Frantisek "Frank" Beznoska, Jr.

Notes:

Caroline Mastney reports that the family moved to Oklahoma in 1902. Frank was able to buy each of his five sons a farm. His granddaughter Maybelle notes he "had 5 adjoining 360 acres for the 5 boys."

"Illness Fatal to A Resident of North Bend"

Frank Beznoski, sr., of North Bend, died Saturday afternoon in Kolouch hospital, where he had been brought Friday for treatment. He had been a sufferer with stomach trouble for several years.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at the ZBDJ Hall in Morse Bluff, with burial in Morse Bluff cemetery.

Mr. Beznoski was born July 6, 1858, in Bohemia, and came to the United States as a young man. He was married to Miss Caroline Datel in North Bend Nov 20, 1876 and 10 children were born to the union. The surviving children are Frank of North Bend, and Lewis, Joseph, Adolph and James all of Lawton, Oklahoma, Anna Ruzicka of Moorhead, Minn., and Albie Kudtka, Lillie Tomasek, Millie Arthur and Agnes Dupth, all of North Bend.

Mr. Beznoski was actively engaged in farming until about 10 years ago, when he retired and had since made his home in North Bend.

"Called by Death"

Death on Saturday evening released Frank Beznoska, Sr., from suffering which had been his protion for a number of years due to stomach trouble. His condition had been serious for the past few months. On Friday he was removed from his home to a hospital at Schuyler, where he passed away the following evening.

Hoping for relief from his ailment, he spent the summer and fall in Oklahoma but returned to North Bend in December not much improved.

Funeral services conducted by Rev. Phillipps of Clarkson were held Tuesday. Following a short service at the home at 1:00 services were held at 2:00 pm at the ZCBJ hall in Morse Bluff. Interment was made in the Killian cemetery in Saunders county.

Among those whos were her from a distance to attend the funeral were: Mrs. Anna Ruzicka, Moorhead, Minnesota; Joe and James Beznoska, Lawton, Oklahoma; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Soukup and daughter Marie, Milligan, Nebraska; Frank Soukup, Sr. and Joe Soukup, Milligan, Nebraska.

Frank Beznoska was born at Beron, Bohema (sic), July 6, 1858. He came to America with his parents in 1869 when he was eleven years old. The family located first in Cleveland, Ohio, but not long after came to Saunders county, Nebraska, and took up land near where the town of Morse Bluff is now located. His parents were among the early settlers of Saunders county and in the days before the bridge was built across the Platte river at North Bend his father operated a ferry which transported travelers across the river at this point.

Mr. Beznoska was married in 1879 at Fremont, Nebraska to Miss Caroline Datel and lived on a farm in Saunders county until 1903 when they sold the farm and purchased land near Lawton, Oklahoma. They lived there until a few years ago when they transferred their land to their sons and retired from farming. They purchased a home in North Bend and located here.

Mr. Beznoska is survived by his wife and the following children: Frank Beznoska, Jr., Mrs. Jerry Kucera, Mrs. John Tomasek, Jr., Mrs. Lloyd Arthur and Mrs. W.G. Gutch, all of North Bend; Mrs. James Ruzicka of Moorhead, Minnesota; Joe, Louis, Adolph and James Beznoska of Lawton, Oklahoma; nineteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. One child died in infancy.

Mrs. Beznoska was a man of fine principles and a good neighbor and friend. He took great pleasure in his family and in his granchildren and will be deeply missed by them. All of these and particularly the bereaved wife, have the sympathy of the community in their sorrow.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clippings: Courtesty of Caroline Mastny, Schuyler, Nebraska)


CZECH NATIONAL CEMETERY (also known as Killian Cemetery) located in Bohemian township in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec 23 Township 17, Range 5E of Saunders County, Nebraska.

Recorded on April 12, 1977 and completed on April 15, 1977 by Clarabelle Mares 1722 E 19 Fremont, Nebraska and assisted by Kathrine Petersen. Cemetery in very good condition. Working from front to back in rows.

Row 5 Sec 1 east to west

Frank Beznoska Jr
1858 - 1929






(Research):From the Familysearch 1880 United States Census and National Index

Census Place:Douglas, Saunders, Nebraska Source:FHL Film 1254756 National Archives Film T9-0756 Page 37

RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace

Frank BASNOSKY Self M M W 22 BOHEMIA Occ:Farmer Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Caroline BASNOSKY Wife F M W 19 BOHEMIA Occ:Keeps House Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Frank BASNOSKY Son M S W 8 M NE Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA

1900 Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Morse Bluff
Enumerated the 5th of June 1900 by Hans M Mackfranz
SD 4, ED 128 Stamped 82
27-28
Beznoska, Frank Hd W M July 1858 41 M 20 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1865 35 No Farmer
Beznoska, Caroline Wf W F May 1862 37 M 20 11/10
Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1870 30
Beznoska, Frank Son W M Aug 1882 17 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia Farm Labor
Beznoska, Annie Dtr W F Aug 1884 15 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Beznoska, Albina Dtr W F Aug 1886 14 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Beznoska, Isack Son W M Jan 1888 12 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Beznoska, Adolph Son W M Apr 1892 8 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Beznoska, Lillie Dtr W F May 1894 6 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Beznoska, Millie Dtr W F Aug 1895 4 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Beznoska, Agnes Dtr W F Sep 1898 2 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Beznoska, Baby Son W M Feb 1900 3/12 Neb Bohemia Bohemia

