James Lee Vankat, age 63 yrs of Omaha. Preceded in death by father, James C. Vankat. Survived by wife, Mary; daughter, Michelle Vankat; grandchild, Emilee Diane; mother, Mabel (Bob Blakeman) Vankat; three brothers-in-law, three sisters-in-law, five step-sisters, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Visitation, Fri. 6-8pm at Braman Mortuary – 72nd St Chapel. Funeral Service, Sat. 9:00 am at St. Michael Lutheran Church, 13232 Blondo St Omaha, NE 68164. Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: St. Michael Lutheran Church or VFW Post #2503 (8904 Military Rd Omaha, NE 68134). Braman Mortuary – 72 St. Chapel 1702 N. 72 St. Omaha, NE 68114 402-391-2171 Visitation, Fri. 6-8pm at Braman Mortuary – 72nd St Chapel. Funeral Service, Sat. 9:00 am at St. Michael Lutheran Church, 13232 Blondo St Omaha, NE 68164. Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.