Lumir Frank Svec

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Lumir Frank Svec, age 87 passed away peacefully on March 20th at Tabitha of Crete, surrounded by loving family and friends. He was born on September 11, 1928 on a farm outside Milligan NE to Emil and Helen Fujan Svec. He was the middle of five children.

Lum is preceded in death by his parents, wife Marian, sister Betty as a child, brothers Bernard and Jim, nieces Jan and Kelly Ahlschwede, special niece Carolyn Schmalken, and Bud (Buddy) the cat. He is survived by his daughter Donna of Minneapolis MN; son Gary of Aurora CO; grandchildren Guy (Jenn), Kira (Dustin) and Kalee of CO; great-grandchildren Troy, William and Alayna; sister Ruby Langhorst of David City; nieces and nephews, and numerous friends and acquaintances.

Lum graduated from Milligan High School in 1945, and at the age of 16 began working at the Crete Mills. He married Marian Cudly, also of Milligan, on August 9, 1949 and they celebrated 53 years of marriage before her passing. Lumir retired from the Crete Mills after 46 years and spent his retirement years involved in two things that were his passion: attending sales/auctions and refinishing furniture. Lum couldn't resist a good deal and walked away from many auctions with boxes of unknown "treasures" that he had purchased for a quarter. He also had a good eye for furniture, which he would buy, repair if needed, then refinish and sell. At one time an antique dealer regularly came from Kansas to purchase furniture from him.

Lum also refinished items for people in the area. He didn't do it as a business, but rather took as much work as he wanted to do, and told people to pay him what they thought it was worth. He said that he figured some people paid too little, some people paid the right amount and some people paid too much, so it all evened out in the end.

He loved to joke, tease and laugh, and truly enjoyed other people's company. He enjoyed Czech music, and loved kolaches, particularly cottage cheese. For many years, he got together on a daily basis with his coffee buddies, one of his favorite activities. He was a kind and caring man, and appreciated all the love and support he received from friends, acquaintances and family in his later years. He will be missed.

Services will be on Tuesday (3-29-2016) at 10:30 a.m. at Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete. Visitation: Monday, 5 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials directed to Tabitha of Crete, 1540 Grove, Crete NE 68333 or the Crete Volunteer Fire Department, 210 E 14th St, Crete, NE 68333.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Lumir married Marian Ann Cudly on 9 Aug 1949. Marian (daughter of Joseph John Cudly and Mamie Elznic) was born on 8 Nov 1929 in Nebraska; died on 23 May 2003 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
"...Marian married Lumir Svec, and they also live in Crete."

They were the parents of Donna Jean Svec, born 19 Dec 1960 and Gary Lee Svec, born 24 Apr 1962.

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Census Listings:

1940 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Glengary Twp
Enumerated 13 Apr 1940
SD 8 ED 30-17 Sheet 2A
Svec, Emil Head M W 43 M no 6 Neb Sam House Farmer
Svec, Helen M Wf F W 40 M no C1 Neb Sam House
Svec, Bernard Son M W 15 Yes H1 S Neb Same House
Svec, Luir Son M W 12 S Yes 6 Neb Same House
Svec, James Son M W 11 S Yes % Neb Same House
Svec, Ruby Dtr F W 3 S Neb

Emil married Helen Fujan on 25 Oct 1921 in Wymore, Gage County, Nebraska. Helen (daughter of Vaclav Fujan and Filomena Kastl) was born on 18 Aug 1899 in Nebraska; died on 3 Oct 1982 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Husband: Emil Svec, his parents Vaclav Svec and Marie Sudova
Born: 20 May 1896, Milligan
Died: 5 Aug 1957, Milligan
Buried: 8 Aug 1957, Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan
His Brothers: Joe; Jim; Frank
His Sisters: Mrs. Frank R. (Mary) Soukop; Mrs. Anton (Mollie) Hamouz; Mrs. Louis (Christine) Fujan; Mrs. Pauline Votipka; Agnes Tesar; Anna Soukop; Infant sister
Wife: Helen Fujan, parents Vaclav J. Fujan and Wilhelmina Kastl
Born: 18 Aug 1899, Prague
Died: 3 Oct 1982, Friend Manor
Buried: 6 Oct 1982, Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan
Her Brothers: Tommy; James; Bohumil; Frank
Her Sisters: Josephine; Anna; Mrs. Fred (Stella) Jones
Married: 25 Oct 1921, Wymore
Sons: Bernard, wife Irene; Lumir, wife Marian; James, wife Ruth
Daughters: Betty Marie, dob 19 Aug 1923, dod 22 May 1926; Mrs. Robert (Ruby) Langhorst

(Courtesy Richard Nohavec)

Notes:

Vaclav Svec and Marie Suda were early pioneers in Fillmore County. They lived all their married life on the farm which Vaclav homesteaded. The farm, still in the family, is one mile west of Milligan.

