Irene Grace (Kratochvil) Regelean, 90, of Lincoln, passed away January 9, 2023. Born June 26, 1932, to Edward and Marie (Kubicek) Kratochvil on a farm west of Wilber, NE. She was raised in the Rokeby and Elmwood areas. On July15, 1955, she married Gerald (Jerry) Regelean in Elmwood, NE. They made their home in Lincoln, NE. They were married for 40 years.
Irene worked at Miller and Paine, and then at the Department of Roads for 56 years. She retired on September 17, 2010. Irene was a member of Southwood Lutheran Church, the American Legion, and the VFW. She loved to garden, dancing, playing cards, spend time with family, and watch or attend sporting events, especially any Cornhusker game.
Irene is survived by her sons, Russ Regelean and Jerry (Susan) Regelean all of Lincoln; step-daughter Cheryl Sanford, Scottsdale, AZ; 4 grandchildren: Krysta (Dustin) Sanderson, Ashley (Kris) Dotson, Kyle (Molly) Regelean, and Allison Regelean all of Lincoln; step-grandchildren: Melissa (Nichole) Sanford, Kristie (Doug) Anderson and Scott (Cassie) Sanford all of Scottsdale, AZ; 6 great-grandchildren, and 7 step-great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Gerald (Jerry); step-son Stephen Regelean, and grandson Ryan Regelean, brother Raymond Kratochvil and sister-in-law, Delores Kratochvil
Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (1-17-2023) Southwood Lutheran Church, 4301 Wilderness Hills Blvd. with Pastor Eric Finsand officiating.
Memorials to: American Cancer Society – Lincoln or Southwood Lutheran Church. lincolnfh.com
