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David A. Kratochvil
1950 - 2025
BORN
1950
DIED
2025
David Kratochvil Obituary
July 25, 1950 - August 19, 2025
HUMPHREY – Private family services will be held at a later date for David A. Kratochvil, 75, of Humphrey, NE. David passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at his home in Humphrey. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
David was born on July 25, 1950, to Marvin and Helen Virginia (Ritter) Kratochvil in Humphrey, NE. He graduated from Madison High School and later enlisted in the United States Air Force. After serving his country, David returned to Nebraska and attended college at Central Community College in Columbus, earning an associate's degree.
After college, David worked at Behlen Manufacturing Co. in Columbus as a machinist. He worked for Orion Corporation of Nebraska out of Columbus. He also worked for the Harley-Davidson dealership in Columbus. When he wasn't hard at work you could find him riding his Harley with the Scorpions Motorcycle Club. Born and raised on a farm, David was a simple man whose true passion was working the land and tending to his crops. After assisting his Father and owning a neighboring farm for twenty-five years, David retired, moved to town, and built a collection of classic cars and motorcycles.
David is survived by his three children, Christopher Michael (Jennifer) Kratochvil of Windsor, CO, Theresa Lynn Kratochvil of Fremont, NE, and Rikki Theresa Kratochvil of Bellevue, NE; significant other, Mary Buggi of Humphrey, NE; two sisters, Kathy (Jueventino) Naranjo of Norfolk, NE and Karen (Kevin) Raatz of Norfolk, NE; ex-wife, Cindy (Cline) Want; five grandchildren, Nathan Kratochvil, Madison Kratochvil, Cassiauna Kratochvil, Raven/Phara Kratochvil, and Emily Kratochvil; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Helen Virginia; two sisters, Linda (Terry) Cranston and Beth (Jerry) Scheffler; and ex-wife, Kathleen (Sargent) Kratochvil.
Memorials may be sent to Karen Raatz, 84110 562nd Road, Stanton, NE 68779. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.
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