John Albert Ceske

John Albert Ceske, 80, of Many, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Louisiana Extended Care in Natchitoches, Louisiana. A graveside service will be held for him on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Emmanuel Cemetery, Parish Road 821, Lena, LA with Bro. Charles Mark Woodham officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the graveside service for him from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. at the Emmanuel Cemetery Pavilion in Lena, Louisiana.

John was born on February 2, 1943, in Ashland, Wisconsin to Michael John Ceske and Ida Hattie Kindler. He proudly served in the United States Army for two enlistments; one in Germany, and the other in The Vietnam War as a field artillery man.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Ida Ceske; his loving wife of 50 years, Grace Marie Vercher Ceske; his sister, Laverne Nelson and husband, Harry; his brothers, Cliff Ceske and wife, Amanda, Howard Ceske and wife, Marpha, and Mike Ceske and wife, Peggy; and his sister-in-law, Frances Ceske. Left behind to cherish his memory are his son, Bobby Christine and wife, Betty of  Many, LA; his daughters, Terry Cruz and husband, Adolfo of Huntsville, TX, and Lela Byfield and husband, Doug of Big Sandy, TX; his brother, Ed Ceske of Cleveland, TX; his grandchildren, John Eric, Rachel, Jason. Adolfo Jr., Danielle, Stephanie, Eric, Jason, and Kara; his great grandchildren, Trinity, Gavin, Kaydance, Raleigh, Grace, Eli, Chase, Emerson, Ezekiel, Cade, and Emelina; along with a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and other family members.