Helen Vavak

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Helen M. Vyhlidal, 94, of Fremont, NE, passed away December 26, 2021, at her home.

Helen was born September 10, 1927, in Prague, NE, to Thomas and Bessie (Soukup) Vavak. Helen taught country school for several years prior to her marriage. She married Leonard Vyhlidal Sr., on December 29, 1951, at St. John's Catholic Church in Prague. They moved to Fremont before moving to North Bend in 1960. Helen and Leonard operated the Dairy Dream in North Bend until 1972. In 1976, they returned to Fremont and owned and operated Len's Liquor Store until 1982.

Helen was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fremont, and VFW Post 8223 auxiliary. She enjoyed spending time crocheting, and working on puzzle books.

Helen is survived by her son, Leonard Vyhlidal Jr. of Fremont; daughters, Carol (Doug) Dale of Fremont, and JoAnn (Francis) Zakovec of Morse Bluff, NE; 5 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leonard Sr.; 2 infant daughters; brothers, Tom, Ray, and Frank Vavak.

Private family Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Burial will be at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Moser Memorial Chapel)

Helen married Leonard Vyhlidal, Sr. on 29 Dec 1951 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska. Leonard was born on 20 Jun 1928 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 13 Nov 2007 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried on 17 Nov 2007 in Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living

Thomas married Bozena Bessie Soukup. Bozena was born on 25 Aug 1897 in Plasi, Saunders, Nebraska; died on 28 Dec 1969 in O'Neill, Holt County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]