Died Sunday February 2, 2020 at home
Kip was born March 27, 1947 in Atkinson, Nebraska to Emil and Floretta 'Heuton' Kotas. He graduated from Spencer High School in 1965. After high school he served in the U.S. Army. He returned to the area where he met Wanda Atwell. They were married on July 13, 1996 and continued to reside in the area. His working years were spent as an over the road truck driver, working mostly for Fremont Contract Carriers. He was a member of the NRA and firm believer in the 2nd amendment and loved to ride his Harley. His greatest joy was his family.
Survivors:
Wife Wanda of Fremont
Daughter Karissa (Justin) Kibby of Fremont and their children Melody, Marissa, Makenna and Micah
Son Kip Becraft
Step-daughter Kristina (Mike Welsh) Allender of San Jose, CA.
Sister Nancy Sturdevant of Blackwell, OK.
Mother-in-law Ruth Sturgeon of Fremont
Brothers-in-law Ron Atwell of Fremont
Don (Sally) Atwell of Fremont
Sister-in-law Denise Atwell of Fremont
Kip was preceded in death by his parents, brother Rick and sister Sally Edwards.
The memorial service will be 2pm Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(7)
Rhonda Carlson
Fremont, NE Thursday, February 6, 2020 My heart is aching for you and your entire family, Wanda. Kip was a great guy, and he will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Hugs!Cindra Bernt
Omaha, NE Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Wanda and family so sorry to hear if Kips passing my prayers go out to all and he will be missed by many ...Garry & Hannah
Fremont, NE, NE Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Sorry for your loss. Your in our prayersNancy Boyles
Fremont, NE Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Wanda, Karissa and family, I want to express my heartfelt sympathies during this time of sorrow. I was thinking about Kip from years ago when we worked at the Lariat downtown, that poncho he wore, that gorgeous T bird. and those guys playing cards after work. He was a fun person to work with and such a good man. Take Care all of you. You are all in my prayers. RIP KipKathleen Coday Geaghan
Fremont, NE Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Wanda I am so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. You and your family are in my prayers. I didn't realize he was from Atkinson NE. My Mom and Dad were from there too. I visited every year. I am so very sorry. YouDarlene, Danny,& Eric
Neodesha, KS Monday, February 3, 2020 Thinking of you in this time of grief.Amber Wesely
Fremont, NE Monday, February 3, 2020 Wanda -- I was shocked to hear of Kip's passing and wanted you to be aware that you are not alone in your sorrow. Kip had a gruff exterior but it was fun to watch him light up when he was talking about the grandkids - how he loved his grandkids!My sympathy goes out to all of you.
Amber at FCC