James J. Girmus

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Obituary (from FindAGrave)

James J. Girmus was born April 13, 1883 near Milligan, Nebr. He died at the General Hospital in Geneva on Friday morning, March 26, 1943, at the age of 59 years, 11 months, and 19 days.

October 29, 1907, he was married to Anna Matejka. To this union twelve children were born, Joe is in the Army overseas, Emil, Jim, Mrs. Ervin Odvody; Mrs Hubert Koehn, Ed, Frank, Bill, and the rest at home*. five grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Albert Simacek, also survive. His brothers, Frank and Emil, preceded him in death.

He has farmed all his life in Fillmore County, except five years in Wyoming where he took up a homestead.

* also includes John, Rudolph, Raymond, and Adolph.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Madison Township
Enumerated 22 Apr 1930
ED 30-22 SD 11 Sheet 5B
113-113
Girmus Edward Hd M W 21 S Ne Ne Ne Farmer
114-114
Girmus, James Hd M W 47 N 27 Ne Mich Czech Farmer
Girmus, Anna Wf F W 38 M 18 Ne Ne Ne
Girmus, Frank Son m W 19 S Ne Ne Ne Laborer Farm
Girmus, William Son M W 17 S Ne Ne Ne Laborer Farm
Girmus, James Son M W 15 S Ne Ne Ne
Girmus, Mildred Dtr F W 13 S Ne Ne Ne
Girmus, Emil Son M W 11 S Ne Ne Ne
Girmus, Joe Son M W 9 S Ne Ne Ne
Girmus, Arlin Son M W 7 S Ne Ne Ne
Girmus, Helen Dtr F W 5 S Ne Ne Ne
Girmus, Rudolph Son M W 3 1/12 S Ne Ne Ne
Girmus, Raymond Son M W 6/12 S Ne Ne Ne

James married Anna "Annie" May Matejka on 29 Oct 1907. Anna (daughter of Vaclav "James" Matejka and Anna Simacek) was born on 11 Oct 1891 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 30 Jul 1971 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Her mother's obituary refers to her as "Mrs. Ervin (Mildred) Odvody, Milligan"

Family/Spouse: Louise Katherine Brown. Louise was born on 9 Mar 1917 in San Diego County, California; died on 14 Dec 2011 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Geneva Public Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Parent links identified by M. Jensen Seggerman (James and Mildred Girmus).

Joe Girmus, the son of James and Anna (Matejka) Girmus, was born on a farm southeast of Geneva on July 26, 1921, and passed away in Crete on June 13, 2001, at the age of 79 years, 10 months and 17 days.

He attended Rural School District No. 3 near his home to the eighth grade. He continued to help his family on the farm and joined the U.S. Army, serving from 1924-1945 serving in the Army Signal Corp being stationed in Bermuda.

He was united in marriage to Sylvia A. Michl on February 28, 1950 in Milligan. He farmed all his life and in 1982, he retired and moved to Wilber.

Survivors include his wife, Sylvia of Wilber; daughters, Eileen and husband Arlan Oliva of Scottsdale, Ariz. and Gail and husband David Smisek of Swanton; sisters, Mildred Odvody and Helen Koehn both of Geneva; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and Donna Girmus and Adolph and Lynette all of LIncoln; grandchildren Cory and wife, Elly Smisek of Swanton, Brenda Smisek of Beatrice and Elizabeth Smisek of Swanton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Anna (Matejka) Girmus; brothers, Ed, Frank, Bill, Jim, Emil, John and Rudy Girmus.

Private family graveside services were held on Monday, June 18 at 2 p.m. at the Wibler Czech Cemetery, with Rev. Paul Quackenbush officiating.

The Nebraska Signal July 4th, 2001 page 4.
Contributor: M. Jensen Seggerman (47078678)

Joe married Sylvia Michl on 28 Feb 1950 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Sylvia (daughter of Frank Joseph Michl and Anna Brejcha) was born on 30 Mar 1929 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 30 Oct 2010 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Wilber Czech Cemetery (Bohemian-Slavonian Cemetery), Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rudolph married Lenoris M. Elznic on 16 Feb 1952. Lenoris (daughter of Anton F. "Fred" Elznic and Mary Paroubek) was born on 12 Jun 1931 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 29 May 1998 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Raymond Girmus, 79, of Lincoln, died October 30, 2009 in Lincoln. He was born 12/5/1929 in Geneva, Neb. to James and Anna (Matejka) Girmus. He was a Freight Car Inspector for Burlington Northern Railroad, retiring after 44 years. He attended Capitol City Christian Church, member of George Washington Lodge # 250 A.F & A.M and volunteered at the Northeast ActivAge Center. He enjoyed gardening and playing cards with friends, playing pool at the senior center, but most especially spending time with his grandchildren.
Family includes: wife, Donna; son and daughter-in-law, David and Laurie Girmus, Omaha; daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and David Cleveland, Longview, Texas; grandchildren, Dan, Tim and Neil Girmus, all of Omaha, and Jessica, Eric and Jaelyn Cleveland, all of Longview, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Adolph and Lynette Girmus, Lincoln; sisters-in-law, Bernice Girmus, Crete, Sylvia Girmus, Wilber, and Louise Girmus, Geneva. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ed, Frank, Bill, James, Emil, Joe, John and Rudy; and sisters, Mildred Odvody and Helen Koehn.
Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday (11/3/09) at Capitol City Christian Church, 7800 Holdrege St., Lincoln. Pastors Bill Thornton and Rusty Miller, officiating. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m., with the family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m., Monday (11/2/09) at Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 No. 27th St., Lincoln. Memorials may be given to the church. Condolences or personal reflections may be left online at metcalffuneralservices.com.

From the Lincoln Journal Star, Posted 1 Nov 2009, Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

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(Research):Adolph "Al" Girmus, 78, of Lincoln, died Sunday (1/24/10). He was born in Geneva, Neb. to James J. Girmus and Anna May (Matejka) Girmus on January 21, 1932. He graduated from Geneva High School in 1948. Al joined the U.S. Marine Corps December 1, 1949. He trained at San Diego Recruitment Department in California and served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War, with the 1st Marine Division MTACS-2. He was in action against enemy forces in the following battles: Inchon Invasion, Wonson Invasion, The Battle of the Chosin Reservoir between November and December 1950, and also in the withdrawal and defense of North Central Korea from August 1950 through May 1951. He was also a member of the Chosin Few Survivors. He was a long-time truck driver and worked for General Transfer 1954-61, Red Ball Express 1961-71 and CF Motor Frieght 1971-94. He was a Brother of the Retired Teamsters of America and Teamsters Local 554, Omaha. He was avid golfer and golfed as often as possible with his many good friends.
Al is survived by wife, Clarice Lynette Carr-Girmus; son and wife, Randy and Holly Girmus of North Platte; daughter Jodi Lynn (Girmus) Burleyson, Nashville Tenn.; step-children, Ranae Richmond, Lincoln, Sam and Shelly Pauli, Rock Springs, Wyo., and John Pauli, Long Beach, Calif.; granchildren include, Haleigh Hoster and Hannah Burleyson; Ashley Pauli; Matthew, Aaron, Zachary and Nicholas Richmond, Austin and Autumn Pauli, and his pal puppy Missy. He was the greatest Papa and was adored by his grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, two sisters, nine brothers.
Services Thursday 12:30 p.m. at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th. Memorials to Aging Partners Foster Grandparent Program or Hearts United for Animals. No viewing, cremation. Condolences may be left at .

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, who emailed that this obituary had appeared in one of the Lincoln papers on January 26, 2010

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