John Falatko

John W. Falatko, 85, of Bancroft, NE, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE. A memorial visitation will be Wednesday, January 14, 2015 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft, NE. Burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project. Arrangements are under the direction of Munerloh-Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft, NE. John was born November 15, 1929 in Lakewood, OH to George and Gerdina (Garrells) Falatko. He graduated in 1945 in Peoria, IL. Shortly after graduation, John entered into the Army where he served with the Military Police in Japan where he helped with the War Crime Trials. On July 24, 1954 he married Georgia Gibson in Peoria, IL. The couple had four children. John enjoyed being outside fishing and camping. He was a lifetime St. Louis Cardinals fan. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. John is survived by his wife; Georgia Falatko of Bancroft, NE, sons; George (Debbie) Falatko of Littleton, CO, John Falatko II of Creve Coeur, IL, Andrew (Deann) Falatko of Washington, IL, daughter; Luree (Michael) Surrells of Bancroft, NE, sisters; Marion Miller of Peoria, IL, Shirley Deiter of Peoria, IL, Patricia Kessler of Marquette Hieghts, IL, 13 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and one sister.