A Memorial Service for Michael W. Kopejtka, age 60 of Duncan, NE, formerly of O'Neill, will be 10:30 am Thursday, May 18, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church of O'Neill with Pastor Dean Seger officiating. Inurnment will follow in the O'Neill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Michael passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln, NE. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary of O'Neill, NE.

Michael Wayne Kopejtka was born in O'Neill on September 10, 1962 to Norman and Bonney (Lawrence) Kopejtka. He was baptized into the Body of Christ at Christ Lutheran Church on December 23, 1962. Michael attended O'Neill High School, graduating in 1981.

He worked for H & H farming in rural Wheeler County, and later National Farms in Atkinson, NE before moving to Duncan, NE in 1994. Michael worked as a welding specialist at Husker Steel in Columbus for 21 years.

Michael loved being outdoors and was an ATV enthusiast. He also enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing. In his younger years, Michael was a member of the Holt County Archery Club.

Michael is survived by 2 step-daughters, Betty Bright, and Tracy (Lonnie) Carlson all of Pierce, NE; ex-wife, Jessie Pendergrass of Pierce, NE; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brother, Mark Kopejtka (William Schuler) of Sioux Falls, SD; sister, Mary (Ron) Boettcher of Stuart, NE; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Michael is preceded by his parents; step-father, John Smith; and one niece.