FRANK V. AND BARBARA [MALY] KOTROUS
Frank V. Kotrous, son of John Kotrous and Anna Hracky Kotrous, was
born April 13, 1889, in Pierce County, Nebraska. He grew to manhood
in Knox County, living with his maternal grandparents, Jan Hracky
and Marie Novak, on a farm two miles west of Verdigre.
His parents moved to Knox County in 1902. Frank V. resided in the
Verdigre community until his death. He was married to Barbara Maly
on August 31, 1909, in St. Wenceslaus Church by Father Petlach.
Together they farmed for many years two miles west of Verdigre.
After retiring from farming in 1945, they moved to Verdigre.
Frank passed away January 8, 1975, at Alpine Village at the age of
85 years, 8 months and 25 days.
His wife Barbara Maly Kotrous was born May 30, 1886, on a farm ½
mile from Verdigre. She passed away March 1, 1976, at the age of 89
years.
To this union nine children were born: Mrs. Otto (Lucille) Uhlir of
Verdigre, Alfred F. Kotrous of Omaha, Nebraska, Fred J. Kotrous of
Winnetoon, Frank J. Kotrous, Omaha (deceased), LeRoy V. Kotrous of
Verdigre (deceased), Mrs. John (Leona) McGlynn, Omaha, Mrs. Leonard
(Marie) Boelter, Mrs. Paul (Marcella) Sukup, and Mrs. Bernard
(Mildred) Sukup, all of Verdigre. There are 24 grandchildren and 32
great-grandchildren.
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