1910 Federal Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Cedar, ED 136
Enumerated 11 May 1910
SD 4 ED 136 Sheet 14B
319-319
Beznoska, Frank Hd M W 52 Aust/Boh Aust/Boh Aust/Boh 1869 Na Eng Farmer
Beznoska, Cary Wf F W 48 Aust/Boh Aust/Boh Aust/Boh 1870 English
Beznoska, Louis Son M W 22 Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh Working Home Farm
Beznoska, Joseph Son M W 21Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh Working Home Farm
Beznoska, Adolf Son M W 19 Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh Working Home Farm
Beznoska, Lilly Dtr F W 17 Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh
Beznoska, Millie Dtr F W 15 Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh
Beznoska, Agnes Dtr F W 13 Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh
Beznoska, James Son M W 11Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh

1920 Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Cedar Bluffs
Enumerated 12 Jan 1920 by ?. E. Smith
SD 4 ED 146 Sheet 6B
Fm 167-169
Beznoska, Frank Hd M W 62 M 1865 Na 1875 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia Farmer
Beznoska, Caroline Wf F W 58 M 1865 Na 1875 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia
Beznoska, Adolf Son M W 27 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia Working on Farm
Beznoska, James Son M W 20 S Bohemia Bohemia Working on Farm
The household immediately following his was that of his son, Joseph.

Frantisek married Karolina "Caroline" Datel on 21 Nov 1878 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. Karolina (daughter of Josef "Joseph" Datel, Sr. and Anna Sukova) was born on 13 Jan 1862 in Kolec, Bohemia; died on 20 Jan 1940 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He died as an infant.

Notes:

Frank Beznoska, 75, passed away in the Schuyler hospital Friday, Dec 21. Death followed a stroke which he suffered the previous afternoon. He was born August 10, 1881, in Saunders County near Morse Bluff. In 1902 his family moved to Oklahoma. On September 6, 1904 he was married to Bessie Havlik at Lawton.

In 1918 the came to this community and farmed until 1935 when they moved to North Bend. Here Mr. Beznoska worked at Watt's store until he retired a few years ago. On September 6, 1954, Mr and Mrs Beznoska celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. in 1953 he received his 50 year pin from the ZCJB lodge.

Survivors include his wife and one son, Raymond Beznoska of North Bend; four brothers, Louis, Joseph, Adolph and James, all of Oklahoma; four sisters, Anna Ruzicka of Moorehead, Minn; Albie Kucera, Lillie Tomasek, Millie Arthur, Agnes Muckendorfer, all of North Bend; one grandson Kenneth, eighteen nephews and nieces.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Sellhorn Mortuary. Rev. Hugh H. Houchin officiated. Hymns were sung by Mrs. Alice Kersbergen. She was accompanied by Mrs. Vernelle Karsk. Pallbearers were Leonard Tomasek, Leland Tomasek, Duane Arthur, Ernest Kucera, Bob Allen and Louis Masiny. Burial was in the Killian cemetery in Saunders county.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping: Courtesty of Caroline Mastny, Schuyler, Nebraska)


CZECH NATIONAL CEMETERY (also known as Killian Cemetery) located in Bohemian township in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec 23 Township 17, Range 5E of Saunders County, Nebraska.

Recorded on April 12, 1977 and completed on April 15, 1977 by Clarabelle Mares 1722 E 19 Fremont, Nebraska and assisted by Kathrine Petersen. Cemetery in very good condition. Working from front to back in rows.

Row 5 Sec 1 east to west

Frank R Beznoska 1881 - 1956


(Research):Census Information:

1910 Federal Census
Thirteenth Census of the United States Crosby Township, Com
anche County, Oklahoma

#81-81 Beznoska, Frank Head M W 28 M1 5 Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia Beznoska, Bessie Wife F W 22 M1 5 Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia Beznoska, Raymond Son M W 5/12 S Oklahoma Nebraska Nebraska

Two houses away was Frank Soukup.

1920 Federal Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Cedar Bluffs, ED 146
Enumerated 30 & 31 Jan 1920 by L.E. Smith
SD 4 ED 146 Sheet 14B
362-367
Beznoska, Frank Hd M W 38 M Neb Boh Boh Farmer
Beznoska, Bessie Wife F W 31 M Neb Boh Boh
Beznoska, Raymond Oklahoma Neb Neb

1930 Federal Census
Nebraska, Dodge County, Union Twp
Enumerated April 16, 1930 by April 16, 1930 by George G. McVicker
ED 27-27 SD 3 Sheet 5B
108-108
Beznoska, Frank R. Hd R M W 48 M 23 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Beznoska, Bessie M Wf F W 42 M 17 Neb Czech Czech
Beznoska, Raymond F Son M W 29 M 2 29 M Ok Neb Neb
Beznoska, Delma L DIL F W 19 M 19 Neb Neb Neb

Frank married Bessie Mamie Havlik on 6 Sep 1904 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. Bessie was born on 17 Mar 1888 in Rushville, Sheridan County, Nebraska; died on 12 Nov 1959 in Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She did not move to Oklahoma with the rest of her family as she was already married.

Anna married James Ruzicka in Nov 1899. James was born on 7 Jul 1875; died in 1956. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Albie Kucera

Funeral services for Albie M. Kucera, 94, were held Tuesday afternoon at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Rev. Anderson Kwankin of the United Methodist Church officiated, with music provided by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Diffey.

Burial was at the National Cemetery at Prague, with Robert Allan, Leland Tomasek, Willis Lambrecht, Bill Lambrecht, Don Kruger and Duane Arthur serving as pallbearers.

