Anna Kral

Anna married John Hromadka on 24 Feb 1879 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. John was born on 13 May 1854 in Volenice, Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 18 Oct 1931 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Attended Fremont Normal college, and briefly taught in his hometown of Milligan. He moved to Des Moines, Iowa, and graduated from Highland Park College with a degree in pharmacy, later moving to Chicago and graduating from Northwestern with a Medical Degree. He practiced medicine in the Imperial Valley and Bay area of California. He served as a Captain in the Medical Corps during the First World War, being attached to an evacuation hospital at American European Forces, France. In 1925, he did post graduate work in Vienna. Both of his sons entered the medical field. (Milligan, p 306-307).

August married Ethelyn Leone Judd about 1907 in Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois. Ethelyn was born about 1879 in Illinois; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julia married George F. Zerzan, M.D. on 28 Jan 1902. George was born before 1883; was buried in Roseland Memorial Park, Salina, Saline County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He attended the Nebraska School of Agriculture in Lincoln, NE.

source:
http://www.45thdivision.org/Veterans/Hromadka645.htm


Frank and his father were certified members of the Red Polled Cattle Club. They operated a dairy, delivering fresh bottled milk and cream to Milligan residents and businesses. Cows were hand-milked, and glass bottles were washed and sterilized by hand. The dairy was closed during World War II when the children were no longer there to help run it. (Milligan, p 307).

Frank married Anna Herynk on 22 Feb 1909 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anna (daughter of Anton Herynk and Terezie Vejraska) was born on 10 Oct 1885 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 22 Feb 1978 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSN: 508-58-2063

Jennie married Mike Kubicek, Sr. on 27 Nov 1906 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Mike (son of Matej (Mathias) Kubicek and Teresa (Therezie) Hunzel) was born on 13 Oct 1884 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Sep 1938 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pauline married Charles Anthony Bures on 2 Aug 1910 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Charles (son of Frantisek "Frank" Bures and Josefa Marc) was born on 21 Sep 1890 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 16 Mar 1964 in Burress, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Rudolph George Capek on 14 Feb 1911 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Rudolph (son of Jan "John" Capek and Marie Kocal) was born on 15 Jun 1888 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 16 Aug 1988 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rose married William Votipka on 28 Jan 1914. William was born on 30 Aug 1890 in Nebraska; died on 18 Jan 1975 in South Sioux City, Dakota County, Nebraska; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John, was a surgeon as his father had been, at Santa Monica hospital. He had three children: August, Elizabeth, and Donald. (Milligan, p 307).

DOB shown both as 6 Apr 1908 (Milligan, p 307) and 5 Apr 1908 (SSDI).

Family/Spouse: Enid Davis. Enid was born after 1908. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ralph was a hospital administrator. He was also a veteran of World War II, being involved in the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. He had two sons: Robert and William. (Milligan, p 307).

Ralph married Virginia Smiley on 18 Oct 1934. Virginia was born before 1914. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Harold M. Kubicek on 22 Feb 1934 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Harold (son of Charles Kubicek and Kristina Placek) was born on 23 Feb 1909 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; died on 13 Apr 1982 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried on 25 Apr 1982 in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

After graduation, Anna attended school at Peru and became a school teacher, teaching as District #6, #33 and Milligan Public School. (Milligan, p 307).

She married a SEIDELMAN.

Notes:

Helen attended nurses training at Lincoln General Hospital, and was also employed there. She served with the Women's Army Corps during World War II and was at Fitzsimmons General Hospital, Denver, Colorado as a medical and surigical tech. After her discharge, she when to work for Dr. Vincent S. Lynn of Geneva. She enjoys bowling, ceramics and gardening (Milligan, p 307 & 309).

?b?Hromadka-- Helen H., 86, Geneva, died Tuesday (10/23/01). Born, Milligan.

Survivors: brother, sister-in-law, Milo and Lorene Hromadka, Milligan; nieces; nephews; great-nieces and -nephews; great-great-nieces and -nephews.

Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation; beginning 1 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to Geneva Rescue Unit or Milligan Rescue Unit.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from the Lincoln Journal Star Archives)

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Graduated from Milligan Public School in 1940, after which he was employed by James SIMKOVSKY and Ernest CHUDLEY at their service station. He was inducted into the military service, and trained as a radio and telephone repairman. He served in North Africa and the European theatre during the war. After the war, Ralph worked for the Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company in Hastings, Nebraska for some 40 years. (Milligan, p 307, 312).

Ralph married Arlene B. Tesar on 22 Feb 1946 in York, York County, Nebraska. Arlene (daughter of James Jerry Tesar and Barbara A. Becwar) was born on 12 Jan 1923 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 28 Feb 2008 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Being the youngest son, Milo was home during the War to help his parents on the farm. (Milligan, p 307).

Milo J. Hromadka
Milo J. Hromadka 83, Milligan, Neb., died Thursday (6/19/08) in Exeter. Born to Frank & Anna (Herynk) Hromadka on September 28, 1924 at Milligan.
Survivors: wife, Lorene, Milligan; daughter & son-in-law, Jane & Sam Antholz, York; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Felix Bedlan & Jean, Fairbury; granddaughters, Jessica Antholz & fiancee, Tucker Reed, Lincoln; Jenna Antholz & fiancee, Zack Adamson, Lincoln; nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (6/24/08) at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Milligan. Father David Bourek officiating. Graveside services Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation beginning Monday (6/23/08) from 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Memorials to family in lieu of flowers. Farmer & Son Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 6/21/2008. Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy.

Family/Spouse: Lorene Marie Bedlan. Lorene (daughter of Felix Bedlan and Mamie Krupicka) was born on 14 Dec 1931 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 10 Jul 2021 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dennis Belohlavy writes that he was married to Rose SIPEK, who was the widow of Elmer Haskell NEIHART. Elmer died in 1929.

Notes:

He married second Agnes I. KVASNICKA of Kramer, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Arthur married Rose Koca on 2 Sep 1930 in Nebraska. Rose (daughter of Albert Koca and Ruzena "Rosie" Simic) was born on 24 Apr 1909 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 14 Jul 1998 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Blanche M. Cecrle on 1 Jun 1936. Blanche was born on 22 Dec 1908 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 1 Apr 1994 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ralph married Libbie Petracek before 1935. Libbie was born before 1916; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mike married Helen Elaine Hladky on 10 Dec 1940. Helen (daughter of Frank Hladky and Helen Novak) was born on 24 Feb 1924 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 12 Jun 2003 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mildred Rose Zelenka on 22 Sep 1936. Mildred (daughter of Frank Zelenka and Anna Krejdl) was born on 6 Feb 1918 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 Mar 2012 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Richard was stationed at Camp Hale, Colorado while serving in the U.S. Army. After his discharge, he farmed east of Geneva for twelve years. He later worked for the Standard Oil Company of Fairmont, and in 1966 he moved his family to Colorado. He retired from the City of Loveland Water Department on June 30, 1985, after 15 year of employment. (Milligan, p 219).

SSN 507-42-1959

Richard married Lola Vlasta Stofer before 1945 in Camp Hale, Eagle County, Colorado. Lola was born on 6 Nov 1924 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Nov 1989 in Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Helen M. Pribyl, 91, Friend, died Tuesday (5/17/05) in Exeter. Born, Milligan (12/3/13) to Rudolph and Mary (Hromadka) Capek.

Survivors: son, Gary and wife Lois Pribyl, Friend; daughters, Glory and husband Kenneth Chab, Friend, Glady and husband Thomas Weber, all Friend; brother, Rudy R. Capek Milligan; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Milligan Auditorium, Milligan. The Rev. Jack Scavo. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: 1-8 p.m. today, Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Memorials in care of the family.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Journal Star Archives)

Helen married Louis Pribyl on 13 Feb 1934 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Louis was born on 15 Jul 1911 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 21 Sep 2002 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Introduced to music by his mother at a young age, he pursued a career in that field with zest throughout the rest of his life. John enlisted in the U.S. Army in September, 1941, serving four years in the Asiastic Pacific Theatr and the Philippine Liberation operation. He was a member of the Army Sixth Division Band, and honorably discharged in December, 1945. After his marriage, John farmed and played in various community orchestras. He was killed in a truck accident at the age of 44. (Milligan, p 238).

