Theresa grew up in Howells, NE preceded in death by her beloved parents Herman & Mary (Wegener) Reicks. Theresa attended Wayne State College and taught in a rural school district in Howell’s before moving to Omaha.
Her friend, Edward Hoffmann returned from WW II after he spent 42 months as a Japanese prisoner-of-war. They were married on April 30, 1946 and precedes her in death. They were married 52 yrs.
After Retirement from Douglas County Hospital, Theresa volunteered her time with Holy Cross Church, Omaha VA hospital, American Ex Prisoner of War Omaha Chapter #1 (held the office of adjutant, vice commander & commander). Theresa was also a member of the VFW and DAV. She volunteered her time for 27 years. She was Vice President & president of the Holy Cross Alter Society. A long time member of Catholic Daughters and named Catholic Daughter of the year in 1998.
Preceded by:
Husband: Edward
Daughter: Donna
Grandson: Carlin Kranjc
Parents: Herman and Mary Reicks
Survived by:
Children: DeAnna Kranjc, Dan Hoffmann and Mary (Rich) Rumer
Grandchildren: Chris, Jason, Shawn, Rikki, Angela
9 great grandchildren
Sister-in-law: Theresa Voecks
Many nieces, nephews , cousins, and friends
John A. Gentleman Mortuary
Nov 2020
Her friend, Edward Hoffmann returned from WW II after he spent 42 months as a Japanese prisoner-of-war. They were married on April 30, 1946 and precedes her in death. They were married 52 yrs.
After Retirement from Douglas County Hospital, Theresa volunteered her time with Holy Cross Church, Omaha VA hospital, American Ex Prisoner of War Omaha Chapter #1 (held the office of adjutant, vice commander & commander). Theresa was also a member of the VFW and DAV. She volunteered her time for 27 years. She was Vice President & president of the Holy Cross Alter Society. A long time member of Catholic Daughters and named Catholic Daughter of the year in 1998.
Preceded by:
Husband: Edward
Daughter: Donna
Grandson: Carlin Kranjc
Parents: Herman and Mary Reicks
Survived by:
Children: DeAnna Kranjc, Dan Hoffmann and Mary (Rich) Rumer
Grandchildren: Chris, Jason, Shawn, Rikki, Angela
9 great grandchildren
Sister-in-law: Theresa Voecks
Many nieces, nephews , cousins, and friends
John A. Gentleman Mortuary
Nov 2020
Theresa grew up in Howells, NE preceded in death by her beloved parents Herman & Mary (Wegener) Reicks. Theresa attended Wayne State College and taught in a rural school district in Howell’s before moving to Omaha.
Her friend, Edward Hoffmann returned from WW II after he spent 42 months as a Japanese prisoner-of-war. They were married on April 30, 1946 and precedes her in death. They were married 52 yrs.
After Retirement from Douglas County Hospital, Theresa volunteered her time with Holy Cross Church, Omaha VA hospital, American Ex Prisoner of War Omaha Chapter #1 (held the office of adjutant, vice commander & commander). Theresa was also a member of the VFW and DAV. She volunteered her time for 27 years. She was Vice President & president of the Holy Cross Alter Society. A long time member of Catholic Daughters and named Catholic Daughter of the year in 1998.
Preceded by:
Husband: Edward
Daughter: Donna
Grandson: Carlin Kranjc
Parents: Herman and Mary Reicks
Survived by:
Children: DeAnna Kranjc, Dan Hoffmann and Mary (Rich) Rumer
Grandchildren: Chris, Jason, Shawn, Rikki, Angela
9 great grandchildren
Sister-in-law: Theresa Voecks
Many nieces, nephews , cousins, and friends
John A. Gentleman Mortuary
Nov 2020
Her friend, Edward Hoffmann returned from WW II after he spent 42 months as a Japanese prisoner-of-war. They were married on April 30, 1946 and precedes her in death. They were married 52 yrs.
After Retirement from Douglas County Hospital, Theresa volunteered her time with Holy Cross Church, Omaha VA hospital, American Ex Prisoner of War Omaha Chapter #1 (held the office of adjutant, vice commander & commander). Theresa was also a member of the VFW and DAV. She volunteered her time for 27 years. She was Vice President & president of the Holy Cross Alter Society. A long time member of Catholic Daughters and named Catholic Daughter of the year in 1998.
Preceded by:
Husband: Edward
Daughter: Donna
Grandson: Carlin Kranjc
Parents: Herman and Mary Reicks
Survived by:
Children: DeAnna Kranjc, Dan Hoffmann and Mary (Rich) Rumer
Grandchildren: Chris, Jason, Shawn, Rikki, Angela
9 great grandchildren
Sister-in-law: Theresa Voecks
Many nieces, nephews , cousins, and friends
John A. Gentleman Mortuary
Nov 2020
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