Albie M. Beznoska was born Aug. 27, 1885 at Morse Bluff, the daughter of Frank and Caroline (Datel) Beznoska. She married Jerry R. Kucera, Aug. 2, 1904 at Wahoo and they farmed near Prague, Hooper and North Bend. He died July 30, 1965.

She was a member of the Methodist Church, was a resident of Birchwood Manor at the time of her death, Saturday, Feb. 9, 1980.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Joe (Olga) Krepel of North Bend; a brother Adolph Beznoska of Lawton, Oklahoma.; sisters, Mrs. Lillie Tomasek, Mrs. Millie Arthur and Mrs. Agnes Muckendorfer, all of North Bend; two grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, a son Ernest, sister Anna, and brothers, Frank, Joe, Jim and Louis.

(Undated, unreferenced clipping courtesy of Caroline Mastny, Schuyler, Nebraska: 1980 handwritten on clipping)

Albina married Jaroslav "Jerry" Rudolph Kucera on 2 Aug 1904 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. Jaroslav was born on 8 Jun 1884 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 30 Jul 1965 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed as Isack? on the 1900 census.

Louis B. Beznoska

Funeral arrangements for Louis B. Beznoska, 70, of Rt. 2 Walters, who died Tuesday, will be announced by the Ritter Funeral Home.

Beznoska, a retired farmer, died at 8 p.m. in a local hospital after a long illness.

A native of Nebraska, Beznoska came to the Walters-Lawton area in 1905. He returned to Nebraska in 1913 where he married Mildred Schere, who survives him, and then returned to Oklahoma.

Surviving besides his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Mable Hutchins, Flint, Michigan and Mrs. Eugene Thomason, 1413 Bell, Lawton; three brothers, Joe of Rt. 2, Walters, Adolph of Geronimo, and Jim of Healdton; five sisters, Mrs. Anna Lorentz, Morehead, Minn.; Mrs. Albie Kucera, Mrs. Lillie Tomasek, Mrs. Millie Arthur, and Mrs. Agnes Muckendorpher all of North Bend, Nebraska; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping: 11 Nov 1958 handwritten on it, courtesy of Caroline Mastny of Schuyler, Nebraska)

(Research):Census Information

1920 Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Douglas, ED 151
Enumerated 13 Jan 1920 by Charles Zigka
SD 4 ED 151 Sheet 2B
FM 36-36
Beznoska, Louis Hd W M 31 M Neb Boh Boh Farmer
Beznoska, Mildred M Wf F W 23 M Neb Neb Ill
Beznoska, Mozela O Dtr F W 5 S Ok Neb Neb
Beznoska, Mable M Dtr F W 2 3/12 S Ok Neb Neb

1930 Census
Oklahoma, Cotton County, Strauss Twp, Ed 10
Enumerated April 17, 1930 by Georgia R. Moore
ED 17-10 SD 8 Sheet 12B
234-238
Beznoska, Louis Hd M W 42 M 25 Neb Czech Czech
Farmer
Beznoska, Mildred Wf F W 33 M 16 Neb Neb Ill
Beznoska, Mable Dtr F W 15 S Ok Neb Neb
Beznoska, Mozella Dtr F W 12 S Ok Neb Neb
235-239
Beznoska, Joe Hd M W 40 M 27 Neb Czech Czech
Farmer
Beznoska, Irene Wf F W 32 M 19 Miss Miss Miss
Beznoska, Melvin Son M w 11 S Ok Neb Miss
Beznoska, Zelma Dtr F W 2 7/12 S Ok Neb Miss

Louis married Mildred Schere on 4 Nov 1913 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska. Mildred was born on 24 Dec 1896 in Nebraska; died on 26 Dec 1989 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Not listed with the rest of his family at the time of the 1900 census? Living elsewhere, or simply missed by the enumerator?

Graveside Service for Joe Beznoska

Joe Beznoska, 89, longtime resident of the northern part of Cotton County, died in Lawton, Friday, July 27.

Graveside services were conducted at Walters Cemetery at 2 o'clock Tuesday, July 31, with Don Crow officiating.

Wyatt Funeral Home was in charge of burial in Walters Cemetery.

Joe Beznoska was born September 28, 1889 at Morse Bluffs, Nebraska. He was united in marriage with Irene Stewart on August 15, 1917 at Walters.

He had been a resident of Cotton county for more than 60 years. He was involved in a farming operation unitl his retirement in 1956.

He was a veteran of World War I and a member of "Arraks No. 1168," composed of World War II veterans.

Survivors include his wife, Irene, of the home; one son Melvin Beznoska of Lawton; one daughter Mrs. Jolene Marco of Duncan.

Also one brother, Adolph Beznoska of Lawton; four sisters, Albie Kucera, Lillie Tomasek, Millie Arthur and Agnes Muckendorf, all of North Bend, Nebraska, three grandchildren, one step grandchild, and other relatives.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping: 1979 handwritten on it, courtesy of Caroline Mastny of Schuyler, Nebraska)

The Czechs in Nebraska, Czechs in World War website:http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/topic/ethnic/czechs/cz-pg369.html
Shows that Jos. Beznoska of Cedar Bluffs served in Col. d, 136 Infantry during World War I.

