Clair Kriz Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 9, 2024, at the age of 85, Clair Kriz of Brainard, Nebraska passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Clair Kriz to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Kriz and Rose Kriz (Benes); his brother Ernest (Irene Masek); and his nephew Jeremy Beckman. He is survived by: his wife Jan (Ballroom); his stepchildren, Andrea Ekstein (Joe) of Dwight, Craig Beckman of Lincoln and Suzi Beckman-Pursley; his son James Kriz (Mollie) of Brainard; his great grandchildren, Gage, Chase Ekstein of Dwight and Kylee Newman of Scottsbluff; his friend Bud; and also, Janae Newman of Littleton, CO, Ashley Ekstein of Lincoln, Andrew Ekstein (Kelly) of Dwight, Megan Beckman (Heather Honer) of Lincoln, Alex Beckman of Brainard, Nate Luginbill (Pheobe Little) of New York, Taylor Pursley of Lincoln, Addison Kriz of Brainard, Lillian Kriz of Brainard, Kimberly Kriz of Brainard and Alma Svoboda (Arthur) of Brainard. He is also survived by his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, plants, and statues, memorials may be directed to St. Luke's Catholic Shrine.