DonDel Korbelik

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A public Graveside Committal of Ashes will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Fairmont Public Cemetery in Fairmont, Nebraska. Pastor Jeff Jensen will be officiating the committal. Memorials are directed to the family.

DonDel Korbelik, son of Delron Korbelik and the late Loretta (Peschel) Korbelik was born on March 24, 1961, at Hebron Nebraska and passed away September 9, 2014 at his home in Fairmont: at the age of 53 years, 5 months and 16 days. He was one of four children. DonDel was raised in Fairmont, attended Fairmont High School, and lived most of his life in the town he loved.

On February 24, 1989, DonDel married Jina Michelle Galusha. To this marriage 3 daughters were born: Samantha Dawn, Heather Brooke, and Sarah Faith. Following the divorce in May of 2000, the girls moved to North Carolina with their mother. It was painful for DonDel to be so far away from his daughters whom he loved so dearly.

DonDel was employed with Abenoga of York, Steve Ackland Construction and Farmers Co-op of Fairmont.

While in good health, DonDel enjoyed fishing, camping and helping his Dad at tractor pulls. He enjoyed spending time with family and especially missed the time he spent with his mother after her passing in 2012.

DonDel is survived by his three daughters of Greenville, NC, father Delron Korbelik of Fairmont, NE, brother Dale (Patty) Korbelik of Crete, NE, sisters Tari Redman of Minden, NE and Corinne (Marv) Hulse of York, NE, nephews Aaron and Nicholas Becker, Jarod and Derek Korbelik, and Chad Hulse, nieces Rebeka Brazee, Erica Becker, and Annie Rohde, great nephews Jase Korbelik and Brycen Brazee, great niece Haven Korbelik and a host of relatives and friends.

DonDel's Grandparents and his mother Loretta Korbelik preceded him in death.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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The Family of Delron Korbelik will have a Celebration of Life Gathering at the Fairmont American Legion in Fairmont, Nebraska on Friday, July 8, 2022 starting at 11:00 a.m.

No visitation - cremation.

Burial of Ashes will be held at a later date in the Fairmont Public Cemetery.

In Lieu of Flowers - Memorials are to be directed to the family to be designated at a later date. Memorials can be brought to the Celebration of Life or sent to:

The Family of Delron G. Korbelik
650 I Street
Fairmont, Nebraska 68354

Delron Gene Korbelik was born to Millard J. Korbelik and Leone Gentry Jansky on September 3, 1938 at Milligan, Nebraska, and passed away June 29, 2022, at home in Fairmont, Nebraska at the age of 83. He was one of 4 children growing up on the Milligan farm.

Delron worked as a carpenter, mechanic, and farmer over his lifetime. He started Korbelik's Repair in 1980. In 1988, he owned and operated the Village Caf?, in Fairmont, with his wife Loretta. Delron was proud of his community. He was an active fireman from 1973 to 1995. He was a member of the Fairmont Chamber of Commerce and he served on the City Council for 8 years. He helped in the restoration of Fillmore County Historical Society.

Delron was married to Loretta Peschel of Geneva, Nebraska, on June 17, 1959.

Delron's favorite activities were stock car driving, tractor pulling, and playing music. From 1957 to 1978 he enjoyed driving stock car along with his pit crew, Bob Stephenson, Duane Kubicek, Keith Shellinberg, and Ray Peschel. He enjoyed tractor pulling from 1978 to 2021. He especially enjoyed this time spent with his brothers Randy and Rick. He and Loretta organized the Fairmont Volunteer Tractor Pull Association and managed it for 7 years. He loved his polka music and enjoyed playing many different instruments in his bands. He especially enjoyed the drums and accordion.

Delron was preceded in death by Grandparents, Father, Mother, Wife, Son, and brother Ron.

He is survived by son Dale & Patty Korbelik of Crete, Grandchildren Rebeka (Brandon) Brazee, Jarod (Drea) Korbelik, Derek (Laura) Korbelik and Great Grandchildren Brycen, Brooklyn, Jase, Haven, Oliver, Bentleigh and KHK. Daughter Tari Redman and Grandchildren Aaron, Nick and Erica Becker.

Daughter Corinne & Marv Hulse of York, Grandchildren Annie Rhode and Chad Hulse, Great Grandchildren Brooks, Jude, Emerson, Wyatt and Madison. Grandchildren of deceased son, DonDel, Samantha, Heather and Sarah Korbelik. Brothers Randy Korbelik and special friend Debbie Skalak of Weeping Water and Rick (Linda) Korbelik of Fairmont. Brother-in-law Raymond Peschel, sister-in-laws Cecelia Powell, Helen (Jerry) Park, and Elaine Korbelik, special-friend Connie Chapman and many beloved nieces and nephews.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Delron married Loretta A. Peschel on 17 Jun 1959 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Loretta was born on 12 Oct 1937 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska; died on 5 Jun 2012 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Fairmont Public Cemetery, Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Loretta A. Korbelik, age 74, of Fairmont, died Tuesday, June 5, 2012 in Fairmont. Born October 12, 1937 to Alfred and Anna (Schmitz) Peschel.

