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Lewis Racek

Male 1900 - 1978  (78 years)


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  • Name Lewis Racek  [1
    Born 19 Aug 1900  North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Died 11 Nov 1978  Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Notes 
    • Lewis Racek

      Funeral services for Lewis Racek, 78, were held Tuesday afternoon at the United Presbyternai Church, with Rev. Orin Fraff and Rev. L.A. Warren officiating. Music was provided by Mrs. Ralph Diffey, organist, and David Hamilton and William Mines, vocalists.

      Burial was at the Scribner Cemetery. Pallbearers included Albert Vasina, Richard Limbach, Gerald Tank, Maynard Flamme, Mike McGinn and Gerald Kruger.

      Racek, a retired farmer, livestock dealer, and businessman, died Saturday afternoon, Nov. 11, at the Fremont hospital.

      He was born Aug. 19, 1900 at North Bend and spent his entire life inthe community. He was a city councilman for several years and spent four years as a Dodge County Supervisor. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

      He married Martha Witthinrich, Dec. 17, 1924 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She survives.

      Other survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Zikmond (Julia) Divis of Schuyler, Mrs. Tillie Chesley and Mrs. Clara Best; and several nieces and nephews.
    Person ID I12592  Strong Family Tree
    Last Modified 17 Aug 2014 

    Father Frank Racek,   b. 18 Dec 1872, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 May 1932, North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 59 years) 
    Mother Mary Virka,   b. 7 Sep 1875, Saunders County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Jun 1961, North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Married 22 Sep 1896  Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Family ID F5070  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Martha Witthinrich,   b. 11 May 1901,   d. 24 Aug 1985  (Age 84 years) 
    Married 17 Dec 1924  Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • No issue.
    Last Modified 9 Dec 2006 
    Family ID F4604  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 19 Aug 1900 - North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 17 Dec 1924 - Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 11 Nov 1978 - Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S190] Mastny, Caroline--Family Researcher, 410 W. 19th Street, Schuyler, Nebraska 68661.