Omaha, NE : Priest from Nebraska dies in crash in Branson on Monday, November 10, 2014

An Omaha priest was the fatal victim of a car vs. pedestrian crash on Monday. According to the Archdiocese of Omaha, the Rev. Francis A. Partusch was vacationing in Branson, Mo., when a car struck and killed him. The archdiocese learned of Partusch's death late Monday. "I am deeply saddened by the sudden death of Father Partusch," said Archbishop George Lucas. "This is a tragic loss for his family, parishioners and his brother priests." Partusch, 68, was serving as pastor of St Bridget-St Rose Parish in South Omaha. A special rosary is being held at St. Bridget Parish at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are pending. Source : Omaha priest struck, killed by car in Missouri