Survived by husband, Delron Korbelik Fairmont; sons, DonDel Korbelik Fairmont, Dale and Patty Korbelik Crete; daughters, Tari Redman, Minden, Corinne and Marvin Hulse, York; brother, Raymond and Diane Peschel, Geneva, Cecelia Powell and Wes Gadway, Hershey, Helen and Jerry Park, Fremont; sister-in-law, Mary Peschel, Schuyler; 11 grandchildren; great grandson.
Graveside services: 10 a.m. Monday at Fairmont Public Cemetery, Fairmont. Rev. Karla Sheffy officiating. No visitaion, cremation. Memorials in care of the family, in lieu of flowers.

Arrangements by Farmer and Son Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Public Graveside memorial services for Loretta will be held on Monday, June 11, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fairmont Public Cemetery. Memorials are directed to the family in lieu of flowers.
Loretta Ann Korbelik, daughter of the late Alfred and Anna J.(Schmitz) Peschel born on October 12, 1937, at Nebraska City, NE and passed away June 5, 2012 at home; at the age of 74 years, 7 months and 24 days. She was one of six children. Loretta was raised the first nine years in Nebraska City and attended 4 years of Public School. Loretta moved with her family to Exeter, NE and completed the remaining 8 years at Exeter Public School.

Loretta married Edward A. Rachow. Two daughters, Teresa Ann and Corinne Rae, were born. They lived in Strang and Geneva. After the death of her husband, Loretta remained in Geneva. On June 17, 1959, Loretta married Delron G. Korbelik. To this marriage, two sons were born, DonDel and Dale Lynn. The family moved to Fairmont in 1963. Loretta was employed for 28 years as a waitress and a bookkeeper, owner of Village Cafe, and a Volunteer Co-Coordinator for Fairview Manor. Loretta enjoyed volunteering for many organizations, Fillmore Co. Historical Assoc., Fairview Manor Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, and many more, before health failed. She served as an officer of Fairmont Chamber of Commerce and Fairview Manor Auxiliary. She enjoyed art, crafting, bird watching, playing games, her yard and her flowers. Her children, grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren were her pride and joy.

Loretta is survived by husband: Delron, two daughters: Tari Redman of York, NE, Corinne (Marvin) Hulse of York, NE, two sons: DonDel of Fairmont, NE, Dale(Patty) of Crete, NE, Grandchildren: Aaron, Nicholas, Erica, Annie, Chad, Samantha, Heather, Sarah, Rebeka, Jarod, and Derek. Grandchild: Jase. Brother: Raymond (Diane) of Geneva, NE, Sisters: Cecelia (Wes Gadway) Powell of Hershey, NE, Helen (Jerry) Park of Fremont, NE, Sister-in-Law: Mary Peschel of Schuyler, NE, Aunt Claire (Lyman) Halderman of Stromsburg, NE, Step-Daughter: Charlette of Manhattan, KS, nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Proceeded in death by Grandparents, Parents, First Husband Edward, and brothers: Leonard Frank and James Alfred.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Millard married Leone Gentry "Lindy" Jansky. Leone (daughter of Frank J. Jansky, Jr. and Josephine Fujan) was born on 26 Jul 1919 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 29 Dec 2001 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary

Korbelik -- Leone G. "Lindy," 82, Milligan, died Saturday (12/29/01) in Lincoln. Born, Milligan (7/26/19) to Frank and Josephine (Fujan) Jansky.

Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Delron and Loretta, Fairmont, Randy and Nancy, Lincoln, Rick and Linda, Milligan; daughter-in-law, Elain (sic) Korbelik, Milligan; brother-in-law, sister-in-law, Vance and MaryAnn Korbelik, Colorado Springs, Colo.; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Milligan Auditorium, Milligan. The Rev. Brian Kottas. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. Wednesday, Farmer and Son Funeral Home, Milligan. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Milligan Rescue Unit.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, 1 January 2002 Lincoln Journal Star)

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Married:
They are the parents of Delron, Ronald, Randy and Ricky. (Milligan, p 316).

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Shown by some as James Edward and by others as James B. Korbelik. Ken Chromy instead shows his locaton of deahth as in Friend, Nebraska.

James married Otella "Tillie" Jirkovsky on 14 Dec 1915 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Otella (daughter of Joseph Jirkovsky, Sr. and Marie "Mary" Baloun) was born on 11 Mar 1895 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 25 Mar 1974 in Western, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried on 28 Mar 1974 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In the Milligan Centennial History Book Committee HISTORY OF MILLIGAN, NEBRASKA 1888-1988 (Walsworth Publishing, Marceline, MO), p 321, she is shown as Emily Jane "Otilia" Jirkovsky.

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).