Gene P. Smith

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Gene P. Smith, 68 of Lincoln, passed away November 23, 2022. Gene was born on August 17, 1954 in Crete, Nebraska to Billie and Virgie (Havel) Smith. He grew up in Lincoln where he graduated from East High in 1972. He was active in sports during high school, playing football, basketball, and baseball. Gene worked in the tire industry for 50 years, retiring in April of this year.

He enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling, playing softball and horses. He was a coach to his kids in both sports and life. In recent years, Gene loved watching his grandchildren as they started competing in their sporting events.

Gene is survived by his wife Jane and their children Kyle (wife Sara) Smith of Beverly Hills, MI, Scott (wife Katie) Smith of Lincoln and Stacy (husband Tyler) Stahly of Hickman; five grandchildren: Addison Smith, Jackson Smith, Wyatt Smith, Benny Smith and Savannah Stahly; his mother Virgie of Lincoln and sister Barb (husband Mike) Honnerman (sic-actually is Honerman) of North Platte as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father Billie Smith and sister Sue Lockee.

There will be a Memorial Service at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, November 29 at Sesostris Shrine Center, 1050 Saltillo Road. A Celebration of Life to follow from 4 pm to 6 pm at the Sesostris Shrine Center.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Bill D. Smith age 84 of Lincoln Nebraska passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at The Monarch in Lincoln. He was born on March 17, 1929 in Chester, Nebraska to Cleo V. and Lois E. (Gifford) Smith. He graduated from Crete High School in 1947. Bill served with the U S Army during the Korean War from 1950 to 1952 with the 200th Engineer Company 196 Inf. Regt. He was stationed in Colorado and then for a year in Alaska. Bill married Virgie Havel on January 23, 1954 and they celebrated 59 years together. They moved to Lincoln in 1957. Bill was a dedicated Benefit supervisor with Woodmen Accident and Life Insurance Company for 37 years. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed watching all sports, especially the Huskers, Saltdogs and KC Royals.

Bill is survived by his wife Virgie of Lincoln; son, Gene and Jane Smith of Lincoln; daughter, Barbara and Michael Honerman of North Platte; son-in-law, Dr. Brad and Laura Lockee of Pierce; grandchildren, Ryan, Reed, Kyle, Scott, Stacy, Matt, Brian, Amy, Brent, Aaron, Jake and Katie; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Ethan, Addison, Savannah and Wyatt. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Susan Lockee.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Wyuka Funeral Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 2, 2013 at 10:30 a.m., with a rosary preceding the Mass at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 7601 Vine Street. Fr. Lyle M. Johnson will be officiating.

Burial with Military Honors will be in Wyuka Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Bill married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Emil was a trucker for several years, owned and operated a restaurant, and did carpenter work for many people. He and his brother Bill built various dwellings around the community. He was one of the first volunteer firemen and served the town of Milligan for 68 years. He was a charter member of the Knight of Pythias and a member of the ZCBJ Lodge. His nickname was "Skelly." (Milligan, p 292).

Emil married Tonie Laun on 5 Oct 1914 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Tonie (daughter of Frank Laun and Mary Yeck) was born on 23 Oct 1898 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 19 Oct 1990 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Tonie was born in Milligan in a hotel which stood on the corner of downtown. She lived in different houses while growing up, one being a valley house where her sister Alice was born. She was Catholic and sang in the choir. She attended school through the tenth grade. (Milligan, p 291).

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John W. HAVEL was the son of Catherine PETRICKA and Jacob HAVEL. He immigrated to Minnesota in 1867. An August 28, 1903 issue of the Milligan Times it was written that "He was a member of the Posse that chased the Jesse James gang out of Minnesota after they had looted a bank." His obituary noted that "He was a carpenter by trade and many buildings hereabouts will long attest to his labors; but at the time of his death he was farming on his place in Liberty Township." (Milligan, p 295).

(Research):Census Information:

1900 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Glengary Township, Village of Mi
lligan
Enumerated 1 June 1900 by Anton Wauek
SD 4, ED 26 Sheet 2A Stamped 134
(Indexed, in error, as Havis)
25-25
Havel, John W Head W M Aug 1848 51 M 17 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1867 33 Na Contractor
Havel, Francis Wife W F Nov 1862 38 M 17 12/10 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1876 24
Havel, Mary Dtr W F Nat 1882 18 S Ne Bohemia Bohemia
Havel, Emma Dtr W F Aug 1883 16 S Ne Boh Boh At School
Havel, Frank Son W M Sept 1885 14 Ne Boh Boh At School
Havel, John Son W M Jan 1887 13 S Ne Boh Boh At School
Havel, William Son W M May 1889 11 S Ne Boh Boh At School
Havel, James Son W M Jan 1891 9 S Ne Boh Boh At School
Havel, Emil Son W M Apr 1892 8 S Ne Boh Boh At School
Havel, Joseph Son W M Oct 1893 6 S Ne Boh Boh At School
Havel, Freddie Son W M aug 1896 3 s Ne Boh Boh

John married Frances "Fannie" Krejdle on 6 Aug 1886 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frances (daughter of Joseph Krejdle and Fannie Barikova) was born on 1 Jul 1856 in Zbyrov, Prazky, Bohemia; died on 3 Sep 1933; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The daughter of Fannie BARIKOVA and Joseph KREJDLE. She immigrated to the United States in 1875 with her parents and sister Marie, who married Peter BARTU.

The 1910 Fillmore County, Nebraska census indicates she was the mother of 15 children, 10 of them still living.

(Research):Census Information:

1880 Federal Census:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Oc
cupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Celestin ULDRICH Self M Female W 27 BOHEMIA Farmer BOHEMIA BOHEMIA Fanny ULDRICH Wife M Female W 22 BOHEMIA Keeping House BOHEMIA BOHEMIA
Anna ULDRICH Dau S Female W 1 NE BOHEMIA BOHEMIA

Source Information:
Census Place Liberty, Fillmore, Nebraska
Family History Library Film 1254748
NA Film Number T9-0748
Page Number 504D

Notes:

Married:
They were married by Justice of Peace John HROMADKA in Liberty Precinct. Matthias KUBICEK and Frank BARTU were witnesses. They were the also the parents of Christina and Albina Havel, who both died as infants. (MIlligan, p 295).

Frank married Mary Yeck. Mary was born before 1880; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]