John married Rosemary Kovanda on 22 Oct 1946. Rosemary (daughter of Frederick F. Kovanda and Rose Bulin) was born on 27 May 1921 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 19 Jul 2011 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Irene SSN: 507-34-4474

Irene married Bernard Robert Svec on 10 Oct 1963. Bernard (son of Emil Svec and Helen Fujan) was born on 7 Oct 1924 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 23 Jun 2013 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He graduated from Milligan High School in 1942, with it's largest graduating class of 27 students. Rudy was an athlete and musician. He entered the armed services in 1944, training in Fort Hood, Texas. He left for overseas with the 43rd Infantry as a Bowing Automatic Rifleman in Luzon, Phillipines, where he was stationed for four months. He later spent 12 months at the 3291st Signal Base Depot at Yokohama, Japan, serving as warehouse foreman. He was discharged in 1946 at the rank of Staff Sergeant. He returned to farming with his parents and also played in area dance bands, namely Tom Bures, Henry Steinacher and Robert Roesner. (Milligan, p 242).

Rudy Richard Capek

Rudy Richard Capek 82, Milligan, died Friday (10/26/07) in Geneva. Born to Rudolph & Mary (Hromadka) Capek on January 5, 1925 at Milligan.

Survivors: wife, Louise Capek, Milligan; son, Glen Capek & wife, Jan Edgecome, Geneva; daughters, Karen & Ken Jefferson, Lincoln; Deb & Kurt Oates, Crete; granddaughters, Andrea Jefferson, Phoenix, Ariz.; Alyssa Bolen, Marion, Ark.; MariBeth & Julianna Capek, Geneva; brother-in-law, Bernard Svec, Milligan; sister-in-law, Rosemary Capek, Geneva; nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday (10/29/07) at Milligan Auditorium, Milligan. Rev. Carla Sheffy-Harris officiating. Military Graveside Services Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation beginning Sunday 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Milligan Methodist Church, Legion, Cemetery, Auditorium or Fire & Rescue.

Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 10/27/2007, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Rudy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

After graduating in 1932 from Exeter High School, she taught in District #24 for five years. She attended a summer session at Wayne State Teachers College. (Milligan, p 298).

SSN 480-12-3800

Helen married Calvin Hayes about 1937. Calvin was born about 1914. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wilhelmina Rose Votipka Murphy was born to William and Rose (Hromadka) Votipka on August 5, 1916 on a farm south of Exeter, Nebraska. She graduated from Exeter High School in 1933, and taught in country schools south of Exeter.
On June 17, 1940, she married Leo W. (Swede) Murphy, her high school sweetheart. They enjoyed 49 years together, raising six children on the family farm.
While their children attended St. Stephen's Catholic School, Wilma was active in the Home and School Association. In the early 1960's she worked at the Exeter Rexall Drug store. When Memory Manor opened in 1965, she was on the first staff of caregivers, then worked as secretary for her sons at Murphy Plumbing and Heating until 1984.
After Swede died in 1989, Wilma continued to live in the house they built when they were married, until she moved to the Exeter Care Center at age 90. Throughout her life, she was an inspiration with her strong faith, graceful demeanor, and love of family.
Kolaches, canasta, cooking and crafts are among the many things Wilma shared with family. With dozens of grandchildren and great grandchildren, she always had plenty of visitors, as well as activities to attend. She enjoyed her many friends, including those in bridge and pinochle groups, fitness classes, St. Stephen's Altar Society and Exeter Woman's Club. Wilma enjoyed travel, reading, and working crossword puzzles.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, three sisters, and a son-in-law. She is survived by her brother, Bill Victor of Northridge, California; three daughters and sons-in-law, three sons and daughters-in-law; 17 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Her children and their spouses are: Kathleen and Bob Harre of rural Exeter, Bill and Carol Murphy of Crete, Tim and Sherrill Murphy of Omaha, Kriss and Gib Fendrick of Omaha, Barry and Sylvia Murphy of Exeter, and Rose and Dan Vodvarka of Lincoln.
Funeral services 10:30 a.m., Tuesday at the St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Exeter. Rosary services Monday, at 7:30 p.m. at the Farmer Funeral Home in Exeter,NE. Visitation Monday, from 1 p.m. until rosary at the Farmer Funeral Home in Exeter. Memorials are in care of the family. Interment will be in the Exeter Cemetery.

