Joseph John Kresnik, Jr.

Joseph John Kresnik, Jr.

June 12, 1943 – March 28, 2025

Joseph J. Kresnik Jr., better known as Joe to family and friends, was the eldest son of Joseph J. Kresnik Sr., and Frances Ritzo Kresnik. They called South Omaha home where the family was long time members of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and School. He attended South High before enlisting in the US Navy.  Petty Officer Second Class Kresnik made his home in California where he met his wife Jan and made a wonderful life with two sons (Tony & Todd) and a daughter (Terri). He was a simple, hard-working man that made a career as a Tile Setter both in California and later in his home state of Nebraska.  Joe had a passion for baseball that was showcased through coaching his two sons and grandson. The contributions he made to the sport were endless, capturing Championship titles at all levels. If he wasn’t on a baseball field, he would be enjoying his other favorite pastime of fishing. Joe was known as an honest man of high morals and integrity. He was a wonderful role model to his kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews. Later in life, Joe got a second chance at love and married Sharon Boldt where they shared a wonderful life of 29 years together. They loved attending grandchildren’s events, traveling, spending time with friends and playing Yahtzee!

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Kresnik, Sr.; mother, Frances Kresnik; first wife, Jan Kresnik; brother-in-law, Johnny Simmons; grandson, Donald Joseph Kresnik.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon; sons, Todd (Kathy) Kresnik and Tony (Chris) Kresnik; daughter, Terri (Jerry) Marfisi; grandchildren: Melissa Marfisi, Matthew (Breanne) Marfisi, David (Lisa) Kresnik, Morgan (Colin) Chambers, Daniel (Ashley) Kresnik, Mitchell Kresnik, Marissa Kresnik, Courtney (Cory) Bailes; younger brothers: Bob (Pat) Kresnik and Rich (Mary) Kresnik.

Also survived by his stepchild, Byron (Stephanie); great-grandchildren: Paisley, Hadeassah, Alaina, Carter, Joseph, Roman and Greyson; sister-in law, Cindy Whitney; many nieces and nephews for whom Joe played a significant role in their lives.

VISITATION: Sunday, April 6, 2025, 1:00 p.m. to 4:oo p.m. with a Prayer Service with sharing and music at 4:00 p.m. at West Center Chapel.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, April 7, 2025, 10:00 a.m., Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 5529 Leavenworth St., Omaha.

INTERMENT:  Monday, April 7, 2:30 p.m., Omaha National Cemetery, 14250 Schram Road, Omaha.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Tunnel to Towers Foundation or to Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church.

Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler, West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha, Ne 68124. (402)-391-3900. www.heafeyheafey.com