The Superior Express -

Valerian Adrian Kucera, the son of William Henry and Stella Helen (Mixiner) Kucera, was born April 30, 1932, at Deweese, Neb. He died Sept. 26, 2022, at Brodstone Healthcare Hospital in Superior, at the age of 90 years, 4 months and 26 days.

A lifelong resident of the area, Val received his formal education attending a rural school near Deweese. A veteran of the United States Army, he served his country during the Korean War enlisting on Dec. 3, 1952, and was honorably discharged on Nov. 10, 1954. Following his military service, he was employed in construction work.

He was united in marr...