(Research):Census Information

1920 Census, Nebraska, Saunders County, Cedar Bluffs, ED 146
Enumerated 12 January 1920 By L.E. Smith
SD 4, ED 146, Sheet 6B

They were in the household immediately following that of his parents
168-170
Beznoska, Joe Hd F M W 29 M Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Working on Farm
Beznoska, Irena Wf F W 20 M Miss US US
Beznoska, Melvin Son M W 1 6/12 Okla Ne Miss

1930 Census
Oklahoma, Cotton County, Strauss Twp, Ed 10
Enumerated April 17, 1930 by Georgia R. Moore
ED 17-10 SD 8 Sheet 12B
234-238
Beznoska, Louis Hd M W 42 M 25 Neb Czech Czech
Farmer
Beznoska, Mildred Wf F W 33 M 16 Neb Neb Ill
Beznoska, Mable Dtr F W 15 S Ok Neb Neb
Beznoska, Mozella Dtr F W 12 S Ok Neb Neb
235-239
Beznoska, Joe Hd M W 40 M 27 Neb Czech Czech
Farmer
Beznoska, Irene Wf F W 32 M 19 Miss Miss Miss
Beznoska, Melvin Son M w 11 S Ok Neb Miss
Beznoska, Jolene Dtr F W 2 7/12 S Ok Neb Miss

Joseph married Irene Stewart on 15 Aug 1917 in Walters, Cotton County, Oklahoma. Irene was born on 11 Sep 1897 in Mississippi; died on 7 May 1987. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

When he completed his draft registration card for World War I, he listed his date of birth as November 25, 1892, in Morse Bluff, NE. His SSDI instead shows 8 Dec 1891, as did Caroline Mastny. He was an employee of Frank Beznoska (presumably his father) in Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska at this time, which was June 5, 1917. He was listed as medium heighth and build, with brown eyes and dark brown hair.

The Czechs in Nebraska, Czechs in World War website:http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/topic/ethnic/czechs/cz-pg369.html
Shows that Adoph Beznoska of Cedar Bluffs serviced in the U. S. Destroyer "Kimberly" during World War I.

Caroline Mastny confirms that he was a Veteran, and indicates that he was a great golfer.

(Research):Census Information

1930 Census
Oklahoma, Comanche County, Crosby, ED 6
Enumerated April 11, 1930 by Lawrence DeVinell
ED 16-6 SD 8 Sheet 3B
59-65
Beznoska, Adolph Hd O R M W 38 D Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Beznoska, Karoline Mother F W 68 Wd Czech Czech Czech 1880

Adolph married Golda Northcutt on 20 Jun 1933 in Chickasha, Grady County, Oklahoma. Golda was born on 24 Apr 1911 in Walters, Cotton County, Oklahoma; died on 17 Apr 1994 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSDI:

LILLIE TOMASEK 27 Oct 1893 Sep 1983 68649 (North Bend, Dodge, NE ) (none specified) 506-86-1180 Nebraska

Leonard Tomasek reported to Charles Strong that his mother discovered that the date of birth shown on her delayed birth certificate was not correct. She therefore took her son Leland's birthdate and used it as her own as well.

Her obituary is transcribed below:

Lillie Tomasek buried Sept. 15

The funeral was held last Thursday for Lillie Tomasek, 89, of North Bend at the Methodist Church, North Bend, with Rev. Gary Main officiating.

Mrs. Tomasek died at the Senior Citizens Nursing Home, Schuyler. She was a member of the Methodist Church and the Rebekah Lodge of North Bend.

She married John Tomasek on March 5, 1913 in Fremont.

Survivors include two sons, Leonard and Leland, both of North Bend; one daughter, Mrs. Caroline Mastny, Schuyler; six grandchildren; five great granchildren; one brother Adolph Beznoska, Lawton, Okla., and one sister Mrs. Millie Arthur, Fremont.

Burial was in Killian Cemetery, west of Morse Bluff. Moser Memorial Chapel, North Bend, was in charge of the arrangements.

(Undated, unreferenced news clipping courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

Lillie married John Anton Tomasek on 5 Mar 1913 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. John (son of John S. Tomasek and Carrie Chmelka) was born on 4 Jun 1893 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 18 Mar 1979 in Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NEGenWeb Project On-Line Library - news News Extraction Project NSHS Newspaper Extractions (for instructions go to: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/topic/newspapers/NSHS/use.htm) (for instructions go to: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/topic/newspapers/NSHS/nshsnews.htm)

0888 10/16/1996 00 A636 ARTHUR, Millie (BEZNOSKA); Obituary: Age: 100

Millie married Lloyd Keith Arthur, Sr. on 19 Mar 1919. Lloyd was born on 17 Oct 1888 in Webster, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 13 Apr 1944 in Veterans Hospital, Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She ran a cafe and apartment house.

Mrs. Agnes Muckendorfer

Funeral services were held Wednesday morning for Mrs. Agnes Muckendorfer, 83, who died Sunday at an Omaha hospital.

She was born April 3, 1898, at Morse Bluff and had been a lifetime resident of the North Bend area.

She married William Gutch on July 3, 1919, at Waco, Texas. He preceded her in death. On Feb. 21, 1944, she married Joseph H. Muckendorfer at Marysville, Kan. He preceded her in death on Sept. 4, 1968.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ora Mae Allan of North Bend; a brother, Adolph Beznoska of Geronimo, Okla.; two sisters, Mrs. Millie Arthur of Fremont and Lillie Tomasek of North Bend; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Services were held at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend with Rev. Anderson Kwankin of First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was to be in Woodland Cemetery.

Mrs. Ralph Diffey was organist; vocalist was Dara Pople. Pallbearers included Louis Foltz, L.J. Gaughen, Gerlad Kruger, La Vern Kruger, Ted Mehaffey and Duane Arthur.

Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping: Courtesty of Caroline Mastny, Schuyler, Nebraska)

Agnes married William Gutch on 3 Jul 1919 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas. William was born on 11 May 1895 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 29 Mar 1962 in Veterans Hospital, Wadsworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Agnes married Joe Muckendorfer on 21 Feb 1944 in Marysville, Marshall County, Kansas. Joe was born on 16 Feb 1896 in Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 4 Sep 1968 in Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

North Bend

James Beznoska of Lawton, Okla. died at a hospital in that city June 21 following a lenghty illness. The deceased was a brother of Mrs. John Tomasek, Mrs. Jerry Kucera, Mrs. Millie Arthur and Mrs. Joe Muckendorfer, all of North Bend.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping; June 21, 1961 handwritten on it, courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

(Research):
Census Information

1930 Census
Oklahoma, Comanche County, Crosby Twp
Enumerated April 11, 1930 by Lawrence DeVinell
ED 16-6 SD 8 Sheet 4A
Beznoska, Jas Hd O R M W 30 M 27 Neb Czech U.S.
Beznoska, Jewell Wf F W 23 M 20 Tex Tex Tex

They lived a few homes away from Anna TENOPIR, a cousin, also from Nebraska.

James married Jewell Cooper on 24 Aug 1927. Jewell was born on 28 Dec 1906 in Texas; died on 27 Sep 1986 in Grandfield, Tillman County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tuesday, September 27, 1988

Raymond Beznoska

North Bend--Funeral Services for Raymond Beznoska, 79, Nebraska City, formerly of North Bend, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, at First United Methodist Church, North Bend. He died Monday, Sept. 26, 1988, at St. Mary's Hospital, Nebraska City. He was a retired machine repairman.

He was born Jan. 24, 1909, at Lawton, Oklahoma. He came to Nebraska in 1918 and lived in the Cedar Bluffs and North Bend areas. He moved in Nebraska City in 1983.

Mr. Beznoska served during World War II with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Germany. He worked as a meat cutter at the Central Market, Omaha, before becoming an amusement machine repairman. During his 20 years as a repairman he worked for Bachman Music Company and Kort Amusement.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Nebraska City, and a former member of the First United Methodist Church, North Bend. he wa a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post. No. 8223, North Bend, and the American Legion Post No. 340, Morse Bluff.

He married Zelma L. Tomasek, Dec. 19, 1929, at Council Bluffs, Iowa. She died June 2, 1970.

Survivors include one son, Kenneth, Nebraska City; two grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.

The Rev. Hiram Lilley wil officiate Wednesday's services. Burial will be at Killian Cemetery, rural Morse Bluffs. Military graveside services will be conducted by VFW Post No. 8223, North Bend, and American Legion Post No. 340, Morse Bluff. Visitation is in progress at Moser Memorial Chapel, North Bend.

(Unreferenced news clipping, courtesy of Carolyn Mastney, Schuyler, Nebraska)

(Research):Census Information:

1930 Federal Census
Nebraska, Dodge County, Union Twp
Enumerated April 16, 1930 by April 16, 1930 by George G. Mc
Vicker
ED 27-27 SD 3 Sheet 5B
108-108
Beznoska, Frank R. Hd R M W 48 M 23 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Beznoska, Bessie M Wf F W 42 M 17 Neb Czech Czech
Beznoska, Raymond F Son M W 29 M 2 29 M Ok Neb Neb
Beznoska, Delma L DIL F W 19 M 19 Neb Neb Neb

Raymond married Zelma L. Tomasek on 19 Dec 1929 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Zelma (daughter of John S. Tomasek and Christina ???) was born on 18 May 1910 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 2 Jun 1970 in Milbank, Grant County, South Dakota; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mayme married Henry Ploog on 19 Jul 1919. Henry was born on 29 Oct 1896; died on 29 Aug 1987. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married Ben J. Netzer on 17 Jul 1928. Ben was born before 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leona married Glen Kelly in 1928. Glen was born before 1912; died in 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Olga married Clarence A. Butcher on 13 Apr 1926 in Nebraska. Clarence was born on 5 Jun 1908 in Nebraska; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Olga married Joseph Krepel on 2 May 1950 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. Joseph was born on 7 Feb 1910; died in Dec 1983 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ernest Kucera

Funeral services were at 2 pm last Wednesday at Moser Memorial Chapel, North Bend, for Ernest G. Kucera, 62, who died Monday, October 20 at his home in Fremont after a short illness.

Surviving are his widow; his mother, Mrs. Albie Beznoska Kucera, North Bend; and a sister, Mrs. Joe (Olga) Krepel, North Bend. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry R. Kucera.

Mr. Kucera was born at Brainard Sept. 15, 1913. He farmed in Dodge County before moving to Fremont. He was a 20-year employee of Lincoln Sand and Gravel.

He married Eugenia Barta on Aug. 31, 1943, at Hiawatha, Kansas.

The Rev. Audrey Scott officiated, and burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Fremont.

Pallbearers were Robert Barta, Leonard Tomasek, Leland Tomasek, Robert Allan, Raymond Beznoska, and Bill Lambrecht.

Mrs. Ralph Diffey was organist and Mrs. Richard Nott was vocalist.

