Rose Roark Obituary
Rose Roark of Columbus, Nebraska passed away on July 23, 2026. Rose, born on August 3, 1934, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Cecilia Pokorny (Maca) and Edward Pokorny; her husband Emry Luther Roark; her brothers, Ladd and Jim Pokorny; and her daughter-in-law Trish Ratkovec.
She is survived by: her children, Rose Klein (Jim) of Lincoln, NE, Edward Ratkovec of Cozad, NE, Mike Ratkovec of Redfield, SD, Ben Ratkovec of Columbus, NE, Kathy Hayes (Stuart) of Omaha, NE and Susan Pfeifer (Brad) of Omaha, NE; her stepdaughter Dianne Kamphaus (Frank); and her son John Roark. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the family for future designation.
