Nathan William Zahradka

Nathan William Zahradka, 29, Adams, ND, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017.

Nathan was born November 17, 1987 in Grand Forks, ND, the son of Dale L. and Bonnie (Novak) Zahradka. He graduated from Adams-Edmore Public School and attended NDSU before returning home to Lankin to the family farm. Nathan was united in marriage to Crosley Francis on July 21, 2012. They made their home on a farmstead in rural Adams, ND. Their son Kellen Judge Zahradka was born on June 5, 2014.

Nathan enjoyed outdoor adventures, observing wildlife, fishing and treasure finding with his metal detector. His passion was turning fresh dirt with tractors and farming. Nathan loved spending time on his hobby farm with Crosley and Kellen tending to their gardens, caring for their chickens, exotic birds, aquarium fish and their two dogs Burton and Mesa.

Nathan is survived by his wife of almost five years, Crosley; son, Kellen; his parents, Dale and Bonnie Zahradka, Lankin, ND; sisters: Nikki (Scott) Bylin, Pisek, ND; Brittney Zahradka, Fargo, ND; Tessa Zahradka, Williston, ND; nephews: Jase and Graham Bylin, Pisek, ND; mother and father-in-law, Roberta and Gene Francis, Fordville, ND; sisters-in-law, Riley Francis, Fargo, ND; Phoebe Francis, Grafton, ND; grandmothers: Shirley Zahradka, Grand Forks, ND; Louise Novak, Park River, ND; great grandmother, Mildred Machart, Park River, ND. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers: William Zahradka and William Novak and uncle, Buck Zahradka.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM. on Wednesday, February 15th at the Adams Auditorium, Adams, North Dakota. Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 14th from 4-7 PM at the auditorium with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Friends may also call at the auditorium for one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers the family would prefer memorials for Kellen’s education fund.

“May the radiance and beauty of Nathan’s life never be defined by his death.”