John "Rat" J. Molczyk

John "Rat" Molczyk passed away June 12, 2020 in his home after a battle with brain cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Spalding, NE with Fr. Antony Thekkekara and Deacon Jim Naughtin officiating. Burial will follow at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Spalding, NE. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday with a Rosary at 4:00 p.m. John's family would like to invite family and friends to the city park for food and beverages following the burial. Social distancing and Covid-19 DHM's effective June 1, 2020 will be followed at the visitation, funeral, and gathering at the park.

Memorials are suggested to the Spalding Volunteer Fire Department.

Levander Funeral Home of Spalding, NE is in charge of the arrangements.

John was born to Ted and Rita (Ray) Molczyk on October 4, 1951 in Spalding, NE, where he lived and worked his whole life.

John attended Spalding Academy and graduated in 1970. On October 19, 1974 John married his sweetheart Gina Naughtin at St. Michael's Catholic Church. John did auto body work for 51 years and prided himself in quality work and caring for his wife and two daughters.

John was active in his community, serving on the Spalding Volunteer Fire Department for 29 years, the golf course board, and as a member of St. Michael's. John enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved taking Gina dancing and cruising. He always had a joke for his coffee break buddies, and he was always ready to play cards.

John is survived by wife Gina of Spalding, NE; daughters Dr. Kerri (Seth) Wingert of Boulder, CO & granddaughter Marie; Dr. Sheila Molczyk (Paul) Kavan of Omaha, NE; sisters: Linda (Larry) McGowen of Columbus, NE; Mary (Bob) Herling of Schuyler, NE; brothers Ted (Jean Ann) Molczyk of Grand Island, NE; Tom (Arlene) Molczyk of Spalding, NE; brothers-in-law: Jim (Lorie) Naughtin of Columbus, NE: Bill (Ann) Naughtin of Michigan; Ed Naughtin & Cheryl Lockett of Primrose, NE; Peg Burns of Burwell, NE; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and so many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Teresa Molczyk.