Larry William Jansky

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Larry is a 1963 graduate of Milligan High School, farmer, and member of the National Guard. Diane is the daughter of Frank and Alma HROMADKA, and a 1964 graduate of Milligan High School. They were married on October 22, 1966, and are the parents of Shelly (July 27, 1968), Jeffrey (October 7, 1970), and Jody (September 16, 1974). (Milligan, p 317).

Obituary, Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Farmer and Son Funeral Home

A Memorial Service for Larry will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska. Kim Dunker will preside over the Memorial Service.

It was Larry's wish to be cremated and there will be no visitation.

Memorials are suggested to the Milligan Fire & Rescue.

Larry William Jansky was born on September 2, 1944 to William and Mamie (Simacek) Jansky in Friend, Nebraska. Larry was the youngest of five children. He married Diane Hromadka on October 22, 1966. Together they had three children: Shelley, Jeffrey and Jody. Larry passed away at Heritage Crossing in Geneva, Nebraska at the age of 78 years and 6 months after numerous health issues.

Larry grew up on the family farm East of Milligan. He attended District #100 for grades K-8th and spent his high school years at Milligan High School. Larry played drums in the band, football and ran track. He graduated in 1963. After graduation, Larry entered the National Guard and served for six years out of the York Unit. Larry picked up electrical skills from Curly Kotas, and this trade definitely came in handy when remodeling.

Larry worked alongside his father on the family farm. He took over the farm when his dad retired and moved to Milligan. Larry raised many different crops including milo, corn, wheat and soybeans. He enjoyed cutting hay and running the combine. Larry also raised cattle, hogs, and many feathered friends. Larry's dedication to farming and his family is admirable.

Larry volunteered as a firefighter and was extremely proud of the new Milligan Rescue Unit. During his free time, Larry enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports, hauling them around on the Gator and playing family games of wiffle ball in the front yard. This became a family tradition at every holiday, weather permitting. Some of Larry's favorite hobbies included having coffee with his friends at Co-Op, Ron's Tavern and HWY 141 Express, checking his cows, and watching CNN and old Westerns.

It was a huge honor for Larry to receive the Nebraska Pioneer Farm Award for having land in the family for 100 plus years. This award was given to the Simacek-Jansky family farm established in 1915. He also received the Quilt of Valor for his years of service in the National Guard.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mamie Jansky; in-laws, Frank and Alma Hromadka; siblings, Leslie Jansky, Lumir Jansky, and Harriet Synovec; his brothers-in-law, Milton Synovec and Gary Filipi; and his niece Karen Umplett.

Larry is survived by his wife, Diane Janksy; children Shelley Domant, Jeff Jansky, Jody Kerchal (Matt Kerchal); his six grandchildren: Mitchell Domant, Grant Domant, Kate Jansky, Cameran Jansky, Zoe Kerchal and Hudson Kerchal; his sister, Mariann Umplett; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors. It is clear that Larry was well-loved and will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and community.

Larry married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Mamie Simacek. Mamie was born after 1900; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
They were the parents of Leslie and Mary Jansky, Harriet and Milton Synovec, Lumir and Mary Jansky, Marion and Walter Umphlett, and Larry and Diane (Hromadka) Jansky. (Milligan, p 316).

Frank married Josephine Fujan on 17 Oct 1899 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Josephine (daughter of Frantisek Fujan and Marie Koziskova) was born on 2 Feb 1875 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 3 Apr 1963 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Her parents brought her to America as an infant. They settled in Saunders County, Nebraska and lived there until 1892. They then moved to Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. (Milligan, p 316).

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Married:
They married in the Catholic Church, and spent their married life farming in Saline County, three miles east of Milligan. They moved into Milligan in 1937. (Milligan, p 316).

Frank married Terezie Sopr before 1873 in Sedlec, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia. Terezie (daughter of Frank Sopr and Veronika Urban) was born about 1849 in Sedlec, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 18 Feb 1901; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
Frank and Terizie left Bohemia in June, 1879 on the Steamship "Celleit" out of Hamburg. After landing in New York, they came directly to Saline County, Nebraska. Frank was naturalized in Saline County on January 8, 1889. (Milligan, p 315).

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Frantisek Fujan was the son of Matej and Veronika (Levova) Fujan. He immigrated to the United States in the late 1860's (sic) to join his brother Vaclav in Prague, Nebraska. He and his wife Marie moved to Milligan in 1893, where they farmed. (Milligan, p 275).

(Research):Census Listings:

1880 Census
US Federal 1880 Census

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace O
ccupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Frank FUYAN Self M Male W 48 BOHEMIA Farmer BOHEMIA BOHEMIA
Mary FUYAN Wife M Female W 43 BOHEMIA Keeps House BOHEMIA BOHEMIA
Joseph FUYAN Son S Male W 25 BOHEMIA Farms At Home BOHEMIA BOHEMIA
Vencel FUYAN Son S Male W 19 BOHEMIA At Home BOHEMIA BOHEMIA
Anna FUYAN Dau S Female W 17 BOHEMIA At Home BOHEMIA BOHEMIA
Frank FUYAN Son S Male W 12 BOHEMIA BOHEMIA BOHEMIA
Francis FUYAN Dau S Female W 9 BOHEMIA BOHEMIA BOHEMIA
Anton FUYAN Son S Male W 7 BOHEMIA BOHEMIA BOHEMIA
Josey FUYAN Dau S Female W 5 BOHEMIA BOHEMIA BOHEMIA

Source Information:
Census Place Elk, Saunders, Nebraska
Family History Library Film 1254755
NA Film Number T9-0755
Page Number 304C

Frantisek married Marie Koziskova on 23 Nov 1852 in Bohemia. Marie was born about 1836 in Bohemia; died on 1 Nov 1914 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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Daughter of Antonin Koziska/Kozisek.