Paul Darien Sukraw, 87, passed away Dec. 17, 2010, at the Gothenburg Memorial Hospital.

Paul, the son of Harry and Minnie (Giese) Sukraw, was born Dec. 24, 1922, north of Maxwell. When he was three years old the family moved to the ranch just west of Maxwell where he grew up.

He attended elementary and high school in Maxwell and graduated in 1942. He was employed on the family ranch until 1950.

On June 12, 1949, he and Pauline Rice of Farnam were married at the Church of the Nazarene. They observed their 61st anniversary in 2010. They farmed in the Farnam and Maxwell areas, moving to Gothenburg in 1964 where they farmed until his retirement.

Paul was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Cozad, where he had directed music for several years and served on the church board.

His favorite hobbies were listening to gospel music and gardening. He raised a big garden so he would have produce to give to others.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harold and Quinten Sukraw; and two sisters, Alice Wilson and Margaret Dewart.

Survivors include his wife, Pauline, of Gothenburg; two sons, Duane and Sharon Sukraw, of Gothenburg, and Kent and Inez Sukraw, of Newell, S.D.; one sister, Ilene and Darold Miller, of Maxwell; five grandchildren, Kevin and Sarah Sukraw, Ryan and Leigh Sukraw, Michael and Michelle Sukraw, Kelli Sukraw, Kristen and Shane Burr; and five great-grandchildren.

Services will be at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, Dec. 21, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Rodney Mohler officiating.

Visitation will be Monday, Dec. 20, from 1-8 p.m., with the family present from 6-8 p.m. at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg.

Interment will follow in the Gothenburg Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to The First Church of the Nazarene, 919 H Ave, Cozad, NE 69130,or the donor's choice.

North Platte Telegraph, 19 Dec 2010