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Frank Hodek

Male 1856 - 1901  (45 years)


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  1. 1.  Frank Hodek was born on 22 Feb 1856 in Kralovice, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 27 May 1901 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    The son of John HODEK and Anna KOUDELA, he came to America with his parents, first living in Illinois and coming to Fillmore County in 1874, settling in section 10 of Glengary Township where they farmed. (Milligan, p 301).

    Frank married Anna Biba on 27 Dec 1875 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anna (daughter of Tomas Biba and Barbora Urbanek) was born on 10 Oct 1859 in Zebnice, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 10 Jun 1915 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Mary Hodek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Nov 1879 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 4 Jun 1925; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 3. James Hodek  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1881 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.
    3. 4. Anna Hodek  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1883 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Dec 1918 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    4. 5. Barbara Hodek  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1885 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.
    5. 6. Josephine A. Hodek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jul 1886 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 14 Aug 1978 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska; was buried on 16 Aug 1978 in Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska.
    6. 7. Fannie Hodek  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1891 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    7. 8. Abby Hodek  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1893 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.
    8. 9. Fred Hodek  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1895 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    9. 10. Emma Hodek  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1897 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    10. 11. Tena Hodek  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1899 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    11. 12. Louie Hodek  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1900 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mary Hodek Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frank1) was born on 2 Nov 1879 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 4 Jun 1925; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Mary, being the oldest granddaughter of John and Mary HODEK, was given her grandparents 160 acre farm in 1896. There were many stipulations with the gift. Her grandparents received the right to continue to live on the farm, and have use of all the buildings and pastures. They were to receive a percentage of all items grown on the farm, as well as a payment of $60 each January 1. Additionally, Mary agreed to pay her sister, Anna Hodek, $1000.

    Mary married Fred Placek on 26 Sep 1896 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Fred was born on 20 Jun 1873 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 28 Feb 1966; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Agnes Placek  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1897.
    2. 14. Edward Placek  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1899 in Nebraska; died on 21 Sep 1979; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. 15. Mollie Placek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Mar 1902 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Sep 2001.
    4. 16. Helene A. Placek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Feb 1904 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Nov 1996 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Wilber Czech Cemetery (Bohemian-Slavonian Cemetery), Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska.
    5. 17. Clara Placek  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1906; died on 1 Aug 1907; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  2. 3.  James Hodek Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frank1) was born in 1881 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Mollie Miller. Mollie was born after 1881; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Anna Hodek Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frank1) was born about 1883 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Dec 1918 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Anna married Louis Placek on 23 Apr 1898 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Louis was born on 1 May 1875 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 1 Jan 1951 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Leona Placek  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1906 in Nebraska; and died.
    2. 19. Velma Placek  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1907 in Nebraska; and died.
    3. 20. Anna Placek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Feb 1910 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 Sep 2011 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    4. 21. Rose Placek  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1914 in Nebraska; and died.
    5. 22. Louis Placek  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1915 in Nebraska; and died.
    6. 23. Angeleen Placek  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1918 in Nebraska; and died.

  4. 5.  Barbara Hodek Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frank1) was born in 1885 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.

    Family/Spouse: John O. Kottas. John was born before 1885; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Josephine A. Hodek Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frank1) was born on 4 Jul 1886 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 14 Aug 1978 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska; was buried on 16 Aug 1978 in Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska.

    Family/Spouse: Emil J. Kotas. Emil (son of Joseph Kotas and Marie Kubicek) was born on 17 Jan 1881 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 19 Oct 1981 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska; was buried on 21 Oct 1981 in Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Richard Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Apr 1906 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 11 Nov 1999 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska.
    2. 25. Emil J. Kotas, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Apr 1911; died on 27 Aug 1977; was buried in Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska.
    3. 26. Mildred A. Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Sep 1914 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 5 Dec 2002 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska; was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska.

