Larry Richard Petska, age 67 of Hershey, passed away Monday June 4, 2018 at Bergan Mercy Medical Center in Omaha, NE, after a short battle with cancer.

Larry was born November 4, 1950 in Ord, NE to Richard Stanley and Lois Katherine (Crane) Petska. He graduated from Hershey High School in 1969 and joined the Navy in June of 1969, serving until June of 1989.  In addition to his other duty stations, he served on 3 submarines, The Sam Rayburn, the Francis Scott Key and the Von Stueben.  He married Ruth JoAnn Dishman on May 15, 1970 in Virginia Beach, VA.  He was a member of the Hershey American Legion Paul R. Martin #279.  He enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycles, playing guitar and chess, and operating his Ham radio.  Larry was an avid sportsman,  skeet and trap shooting, pistol and cowboy shooting, bird hunting and archery.  He was a lifelong learner.

Larry is survived by his wife JoAnn Petska of Hershey, NE; sons Michael and Richard of Sutherland, NE; grandsons John and Michael Jr. of North Platte, NE; siblings Jane (John) Haines of La Feria, TX, ; Jean (Butch) Brecks of Cozad, NE, Frances Petska of El Cerrito, CA, Gary (Cindy) Petska of Hershey, NE, Linda Petska of Hershey, NE, Virginia (Paul) Michalski of Elyria, NE, Charles (Lisa) Petska of Cozad, NE; sister-in-law Mary (Terry) Collins of North Platte, NE; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Lois Petska; and grandparents.

Memorials are suggested in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com .  Christian Wake Services will be held 7:00 p.m. Sunday June 10, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday June 11, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sutherland with the Reverend James Janovec as Celebrant.  Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with military honors.  Visitation will be from noon until 8:00 p.m. Sunday June 10, 2018 with the family receiving friends from 5:00 until 7:00 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.