Craig Allen Antholz, 62 of McDonald, KS died Wednesday, January 4th 2023
in Lakewood, CO. He was born on July 5th, 1960 in Saint Francis, KS to
Gilbert and Janice (Hubbard) Antholz. He was raised with two siblings,
Hal and Tina. Craig grew up two miles north of McDonald on the family
farm.

He graduated from Cheylin High School, Bird City, KS in 1978. He
attended college in Curtis, NE majoring in Diesel Mechanics. A year
later he accepted a job at John Deere in Benkelman, NE. While working in
Benkelman, he met his wife, Jeri (LeValley) Antholz and they were united
in marriage on November 24, 1984. To this marriage they were blessed
with three beautiful children,  Tiffany, Mindy, and Heath. Craig was a
strong believer in Jesus Christ and he led his family the same way.

He was a Farmer/Rancher and loved his horses. Craig taught Sunday School
for many years and loved taking the church youth group on skiing trips
in Colorado. He loved spending time with his grandkids, Wyatt, Hunter,
Rylee, Evie, Ryder and Gracie. He thoroughly enjoyed riding his buggy in
the pastures and watching countless hours of cartoons with his
grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his father,  Gilbert Antholz.
He is survived by his wife, Jeri of McDonald, KS, daughters, Tiffany
(Ryan) Ochs of Park, KS and Mindy (Quinton) Crow of Bird City, KS and
son, Heath of McDonald, KS; his mother, Janice Antholz of McDonald, KS;
brother, Hal (Becky) Antholz of McDonald, KS; and sister, Tina (Brett)
Smith of Lincoln, NE; 6 grandchildren , 7 nieces and nephews and their
spouses and numerous great nieces and nephews.