Vaclav Svec was born October 16, 1841, to Josef and Barbora Kippova or Kibova Svec in Zichovice, okres Stasecky, Bohemia. When he was 12, his mother died so he had to make his way in the world while still a young boy. He took up the trade of a cabinent maker. He came to America in 1869, following his trade of carpenter and farmer for a time in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Vaclav came to Nebraska two years later...filing the homestead entry at the Beatrice Land Office on April 17, 1871.

From the Familysearch 1880 United States Census and National Index

Census Place:Glengary, Fillmore, Nebraska Source:FHL Film 1254748 National Archives Film T9-0748 Page 50 RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace James SWECSelfMMW40BOHEMEN Occ:FarmerFa: BOHEMENMo: BOHEMEN Mary SWECWifeFMW24BOHEMEN Occ:HousekeeperFa: BOHEMENMo: BOHEMEN Agnes SWECDauFSW2NE Fa: BOHEMENMo: BOHEMEN Mary SWECDauFSW1NE Fa: BOHEMENMo: BOHEMEN

Vaclav married Marie "Mary" Suda on 17 Jan 1873 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Marie was born on 29 Oct 1856 in Pisek, Bohemia; died on 3 Jun 1921; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Marie Suda came to this country with her parents in 1868...(her) first home in America was Chicago, where the family remained until 1871. Leaving Chicago after the great fire, her parents, Frantisek and Karolina Klokanova Suda, homesteaded in Section 2 of Glengary Township.

Place of birth sometimes shown as Berdekov u Blatne Pisek, Bohemia.

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Census Information:

1910 Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Elk Precinct
Enumerated 29 April 1910
SD 4 ED 142 Sheets 7B & 8A Stamped 96
131-131
Fujan, Vaclav Hd M W 49 M 18 Aus. Bohemia Aus. Bohemia Aus. Bohemia 1877 Na English Farmer
Fujan, Filomena Wf F W 39 M1 18 8/7 Nebraska Aus. Bohemia Aus. Bohemia Aus. Bohemia English
Fujan, Frank Son M W 17 S Neb Aus. Bohemia Neb English Farm Laborer
Fujan, Anney Dtr F W 15 S Neb Aus. Bohemia Neb English
Fujan, Josie Dtr F W 12 S Neb Aus. Bohemia Neb English
Fujan, Helena Dtr F W 10 S Neb Aus. Bohemia Neb English
Fujan, Bohumil Son M W 5 S Neb Aus. Bohemia Neb
Fujan, Anastazie Dtr F W 3 S Neb Aus. Bohemia Neb
Fujan, Vaclav Son M W 6/12 S Neb Aus. Bohemia Neb

Vaclav married Filomena Kastl. Filomena was born on 9 Feb 1868 in Nebraska; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Also shown as Wilhelmina.

(Research):
Census Listings:

1920 Census
Nebraska, Gage County, Island Grove Twp,
Enumerated 17 through 19 Jan 1920 by H. L. Yother
SD 4 ED 165 Sheet 4A and 4B Stamped 176
77-79
Fujan, Filmena Hd F W 50 wd Neb Bohemia/Boh Bohemia/Boh Farm Operator
Fujan, Frank Son M W 26 S Neb Bohemia/Boh Neb Farm Laborer
Fujan, Josephine Dtr F W 23 S Neb Bohemia/Boh Neb Teacher Public School
Fujan, Helen Dtr F W 20 S Neb Bohemia/Boh Neb Teacher Public School
Fujan, Bohumir Son M W 15 S Neb Bohemia/Boh Neb
Fujan, Stella Dtr F W 12 S Neb Bohemia/Boh Neb
Fujan, James Son M W 10 S Neb Bohemia/Boh Neb

Notes:

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.