Alan L. Steinacher

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Obituary

Alan Steinancher, age 82

Friend, NE. Formerly of Wilber, NE. Died early Wednesday morning, March 7, 2012. He was born December 29, 1929 in Milligan, NE to Joe and Helene (Placek) Steinacher and grew up on the family farm outside of Milligan. At age 12, Alan lost his right arm in a farming accident. Alan graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln and also received his law degree from the UNL College of Law. After graduation, Alan started a law practice in Wilber, NE. In 1956, Alan married Elizabeth (Betty) Rothenburger (Center, NE) and they were blessed with 48 years together.

Early in his law career, Alan served as Saline County Attorney and formed a law partnership with his childhood and college friend Joe Vosoba. Alan practiced law in Wilber and Crete for over 40 years. Alan loved working outdoors and doing farm work on his acreage, seeing his four children grow into successful adults and traveling with Betty in retirement.

Education was important to Alan - he served many years on the Wilber Clatonia School Board. Alan took great pride in establishing and working for many years on the Wilber Clatonia Public Schools Foundation. Preceded in death by his parents; wife Betty; brother-in-law Richard Spitz. Alan is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Wayne Havlat of Dorchester, Stacey and William Van De Graaf of Austin, TX, Brenda and Brad Pollard of Austin, TX; and son and daughter-in-law Jay and Dottie Steinacher of Lincoln; 12 grandchildren Ashton and Spencer Kotas, Nick (Dawn) Havlat, Joe Havlat (fianc? Samantha), Derek, Kyle and Kaitlyn Steinacher, Chloe, Harper, Glenda and Roxanna Van De Graaf, and Brody Pollard; 2 great-grandsons Preston and Liam Havlat; sister Patricia Spitz of Wilber; sister-in-law Helen Borgmann (Robert) of Creighton, NE; many nieces and nephews.

SERVICES 10:30am Saturday, March 10, 2012 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wilber, NE with Father Craig A. Doty officiating. Interment at Wilber Czech Cemetery. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools Foundation or the Nebraska Czechs of Wilber. Rosary Friday, March 9, 7pm with VISITATION 4-9pm. KUNCL FUNERAL HOME
Wilber, NE (402) 821-3275

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth "Betty" A. Rothenburger. Elizabeth was born on 5 May 1933 in Nebraska; died on 2 Apr 2006 in Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Helene A. Placek on 14 Mar 1929 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Helene (daughter of Fred Placek and Mary Hodek) was born on 19 Feb 1904 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Nov 1996 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Wilber Czech Cemetery (Bohemian-Slavonian Cemetery), Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Steinacher - Helene A., 92, Wilber, died Sunday (11/3/96). Born, near Milligan. Survivors: son, Alan L., Wilber; daughter, Patricia Spitz, Wilber; sisters, Mollie Buzek, Milligan, Marietta Vasina, Hemet, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Zajicek Funeral Home, Wilber. Wilber Czech Cemetery.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Journal Star Archives)

Fred married Mary Hodek on 26 Sep 1896 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Mary (daughter of Frank Hodek and Anna Biba) was born on 2 Nov 1879 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 4 Jun 1925; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary, being the oldest granddaughter of John and Mary HODEK, was given her grandparents 160 acre farm in 1896. There were many stipulations with the gift. Her grandparents received the right to continue to live on the farm, and have use of all the buildings and pastures. They were to receive a percentage of all items grown on the farm, as well as a payment of $60 each January 1. Additionally, Mary agreed to pay her sister, Anna Hodek, $1000.

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The son of John HODEK and Anna KOUDELA, he came to America with his parents, first living in Illinois and coming to Fillmore County in 1874, settling in section 10 of Glengary Township where they farmed. (Milligan, p 301).

Frank married Anna Biba on 27 Dec 1875 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anna (daughter of Tomas Biba and Barbora Urbanek) was born on 10 Oct 1859 in Zebnice, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 10 Jun 1915 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
They were married by Justice of the Peace D.S. Robinson at the HODEK home. The HODEK and BIBA families were neighbors. After their marriage, they lived with Frank's parents, later moving with them to Liberty Township. Frank and Anna purchased their own farm in 1883, at the NW 1/4 and N 1/2 SW 1/4 of Section 16 of Exeter Township. They built a two story home for their family. Later a machine shed, chicken coop, and barn were added. The barn was cleaned and swept every day (Milligan, p 301).