James Raphael Opat Obituary
We are sad to announce that on April 18, 2022, at the age of 81, James Raphael Opat of Salina, Kansas, born in Lindsborg, Kansas passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Raphael Opat to pay them a last tribute.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Martin Opat and Freida Mary Opat (Newman); his siblings, Andrew, Joseph, Leo, Edward, Adam, Thomas, John, Martin, Jr., Always and Jim; his daughter-in-law Annie Opat; his wife Claudia Opat (June27); his children, John J. Opat (Annie) of Junction City, Alan M. Opat (Julie) of Minneapolis and Lori Briden (John) of Cave Springs, Arkansas.; his grandchildren, Ryan Opat (Kelsey) of Chapman and Andrea Steuber (Kyle) of Belton, Missouri.; his great grandchildren, Adelyne and Rosilyn Opat; and his children-in-law, John and Julie.
The family appreciates memorial contributions to the American Heart Association and Emporia State University, The Teacher's College.
