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1942
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Michael Kielian Obituary
January 27, 1942 - June 9, 2022
Preceded in death by parents, Leslie and Mary Kielian. Beloved husband, brother, father, and grandfather. Survived by wife of 59 years, Roseanne; brothers, Paul and Joe Kielian; sister, Kathy Hayduska; sons: Chris (Amy), Brian (Stephanie), Kevin (Chelsea) of Austin, TX, and Steve Kielian; daughter, Kim Allen (Chris) of Sammamish, WA; grandchildren: Mia Jackson (Thomas), Mica Kielian, Kade, Kye and Cash Kielian, and Nyah, and Keegan Allen.
Mike was a longtime treasured employee of the Harry A. Koch Company. He served his country for 22 years in the U.S. Army National Guard, retiring as Command Sergeant Major in 1988.
His family finds comfort in the many memories and stories that made up the fabric of his life. He was truly one of a kind.
VISITATION: Wednesday, June 15th, from 5pm to 7pm at the West Center Chapel, with MEMORIAL SERVICE at 7pm. GRAVESIDE SERVICE with Military Honors: Thursday, June 16th, at 1pm at Omaha National Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
To view a live broadcast of the Memorial Service, please visit www.heafeyheafey.com and click the "View Live Cast" button on the home page.
HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK-CUTLER
West Center Chapel, 7805 W. Center Rd.
402-391-3900 | www.heafeyheafey.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Jim& Ann Ponec
June 15, 2022
We share our most sincere sympathy for your family and friends who will truly miss you. We came a long way working together for the Ponec Agency and the Koch Agency. It has been our pleasure to be your friend for about 60 years and we are proud of your personal and business accomplishments.
Vince and Barbara Bower
June 13, 2022
Our dear friend and neighbor, Mike. We will miss him and will treasure our memories of the fun times we shared. Hope heaven has a Bamba Shack if not, Mike can build one. Our love and condolences to the Kielian family.
VFW DISTRICT 10 /FRA BRANCH 276 CHAPLAIN
June 13, 2022
Thank you for your Service May you be Granted the Caisson of Honor to carry you on your Journey to an Honorable Resting Peace
Mary Ann Binder
June 13, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jeanette Charles (Weibel)
June 12, 2022
Uncle Mike, I will always remember your strong voice, the smell of your pipe, your kind heart and the way you said, "Chris,Brian,Kevin,Steve,Kim" as if it was one word. Thank you for the Christmas memories, the camping trips and the days at the lake. You were truly one of a kind.
Jeanette Charles (Weibel)
June 12, 2022
Uncle Mike I will forever remember you amazing voice, the smell of your pipe, your kind soul and the way you said, "Chris,Brian,Kevin,Steve,Kim" as of it were one word. Thank you for all of the Christmas memories, the camping trips and the fine times at the lake. Truly one of a kind.
Scott Morris
June 12, 2022
Roseanne,
I'm so sad to hear about Mike. He was one in a million. He will be missed by all.
Marc S
June 12, 2022
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