Kevin B. Marotz

HOSKINS – Funeral service for Kevin B. Marotz, 65, of Hoskins will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk, NE. Reverend Terry Buol will be officiating the service. A burial will take place at Pleasant View Cemetery in Winside. Visitation will be held from 4:00 -7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 11, 2023 also at Stonacek Funeral Chapel. Kevin passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk is in charge of the arrangements. Kevin Brent Marotz was born on July 6, 1958 in Norfolk Nebraska to Chester and Doris (Miller) Marotz. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Winside. He graduated from Winside High School in 1976. Kevin married the love of his life, Donna Mae Drahota, on July 30, 1976 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Pierce. To this union they had three children; Mindi, Sara and Scott. He farmed with his son Scott, his brother Kurtis and his nephew Dan. Kevin enjoyed taking trips to the casino, going on fishing trips to Canada with his brothers-in-law, farming with his family, and a good cigar. Kevin is survived by his wife Donna of Hoskins, children; Mindi (Jason) Magwire of Norfolk, Sara (Jon) Robish of Blair, Scott (Heather) Marotz of Hoskins, grandchildren; Maddox and Mace Magwire, Caleb and Cole Robish and Bridget, Charlotte and Parker Marotz, brother Kurtis (Joan) Marotz of Hoskins, brothers and sisters in law; Richard (Becki) Drahota of Storm Lake, Iowa, Gary (Karen) Drahota of Norfolk, Bill (Mary) Drahota of Ceresco, Jack (Valerie) Drahota of Pointa Vedra, Florida, DeAnne (Gary) Smith of Sioux City, Iowa, Dale (Nancy) Drahota of Norfolk, Patricia (Roger) Blunck of Osmond, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Chester and Doris Marotz, and his father and mother-in-law Ernest and Lucille Drahota. Casket bearers will be Dane Drahota, Tony Drahota, Jeff Drahota, Patrick Drahota, Daniel Marotz, Joe Ottis, Matt Blunck, and Troy Drahota. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Kevin B. Marotz

July 6, 1958 - October 6, 2023