(Undated, unreferenced clipping courtesy of Caroline Mastny, Schuyler, Nebraska: 1975 handwritten on clipping)

SSN 506-40-8676

Ernest married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In a biography she wrote for her children and grandchildren, MayBelle said that she started school in Nebraska, where they were temporarily living to help care for her ailing grandmother Schere. After she completed the fourth grade, they returned to Oklahoma and for her fifth and sixth grade year she and her sister walked to school in Junction City. She lived with "distant relatives Harry and Lilly" to help them care for their three year old daughter when she was seventh grade, while attending Cameron College. The next year she retured home and attended eighth grade in Walters. At the start of High School, she returned to Cameron College, where she was a boarding student for one year, until Geronimo opened a new High School. There were seven students in her 1931 graduating class: Harold Lee Walker, Edna Jo Watson, Golda Mae Northcutt, James Donald Stewart, Willie E. Walker, James Donivan Outenreath and MayBelle herself. MayBelle was class president, with James Donald Stewart serving as secretary.

From the time her mother lost her eye, MayBelle had to do all the families sewing, and she also worked side by side with her father on the farm, cuting wheat and oats with a horse drawn thrasher.


Obituary

MayBelle M. Hutchins, 93, Houghton Lake, died April 2, 2007, at West Branch Regional Medical Center. A memorial service at the family home is planned April 15. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Flint. Mrs. Hutchins was born in Junction City, OK, April 25, 1914, to Louis and Mildred (Boulier) Beznoska. She married Alfred T. Hutchins in Indiana Aug. 5, 1933. Mrs. Hutchins was a custodian at Mott Community College and a florist for Anthony's, both in Flint. The couple moved to Houghton Lake from Flint in 1976. Mr. Hutchins died in 1992. Mrs. Hutchins was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and in 1947 by a baby son. Mrs. Hutchins is survived by a daughter, Barbara and her husband Charles Sherbenaut of Houghton Lake; a son, Wayne B. Hutchins Sr. of Arizona; a sister, Mazella Thomason of Oklahoma; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Christler Funeral Home-Houghton Lake Chapel handled arrangements.

http://www.houghtonlakeresorter.com/news/2007-04-05/front_page/12288.html

MayBelle married Alfred Thomas Hutchins on 5 Aug 1933 in La Porte County, Indiana. Alfred was born on 22 May 1911; died on 27 Feb 1992 in Hidalgo County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Mildred N. Copeland. Mildred was born on 23 Feb 1923; died on 21 May 1973 in Oklahoma; was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jolene married Frank L. Marco before 1957. Frank was born on 6 Nov 1924 in Pennsylvania; died on 12 Jul 1980 in Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma; was buried in Resthaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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OKLAHOMA CITY Gordon A. Beznoska. of Oklahoma City, Okla., passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 24. He was born on April 3, 1949 in Geronimo, Okla., to the late Adolph Beznoska and Golda Mae Beznoska. In 1970, Gordon was the youngest person to be elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives at age 21.

He served three terms as the representative for House District 63 in the Comanche County area. He has been listed in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges as well as Personalities of the South. He also served as campaign chairman for the American Cancer Society in Comanche County.Gordon was a registered nurse and had been active in health care for most of his adult life. He recently retired after working in nurse management serving as a house supervisor for a local hospital. Holding degrees from Cameron University in both business and nursing, he also had prior business experience working for property management firms and property and casualty insurance.

Following retirement, Gordon invested his time in his community and was actively engaged in the Democratic Party. He also served three years on the Board of Directors for OKC Pride including one year as vice president. Gordon was treasurer at the time of his passing.He had a great love of fine cuisine, travel and trains.

Above all, Gordon considered his greatest accomplishment to be his life partnership with the late James R."Jim" Young for over 19 years.He is survived by his niece, Carla Jean Lansing and husband, Larry Lansing, Denver, Colo.; his great-nephew, Jon Moser and wife, Sonia Moser; Bixby, Okla.; his great-niece, Heather Daugherty and husband, Brian Daugherty, Nevada, Mo.; his great-nieces Stephanie E. Conley and Carrie J. Conley, Denver, Colo.; and his great-great nieces, Emma, Claire and Hannah Daugherty, Nevada, Mo, and Aria Stevenson, Denver Colo.

He is preceded in death by grandparents, Frank and Caroline Beznoska and William and Jesse Northcutt; his sister Sondra Jean Moser; and his nephew David Lloyd Moser. A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 6th, from 6-8 pm at The Boom, 2218 NW 39th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73112.In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Gordon may be made to: OKC Pride, PO Box 12240, Oklahoma City, OK 73157.Burial will be in Walters Cemetery next to Jim.

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Obituary

Caroline Mastny was born May 22, 1918 at home in North Bend, Nebraska to John and Lilly (Beznoska) Tomasek. She married Louis Mastny February 14, 1946. They later divorced and Caroline moved to Schuyler in 1979. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Schuyler. Caroline enjoyed cooking, baking and taking care of her flowers and garden.

She is survived by nephews: Randy (Sharon) Tomasek of Schuyler, Richard (Marci) Tomasek of Craig, Steven (Billy) Tomasek of Hordville. Nieces Jeannie (Ron) Marquardt of Arlington, Victoria Tomasek of Florida. Sister-in-law Virginia Tomasek of North Bend.

Nine great nephews and three great nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers Leland and Leonard, nephew Garry Tomasek, sister-in-law Jeannette Tank.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Caroline married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Growers Honored"

Leland and Leonard Tomasek were honored as Rob-See-Co Growers of the Year Monday night at a banquet in Waterloo. The North Bend brothers have grown seed corn for Rob-See-Co since 1976.