Wilhelmina married Leo W. "Swede" Murphy on 14 Jun 1940. Leo was born on 13 Aug 1915; died on 15 Nov 1989 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Vivian was born on a farm northwest of Milligan. She and her parents and two sisters moved to Shickley, where they also farmed, when she was still an infant. The family later moved to their family farm near Milligan. She completed her grade school education in District #25. She graduated from Exeter High School in 1936, and after graduation taught school in York and Saline Counties. She moved to Lincoln, where she worked at the Miller and Paine's Department Store. During World War II, she worked at the Cushman Motor Works, working on the bomb fuse assembly line, later transferring to the office. She left their employment after her marriage to Wally Johnson of Friend in 1948. She and Wally worked at the Vogue Theater which he owned and the Friend Sale Barn, which they purchased in 1954. In 1957, they began to collect antique autos, and later opened an antique shop. They traveled extensively throughout the United States and foreign countries. (Milligan, p 322).

In Loving Memory Of
V. Vivian Johnson

V. Vivian Johnson was born in Fillmore County on a farm near Exeter, Nebraska on February 15, 1919 to William and Rose (Hromadka) Votipka, the third of five children and died Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at the Exeter Care Center in Exeter at the age of 90 years 11 months and 11 days. As a young girl Vivian attended Exeter High School and graduated with the class of 1936. She furthered her education by attending Wayne State Teachers College and earned her teaching certificate. For a time she taught rural schools in Saline and York Counties. On February 14, 1948, Vivian was united in marriage to Carl W. "Wally" Johnson in San Francisco, California.

Returning to Friend, Vivian and Wally operated the Vogue Theater in Friend from 1948 until 1957 and in 1960 they started Johnson's Antique Shop. Over the years they became quite the "experts" in collecting and acquiring various antiques, especially antique automobiles. Vivian had great fun wearing antique clothing to go with the car when they would ride in parades or car tours. She also often put on "style shows" to show off the antique clothing. Together they enjoyed extensive traveling as well. Vivian was an excellent cook and enjoyed entertaining her family, cookies were always available when you stopped in to visit. Vivian is remembered by her nieces and nephews as being the authority. If Aunt Vivian said to do it, it was done.

Vivian was a member of the United Church of Christ the American Legion Auxiliary in Friend and a former member of the Congregational Church in Exeter. Vivian spent many hours working with the card recycling at the Friend Manor.

She is survived by her brother, Bill Victor, Northridge, CA, sister, Wilma Murphy, Exeter, sister-in-law, Doris Conti, Mountain View, CA, several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Wally in 1985 and sisters, Lucille Wright and Helen Hayes.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the United Church of Christ in Friend with the Revs. Tim and Ginny Adams officiating. Interment will be in the Andrew Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 11 am - 8 pm at Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend. Memorials have been established to the church.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Vlasta married Carl W. "Wally" Johnson on 14 Feb 1948 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. Carl was born on 14 Feb 1919; died on 10 Mar 1985 in Nebraska; was buried in Andrew Cemetery, Friend, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He died in an automobile accident less than two miles from his parents home. (Milligan, p 311).

Roland married Sharon Elaine Slezak on 16 Sep 1967 in Nebraska. Sharon (daughter of Milo Slezak and JoAnn Lottes) was born on 21 Nov 1946 in York, York County, Nebraska; died on 8 Jun 2022 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A graduate of Kearney State College with a B.A. in secondary education. He later received a Masters' degree in Education. (Milligan, p 311).

