Jerald Lynn Jirkovsky

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JERALD "JERRY" LYNN JIRKOVSKY

June 6, 2022

Jerald "Jerry" Lynn Jirkovsky was born in Omaha, Nebraska on September 19, 1958. He is the third of four children born to Mae-Rita (Moser) and Charles Jirkovsky. He attended grade school at St. Thomas More and graduated in 1976 from Westside High School.

Jerry loved motorcycles and going fast. After high school he attended American Motorcycle Institute in Florida, where he learned motorcycle and small engine repair, quickly learning that to stay employed all year long he would have to move to a warmer climate, California or bust.
He found work at Tustin, CA Honda. He had many jobs in California, including starting and running California Race Services along with brother Tom. They were the west coast Pirelli Road Race tire distributor. The last decade Jerry worked as a small airplane tire recycler and covered several southwestern states.

Some of his loves were motorcycle racing of all types, his two Camaros, completing 14 10k marathons and playing hockey, both as a child and through his adult years, up to two years ago. He loved his family and friends.

A special thank you goes out to Lori (Cantral) Grimit, her husband, Ralph and sons Luke and Grant of Tucson, Arizona, as they took Jerry into their home and family five years ago. Brother Tom and I will forever be indebted to them for the love and care they bestowed to Jerry.

For those who knew Jerry, know he'll be leaving for Heaven two days late and will make it to the Pearly Gates with 30 seconds to spare, with an amazing story to tell!

Jerry passed after a four year battle with colon cancer. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Jirkovsky; mother, Mae-Rita (Moser) Jirkovsky; sister, Sue Preister
Survived by brothers, Tom Jirkovsky, Jim Jirkovsky; brother in law, Ron Preister and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins

Memorials directed to Jim Jirkovsky to help with expenses
Services Pending

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Charles worked for the Gamble store in Geneva, was in the service from 1944 to 1945, and after discharge took an accounting course at Boyles College in Omaha, working for Wilson Packing Company since then. He married Mae Rita MOSER, who died January 21, 1971; to them four children were born: Sue married Ron PRIESTER and had Josh and Ellie; Jim married Terry McDERMOTT and had Brian, Kristin, Justin and Mark; Jerry is single; Tom married Natalie WILSON. (Milligan, p 321).

Obituary

Jirkovsky -- Charles J. "Chuck," 76, Omaha, widower of Mae Rita, died Wednesday (3/29/00). Born, Geneva. Retired purchasing agent, Wilson Packing Plant, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Musician, Eddie Janek Orchestra, Czech Brass Band. Army veteran, WWII.
Survivors: sons, James, Thomas, both Omaha, Jerry, Costa Mesa, Calif.; daughter, Susan Preister, Omaha; brother, Rudy, Ohiowa; sisters, Mildred DeRosbil, Omaha, Ann McDonald, Geneva; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Services: 11:30 a.m. Monday, St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Omaha. Calvary Cemetery, Omaha. Visitation: Sunday, 1-8 p.m., rosary 4 p.m., Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home, 5701 Center St., Omaha. Arrangements by Moser Memorial Mortuary, Fremont
SSN 505-26-2844

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, 31 March 2000 Lincoln Journal Star)

Charles married Mae Rita Moser. Mae (daughter of Edward August Moser and Hilda Studt) was born on 19 Jan 1930; died in Jan 1971 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He attended country school north of Milligan, graduating from eighth grade. After graduation, he worked for several different farmers in the area, in the livery stable in Milligan and as a bartender for Jicha's tavern. (Milligan, p 321).

Charles married Anna Korbelik on 24 May 1916 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anna (daughter of Joseph A. Korbelik and Anna Bernasek) was born on 27 Nov 1891 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 12 Dec 1976 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 15 Dec 1976 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She was born in a sod house northeast of Ohiowa, and went to country school, graduating from the eighth grade. She cared for her invalid mother up until the time of her marriage. (Milligan, p 321).

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Charles and Anna were fluent in both Czech and English, teaching all their children both languages. (Milligan, p 322).

Edward married Hilda Studt. Hilda was born on 30 May 1906 in Nebraska; died on 9 Feb 1988. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He came from Czechoslovakia as a stow-away on a ship. He worked as a laborer for several farmers. (Milligan, p 321). At the time of the 1920 Federal Census, he, Mary, and 13 year old Rudolph were living in Glengary Township. Both were shown as being born in Bohemia, with Rudolph being born in Nebraska. Joseph was a laborer for the railroad.

Joseph married Marie "Mary" Baloun before 1888. Marie (daughter of Jan "John" Baloun and Anna Pochepki) was born on 15 Feb 1872 in Bohemia; died on 11 Feb 1942 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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At the age of 50, Joe and Mary retired to Milligan and were custodians of the Milligan Public School. (Milligan, p 321).

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Son of Peter KORBELIK and Anna TOMASEK. (Milligan, p 346).



(Research):

Census Listings:

FamilySearch 1880 National Census

Census Place:Glengary, Fillmore, Nebraska
Source:FHL Film 1254748 National Archives Film T9-0748
Page 50
RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace
Joseph KORBELIK Self M M W 24 BOHEMEN Occ:Farmer Fa: BOHEMENMo: BOHEMEN
Anne KORBELIK Wife F M W 23 BOHEMEN Occ:Housekeeper Fa: BOHEMEN Mo: BOHEMEN
Emel KORBELIK Son M S W 4 NE Fa: BOHEMEN Mo: BOHEMEN
Joseph KORBELIK Son M S W 2 NE Fa: BOHEMEN Mo: BOHEMEN
Frank KORBELIK Son M S W 2M NE Fa: BOHEMEN Mo: BOHEMEN

1900 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Glengary Twp
Enumerated 19 June 1900
SD 4 ED 26 Sheet 10 Stamped 142
178-180
Korbelic, Joseph Head W M Mar 1854 46 M 26 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1870 30 Na Farmer
Korbelic, Anna Wife W F Jan 1854 46 N 26 8/7 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1870 30
Korbelic, Joseph Jr Son W M Jan 1878 22 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia Farm Laborer
Korbelic, Frank Son W M May 1880 20 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia Farm Laborer
Korbelic, Albina Dtr W F Feb 1885 15 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Korbelic, Anna Dtr W F Nov 1891 I S Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Korbelic, James Son W M July 1894 5 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia

Joseph married Anna Bernasek about 1874. Anna (daughter of Jan "John" Bernasek and Marie Fryckova) was born on 25 Jun 1854 in Brodeslavy, Kralovice, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 12 Jun 1925 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Their children were Emil, Joseph, Frank, Mary, Albina, Anna and James, with a son dying in infancy. (Milligan, p 321).