The purpose of the dinner was to recognize dealers, their growers and wives, for the job they are doing in seed production and to exchange ideas on doing and even better job in the future.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping; 1981 handwritten on the top, courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

Obituary

Leonard Tomasek, 87 years, of North Bend, NE died Saturday, August 10, 2013 at A.J. Merrick Manor in Fremont, NE.

Leonard was born September 6, 1925 in North Bend, NE to John & Lilly (Beznoska) Tomasek. He married Virginia Eggers on August 25, 1946 in Cedar Bluffs, NE. Leonard farmed with his father and brother. He retired in 1987.

He was a member of St. John's Ridgeley Lutheran Church at Scribner, NE. Leonard enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling and took pride in his lawn.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia; sons, Richard (Marci) Tomasek of Oakland, NE and Randy (Sharon) Tomasek of Schuyler; daughter, Vicki Jean Tomasek of Tampa, FL; sister, Caroline Mastny of Schuyler; brothers-in-law, Willis Eggers of Paradise, CA and Gilbert Eggers of Fremont; 6 grandchildren, Todd (Sarah) Tomasek of Omaha, Aaron Tomasek of Lincoln, Arick (Christina) Tomasek of Lincoln, John Tomasek of Craig, NE, John (Jodi) Limbach of Yutan, NE and Rachel Tomasek of Shelton, NE; step-grandchild, Jeremy (Cheryl) Vanicek of Omaha; 7 great grandchildren, Nile, Skyler, Tristan, Katlynn, Amber, Marissa and McKinsey Tomasek; 2 step great grandchildren, Zachary & Kendall Vanicek.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Leland Tomasek.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 A.M., Thursday, August 15, 2013 at St. John's Ridgeley Lutheran Church near Scribner, NE. The Rev. Dr. Nicki McIntyre will officiate. Visitation will be 3-8 P.M. Wednesday with the family receiving friends from 6-8 P.M. all at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Visitation will continue Thursday one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at 1:00 P.M. Thursday at the Killian Cemetery, near Morse Bluff, NE. Memorials may be given to St. John's Ridgeley Lutheran Church, American Cancer Society and the North Bend Library.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Leonard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"North Bend Lad Loses Sight of Eye in Accident"

Eyeball is Torn by Flying Wood Splinter

Leland Tomasek, 10-year-old son of Mrs. and Mrs. John Tomasek of North Bend, was busily engaged in chopping wood at his home yesterday.

As he swung the axe down on a piece of exceptionally hard wood, a splinter flew from the ground striking him in the eye. The splinter tore Leland's eyeball badly and he was rushed to the Dodge county hospital in Fremont. A doctor was called immediately, but nothing could be done for the injured eye.

Leland is under a physician's care at the hospital today and his condition was described as satisfactory, but the sight of his left eye is gone. No complications are anticipated.

"Growers Honored"

Leland and Leonard Tomasek were honored as Rob-See-Co Growers of the Year Monday night at a banquet in Waterloo. The North Bend brothers have grown seed corn for Rob-See-Co since 1976.

The purpose of the dinner was to recognize dealers, their growers and wives, for the job they are doing in seed production and to exchange ideas on doing and even better job in the future.

"Leland Tomasek Funeral Friday"

Rev. Craig D. Schultz officiated at the Friday, 2 pm funeral for Leland F. Tomasek, 54, North Bend, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fremont. Organist, Reuben Butzke, accompanied soloist, Dick Satorie. Moser Memorial Chapel, North Bend, was in charge of arrangements and burial was in Killian Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Emil Ray, Bill, Gene and Larry Ruzicka, Richard and Randy Tomasek.

A farmer, he had been missing since Aug. 3. His body was found Sept. 4 on a farm northwest of North Bend.

The son of John and Lillie Beznoska Tomasek, he was born Oct. 27, 1929 in North Bend. On Feb. 2, 1957, he married Jeannete Renter at Columbus.

Survivors include his wife, two sons, Garry and Steven, North Bend; daughter Jeannie, Fremont; brother Leonard, North Bend, sister, Mrs. Caroline Mastny, Schuyler.

His parents preceded him in death.

(Unreferenced newspaper clippings are courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

Leland married Jeannette Renter on 2 Feb 1957 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska. Jeannette was born on 30 Mar 1935 in Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska; died on 19 Jul 2017 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Served with the armed forces in England during World War II.

Duane married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lloyd Arthur Listed as Killed in Action

A long period of sorrowing suspense culminated in deeper grief for Mrs. Millie Arthur and daughter Doris last Thursday when they received a telegram from the War Department stating that the former's son, Staff Sgt. Lloyd Arthur is now listed as killed in action. Lloyd was reported missing since April 29. He was a lower turret gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress. Confirmation of his death came from the German government through the International Red Cross.

Sgt. Arthur was born in North Bend on October 2, 1922. Most of his life was spent in North Bend but the family lived for a short time in Oklahoma. he was graduated from the North Bend High School with the class of 1941. Following his graduation from the North Bend High School he worked in Grand Island and in Omaha. On being inducted into the army he was assigned to the infantry in Camp Robinson, Arkansas. Later he joined the air corps and was sent to San Antonio, Texas where he received his basic training. He was sent overseas from Tampa, Florida. His plane was shot down over Brandenburg, Germany.

He is survived by his mother, a sister, Doris, and a brother, Cpl. Duane Arthur, hwo is serving with the armed forces in England. Also surviving are his grandmother, Mrs. Nettie Arthur and many other relatives. His father, the late Lloyd Arthur, Sr. died at the Veterans Hospital at Knoxville, Iowa April 3, 1944, the day that Lloyd, Jr. left the States for overseas.

