Born in Lincoln on October 18, 1938 to Ted and Ruth Kraatz She is survived by her husband, Willard, daughter Chris & husband, Frank Santa Maria, and son Brian & wife, Beth. Additionally, her fourcious grandchildren, Tressa, Kinslie, Jerin and Reagan She is additionally survived by her three younger siblings, their spouses and children, Sheryl & Ronald Ruff, Randy & Diane Kraatz and Wendy & Jimmie Callicoat. Brenda wasceded in death by her parents Ted and Ruth Kraatz and her brother Victor & wife Linda Kraatz. Brenda Te Kolste will be remembered by friends and family as a loving wife, a caring mother, a matriarch of a sister, a devoted grandmother and a steadfast friend The service will be held at11:00 a.m. Friday (3-10-17) Living Life Reformed Church in Firth, NE.
