 25, 1920 in Virginia, NE, the eldest son of Louis and Emma Mae (Karas) Kozak.
Art was a high school graduate in Steele City, NE lettering in basketball. At age 20 he enlisted into the United States Marie Corps, participating in the Pacific Theater-Midway and Saipan¬Titian during WWII. He also served with occupation forces in Japan in 1945. Art was a guest speaker in his retirement years, occasionally, to junior high students for teacher Leo Sanchez' history class and told his story.
Art was honorably discharged in 1947 and moved to Casper to begin work on the CB & Q railroad. He retired as a conductor in 1982 after 35 years of service. He then went to work for Wackenhut Security Corporation and retiring a second time.
May 2, 1952 he married the love of his life Patricia (Reese) Esterbrook of Laramie, WY. Their union produced three children. Art and family were avid fans of the Casper Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps.
Art's love of God, country, and family made him an individual of great substance and he will be greatly missed. He is survived by his bride of over 57 years, a daughter, Kathleen George of Casper, two sons; Norman (Cori) of Casper, Kenneth (Bonnie) of Virginia Beach, V A, two step sons; Gerald (Maria) Esterbrook of Seattle, W A, Robert (Patricia) of CO, siblings; Jesse (Geri) ofNE, Ernest ofFL, Ila (James) Clontz ofFL, and Sandra Deaver ofNE, a brother in law in CO and many grand and great grand children.
Art was preceded in death by his parents, sister Louise (Dean) Staley, a brother in law, and a son in law.
Memorial services will be 2:00pm, Thursday July 9, 2009 at Highland Park Community Church with Pastor Merrill Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Oregon Trail State Veteran's Cemetery with full military rights.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central WY Hospice Program or Amedisys Co., or Meals On Wheels. Newcomer Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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