Sgt. Arthur was home on furlough during the early part of March, leaving to return to camp on March 14.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping; 29 April 1944 handwritten on it; courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

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Kenneth married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She married Willis Lambrecht (born 15 Dec 1925) on 21 Dec 1946. They were the parents of Connie Lambrecht (born 25 Nov 1947), who married Don Krueger on 18 May 1968 in North Bend, Nebraska. Connie and Don Krueger had two children, Rebecca Jean who married Dennis J. Hellman of Fairbury and Bill Wayne who married Debra Sue Waiski and has one son. A "Five Generations" picture was published in a local paper showing "Miss Rebecca Jean Kruger, held on the laps of great grandmother, Olga Krepel, and her great grandmother, Albie Kucera. Standing were her grandmother, Dolores Lambrecht and her mother Connie Kruger."

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Obituary (from FindAGrave)

Duncan Banner
Sun., Mar. 12, 2006

Richmond, Calif. - Former Duncan, Okla. resident, DR. DAVID BRYAN MARCO, 46, passed away Friday, February 10, 2006, in Richmond, California.

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 13, in Immanuel Baptist Church, Duncan, with the Rev. Buddy Hunt officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens.

David was born October 14, 1959, in Duncan, to Frank and Jolene Marco.
He graduated from Duncan High School in 1977. After high school, he worked for Halliburton as a mechanical draftsman. He then attended Oklahoma State University, earning a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in 1983. In 1987, he earned his master's degree, also in mechanical engineering, at the University of Texas at Austin.
David worked from 1987 until 2001 for the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif. In 1996, he obtained his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, with a minor in computer science. David was a major contributor to the detailed mechanical design of the Naval Postgraduate School ARIES autonomous underwater vehicle.

From 2001 until his death, David was an assistant research engineer at California PATH (Partners for Advanced Transit and Highways), a world-leading institution in Intelligent Transportation Systems with the University of California at Berkeley.

When he was not working, David loved putting models together and enjoyed woodworking. He especially loved riding his bicyle over the Golden Gate Bridge.

Survivors include his sister, Janet Adkins of Duncan; three nephews, Michael Adkins of Moore, Okla., and Matthew Adkins and Mason Adkins, both of Edmond, Okla.; and two aunts, Dorothy Farmer of Duncan, and Margie Palmer of Denver, Colo.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Richard "Rich" Tomasek, 72 years, of Craig, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at the Countryside Home in Madison, NE.

Rich was born September 8, 1947 to Leonard and Virginia (Eggers) Tomasek at Iva Liles Nursing Home in North Bend, NE. He attended country school and North Bend High School, graduating in 1967. He enlisted in the Army in September of 1968 and was honorably discharged in 1970. On March 12, 1977 he married Marcee Villwok in Oakland, NE. Rich grew up farming, worked construction and became an electronic technician after college. He was proud of his 1967 GTO, loved fishing, football, playing cards and spending time with family.

Rich is survived by his wife, Marcee of Craig; sons: Todd (Sarah) Tomasek of Papillion, NE, Aaron Tomasek of Lincoln, NE, Arick Tomasek of Lincoln, John Tomasek (Myranda Nerud) of Stanton, NE; brother, Randy (Sharon) Tomasek of Schuyler, NE; sister, Victoria Tomasek of Florida; late father, Leonard Tomasek and mother, Virginia (Eggers) Tomasek of New Port Richey, FL; four grandchildren, Amber and Marissa, Tristen and Katlynn.

Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Richard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Marcee Villwok on 12 Mar 1977 in Oakland, Burt County, Nebraska. Marcee (daughter of Leroy Villwok and Donna Rae Hirt) was born on 11 Jun 1957; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Garry L. Tomasek, 49, of Fremont, formerly of North Bend, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, at his home.

Garry was born Sept. 14, 1965, in Fremont to Leland and Jeannette (Renter) Tomasek.

He grew up in North Bend and was a 1984 graduate of North Bend High School and a graduate of Wayne State College in 1996 with a bachelor of science degree in business and administration. Garry served in the U.S. Air Force for four years, and then served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve 28 MSES and the Iowa Air National Guard for over 20 years of combined service. He was employed at Cargill Inc. at Blair since 1998. Garry married Nicole Benjamin on Dec. 8, 2001. They later divorced.

He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Fremont and was a Sunday school teacher. Garry started a program at the church called the Resurrection Project. He was a Den Leader for Cub Scout Pack 104 of Fremont and was a former EMT for the Milford Volunteer Fire Department. Garry enjoyed fishing, woodworking, gardening, riding motorcycles and helping others.

He is survived by son, Garrett Tomasek of Fremont; mother, Jeannette Tank of Fremont; sister, Jeannie (and husband, Ron) Marquardt of Arlington; brother, Steven (and wife, Billy Jo) Tomasek of Hampton; and nieces and nephews, Tyler, Randi, Lane, Hannah and Cole.

He was preceded in death by his father.

The funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday at First Lutheran Church in Fremont. The Rev. Michael Knudsen will officiate. Visitation with family receiving friends will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Visitation will continue one hour prior to service time on Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Killian Cemetery near Morse Bluff with military honors by members of American Legion Post 340 of Morse Bluff, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8223 and Am Vets Post 20 of North Bend.

Memorials may be given to the family for a trust to be set up for Garry's son's education.

Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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