Kenneth Joe Tesar

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Kenneth Joe Tesar, 63, of Kramer, Nebraska passed away on November 24, 2018, to live in his Heavenly Father's home. He was born June 3, 1955, to parents Joe and Allene Tesar in Lincoln. After graduating from Crete High School in 1974, Ken went on to study Diesel Mechanics at Southeast Community College in Milford where he earned an Associate of Applied Science degree with distinction, graduating top of his class. In April 1977, he was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward. Ken farmed his entire life and spent five of those years working at Becklers Implement of Seward. In 1981, he made the decision to work full-time as a farmer.

Ken and Marianne (Jans) were united in marriage on October 9, 1976. Together they had two children, Ashley and Whitney. Ken loved farming, fishing and hunting; but most importantly, enjoyed sharing in these activities with his dear family members and friends.

Ken was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church in Kramer. He served the Lord and congregation in a variety of roles including Elder, Trustee, Board of Education and choir member. He was honored and proud to have served 18 years on the Board of Directors for the Farmers Cooperative Elevator.

Being a proud Czech, Ken loved homemade kolaches and polka. You'd often find him eating fish at Bee, Nebraska on Friday evenings and listening to classic rock and George Strait from his recliner at home. He enjoyed spending his summers fishing in Chamberlain, South Dakota and playing fetch with his grand-dog, Sebastian (aka: Junior). For his girls, he instilled the importance and value of many things: reading complete instructions before starting a project, keeping a vehicle's fuel tank above half full, to truly listen and learn from others, and to always spread the love of Christ.

Ken is survived by his wife, Marianne; daughters, Ashley Tesar of Lincoln, Whitney Peterson (Ryan) of Clear Lake, Minnesota; step-grandsons, Hunter and Weston Peterson of Clear Lake, Minnesota; sister, JoAnn Kroll; half-sister, Linda (Lou) Schafer of Tobias, half-brothers, Allen (Jan) Soukup, Glen (Trudy Townley) Soukup, all of Lincoln; many nieces and nephews; and countless friends who enriched his daily life. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family invites friends and loved ones to a time of remembrance and visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. at Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete on Monday, November 26. A funeral and burial service will be held on Tuesday, November 27 starting at 3:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Kramer. The Ladies Aid will graciously serve a meal following the services at the church. Memorials to St. John Lutheran Church of Kramer and United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County.

Pallbearers: Nathan Porath, Ben Porath, Tim Porath, Kelsey Soukup, Dan Meinke, Travis Eggert

Honorary Pallbearers: Caleb Easler, Dan Miller, David Eggert, Wayne Eggert, Roger Koch, Roger Miller, Gary Rezac. Arrangements entrusted to Kuncl Funeral Home ~ Crete.


From Kuncl Funeral Home, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Living married Allene B. Herynk Allene (daughter of Joseph Herynk and Anna Dlouhy) was born on 27 Jul 1918 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 26 Mar 2000 in Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ALLENE B TESAR 27 Jul 1918 26 Mar 2000 (V) 68333 (Crete, Saline, NE ) (none specified) 506-32-1656 Nebraska

Tesar -- Allene B., 81, rural Crete, died Sunday (3/26/00). Graduate, Tobias H.S., 1935. Mother, homemaker. Farmer, Crete and Wilber area. Worked at Elgin Watch Factory, Lincoln. Member, PTA (lifetime); American Legion Auxiliary; Altar Society, St. Mary Catholic Church, Denton.

Survivors: sister, Blanche Havel, Long Beach, Calif.; children, Allen and Janice Soukup, JoAnn and Stephen Kroll, all Lincoln, Glen Soukup, Lincoln, and friend Trudy Townley and daughter Terra, Kenneth and Marianne Tesar, Kramer; stepdaughter, Linda and Lou Schafer; grandchildren, Nicholle Soukup, Peter Kroll and wife Elishia, Kelsey Soukup, Jeremiah Kroll, Jessica Soukup, Ashley Tesar, Whitney Tesar; great-grandchild, Haleigh Kappel. Preceded in death by husbands, Frank Soukup and Joe Tesar, both Milligan; sisters, Agnes Kassik, Emilie Novak, both Milligan, Ann Crays, Tobias.

Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Tobias Catholic Church, Tobias. Milligan Bohemian National Cemetery. The Revs. Joel Panzer, Msgr. James D. Dawson and Msgr. Thomas L. Holoman. Visitation: beginning noon today, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Memorials to St. Mary Church, Denton.

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Joseph became the owner of his parents farm in 1922. Later his daughter and son-in-law, Agnes and Henry Kassik owned it. Their sons, Ralph and Richard Kassik are the fourth generation to own and farm the land. Joe was a member of the Lodge Svatopluk Chech of Milligan for over 50 years (Milligan, p 299).

Joseph married Anna Dlouhy on 22 Feb 1909 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anna (daughter of Adolph Dlouhy and Marie A. Cvach) was born on 6 Jun 1889 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 8 Jun 1965 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
"(Four couples) celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary February 22, 1959....They were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Capek, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Capek, Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Hromadka, and Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph Herynk. The Capeks and Hromadkas celebrated their 50th anniversary at the Milligan Auditorium and the Herynks celebrated their 50th anniversary at Tobias Hall." (Milligan, p 236)

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They traveled to America with the John CAPEK family, arriving at Exeter April 27, 1880. They were brought to the Anton and Frank SVEC home, and assisted them in brick making. They later purchased the n 1/2 SW 1/4 of Section 27, Glengary Township, from John VEJRASKA, and adding the S 1/2 of this quarter section in January of 1892, buying it from Vaclav VEJRASKA. (Milligan, p 299).

Anton married Terezie Vejraska. Terezie (daughter of Jan Vejraska and Rosalie Sladek) was born on 15 Oct 1852 in Lodenice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 21 Jan 1942 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
The biography of Anton J. Capek, Jr. in the Milligan book list his grandparents as "Joseph and Marie Vejraska Herynk," and goes on to note that they "came to America with the Capeks in 1880." (p 233). Their oldest son was born and died in Bohemia before they emigrated to the United States. (p 299).

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Lived on the NW 1/4 of Section 6, Olive Township. He became a citizen on 7 October 1892 in Saline County. (Milligan, p 260).

Adolph married Marie A. Cvach on 31 Oct 1887. Marie was born on 8 Dec 1867 in Bohemia; died on 2 Dec 1940 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The daughter of Joseph and Mary Cvach. (Milligan, p 260).

Place of birth shown as Sudomerice Kraj, Tabor, Bohemia