Ronald married Sharon Elaine Slezak after 1968. Sharon (daughter of Milo Slezak and JoAnn Lottes) was born on 21 Nov 1946 in York, York County, Nebraska; died on 8 Jun 2022 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kenneth married Velma Louise Sladek on 2 Jul 1955 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Velma (daughter of William Sladek and Marie "Mary" Rychecky) was born on 24 Jun 1934 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 20 Apr 2010 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In Loving Memory Of Ronald R. Kubicek
A family gathering with visitation for friends and relatives will be held from 5-8 pm on Thursday at Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend. A private family service will be held at a later date with burial at the Beaver Crossing Cemetery. Memorials have been established to the Beaver Crossing Volunteer Fire Department.
Ronald R. Kubicek, 79, of Beaver Crossing, was born March 12, 1935 to Ralph and Libbie (Petracek) Kubicek and passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at Exeter Care Center. He graduated from Cordova High School with the class of 1952 and served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict. During his high school years he began a long career as a truck driver and later operated Kubicek and Sons Trucking for several years. Ron was united in marriage to Arlene Suchy on June 5, 1971 in Omaha.
He also worked with Ricenbaw and Noler trucking companies and farmed part time. Ron served for several years on the Beaver Crossing Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a member of the American Legion Holmes Post #178. In his spare time he enjoyed playing cards, fishing and participating in local parades with his antique tractors.
He is survived by his wife, Arlene Kubicek, Beaver Crossing, daughter, Ronelle (Brian) Krenke and their children Nathan and Meghan, of Waverly, son, Jason (Jody) Kubicek and their children, Libbie Kubicek, Andrew and Kayla Ostendorf, of Waco, step-children, Kim (Pete) Koehler and their children, Mary and Robert, of Highland Village, TX, Karla (Don) Wullenwaber, of Waco and their children Kacie (Isaac) Lopez of Castle Rock, CO and Tyler Wullenwaber of Lincoln, Randal (Becky) Niewedde and their children, Spencer and Mariah, of York, step-great-granddaughter, Addison, sister-in-law, Carolyn Johnson, of Waverly, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Tom Johnson.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, obtained from Lauber Moore Funeral Home)

Notes:

He graduated from Exeter Public School in 1966, and completed his PhD in Political Science at UNL, returning to farm the land that had been in his family for over 100 years.

Obituary

David John Capek was born to John James & Rosemary (Kovanda) Capek on March 30, 1948 at Friend, Nebraska. He passed away on December 19, 2023 at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 75 years, 8 months, and 20 days. He was one of 2 children born in the family.

David grew up on a farm near Milligan, Nebraska. He graduated from Exeter High School with the class of 1966. He went on to attend Nebraska Wesleyan University, graduating in 1970. While at Wesleyan, David met Denise King and they were married on June 6, 1971. To this union three children were born: Karel, Haley, and Morgan. After graduating from Wesleyan, David attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and obtained a Master's Degree and Ph.D. in political science. After college, he worked for the Nebraska Department of Corrections Research area before returning to the family farm in 1980. He raised Registered Angus Cattle and farmed the family farm ground until retirement.

David stayed busy with the farming operation, helping to raise the children with the busy work schedule of a medical doctor wife, children's 4-H projects and various school events. After retirement, David spent most of his time in Lincoln. He enjoyed attending Broadway productions at the Orpheum Theatre in Omaha, travelling, reading, and sports, especially Husker Volleyball. He also enjoyed working on his Thunderbird, but he especially valued time spent with wife, children, and grandchildren.

David was also a faithful blood donor as long as his health permitted. He answered many donor requests and understood what an important gift it was for others, especially after his wife's survival of lymphoma.

David was preceded in death by his father & mother John & Rosemary Capek.

He is survived by his wife Denise Capek, MD of Lincoln, Nebraska; children Karel Capek, MD & wife Janet of Victoria, Texas, Haley Peters, Ph.D & husband Dr. Darrick Peters of Elkhorn, Nebraska, and Morgan Capek of Lincoln, Nebraska; sister Dr. Marilyn Capek of Winchester, Massachusetts; eight grandchildren including Rudy Capek, Ryker Peters, Kyran Peters, Zyan Peters, Tytus Peters, Helen Capek, Ingrid Capek, and Greta Capek; and many nieces and nephews.

Services pending.

Memorials are suggested to Nebraska Public Television.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Farmer & Son)

David married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]