Joseph Rehak, 59, of Howells, Nebraska, died Friday, December 9, 2011, at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, December 13, at 10:30 AM at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Howells with Father Leo Rigatuso celebrating the Mass. Burial will be at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Howells. Visitation will be held on Monday from 4 PM to 7 PM at the church. There will be a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM Monday at the church with Deacon Bill Schlautmann officiating. Visitation will resume on Tuesday from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the church.

Joe was born on April 26, 1952, in West Point, Nebraska, to Joseph and Louella (Sayers) Rehak. He attended school at Stanton County Dist 32 , and graduated from Howells High School in 1970. After finishing high school, Joe farmed in the Howells area. On July 5, 1980, he was united in marriage to Dorine Zrust at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Howells. They made their home on his family’s home place north of Howells. Joe continued to farm, and he was currently farming with his son. Joe enjoyed hunting and fishing with his children, playing cards, shooting pool, and playing shuffleboard. He really enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Joe was a lifelong resident of the Howells area and a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church.

Joe is survived by
Wife: Dorine Rehak of Howells, NE
Daughter: Jennifer (Gary) Praest of Dodge, NE
     Grandchildren: Bridget, Lilly, and Garret Praest of Dodge, NE
Son: Joe (Jenna) Rehak of Clarkson, NE
Daughter: Samantha Rehak of Wisner, NE
Mother: Louella (Gene) Litz of Dodge, NE
Brother: Duane (Deb) Rehak of Howells, NE
Nieces and nephews

He is preceded in death by
Father: Joseph Rehak
Brother: Gerald Rehak
Sister: Theresa Johnson