Howard Allen Petracek, age 75, of Overland Park, KS passed away on Friday, February 5, 2010.
Howard was born on November 24, 1934 in Oberlin, KS. He worked for United Airlines for 12 years, Frontier Airlines for 8 years, and served 5 years in the Army National Guard. Howard also farmed in Jennings, KS for 20 years. He enjoyed traveling all over the world.
Howard was an avid Kansas State fan. He followed Kansas State football and basketball. Kansas State was where he earned his BS in Business Administration in 1956.
Howard is survived by his three children; son, Keith Petracek and wife, Sharon; son, Steve Petracek and wife, Kim; daughter, Sheryl Petracek; three grandchildren, Samantha (13) , Alexandra (10) and Zachary (5); and his two sisters, Jeanne Hoskins and husband, Herb, and Marcia Wiltfong and husband, Richard.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society.