  6. 7.  Fannie Hodek Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frank1) was born in 1891 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Family/Spouse: George Haberman. George was born before 1891. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 8.  Abby Hodek Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frank1) was born about 1893 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.

    Abby married Ralph Clawson on 6 Aug 1923 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Ralph was born about 1893 in Bladen, Webster County, Nebraska; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 9.  Fred Hodek Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frank1) was born in 1895 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Family/Spouse: Lucille Eppler. Lucille was born after 1895. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 10.  Emma Hodek Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frank1) was born about 1897 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Family/Spouse: Arthur Victor. Arthur was born before 1897. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 11.  Tena Hodek Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frank1) was born about 1899 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Family/Spouse: Perry Yost. Perry was born before 1899. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 12.  Louie Hodek Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frank1) was born in 1900 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.


Generation: 3

  1. 13.  Agnes Placek Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.Frank1) was born in 1897.

  2. 14.  Edward Placek Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.Frank1) was born in 1899 in Nebraska; died on 21 Sep 1979; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    1930 Census
    Nebraska, Fillmore County, Milligan Village
    Enumerated April 18, 1930
    ED 30-16 SD 11 Sheet 3A Stamped 34
    76-78
    Placek, Ed Head M W 30 M 29 Neb Neb Neb Laborer Odd Jobs
    Placek, Anna Wf F W 28 M 27 Neb Czech Czech

    Edward married Anna E. Buzek on 31 Jan 1929. Anna (daughter of Pavel "Paul" Buzek and Anna Marie Braum) was born on 6 Jan 1902 in Turkey Creek, Liberty Township, Saline County, Nebraska; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 15.  Mollie Placek Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.Frank1) was born on 27 Mar 1902 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Sep 2001.

    Notes:

    Mollie attended grade school in the ZCJB Lodge building and then went to the new school through the eighth grade. After this, she remained at home to care for her mother, young brothers and sisters. She enrolled in one of the many sewing classes held in Milligan. She enjoyed embroidery and during the First World War, she and her mother knitted sweaters and gloves for the soldiers overseas. (Milligan, p 224).

    Mollie married Edward Buzek on 16 Feb 1926 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Edward (son of Pavel "Paul" Buzek and Anna Marie Braum) was born on 25 Jan 1900 in Turkey Creek, Liberty Township, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 5 Jul 1974; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Wesley E. Buzek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Mar 1929 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Jan 2003 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 28. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 16.  Helene A. Placek Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.Frank1) was born on 19 Feb 1904 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Nov 1996 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Wilber Czech Cemetery (Bohemian-Slavonian Cemetery), Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Steinacher - Helene A., 92, Wilber, died Sunday (11/3/96). Born, near Milligan. Survivors: son, Alan L., Wilber; daughter, Patricia Spitz, Wilber; sisters, Mollie Buzek, Milligan, Marietta Vasina, Hemet, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

    Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Zajicek Funeral Home, Wilber. Wilber Czech Cemetery.

    (Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Journal Star Archives)

    Helene married Joseph Steinacher on 14 Mar 1929 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Joseph was born on 4 Oct 1901 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 23 Aug 1985 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Wilber Czech Cemetery (Bohemian-Slavonian Cemetery), Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Alan L. Steinacher  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Dec 1929 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 7 Mar 2012 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska.

  5. 17.  Clara Placek Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.Frank1) was born in 1906; died on 1 Aug 1907; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  6. 18.  Leona Placek Descendancy chart to this point (4.Anna2, 1.Frank1) was born about 1906 in Nebraska; and died.

  7. 19.  Velma Placek Descendancy chart to this point (4.Anna2, 1.Frank1) was born about 1907 in Nebraska; and died.

  8. 20.  Anna Placek Descendancy chart to this point (4.Anna2, 1.Frank1) was born on 27 Feb 1910 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 Sep 2011 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Services for Anna will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska with Kim Dunker officiating the service. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the chapel in Milligan. Memorials are directed to the Milligan Fire & Rescue.
    Anna Placek was born February 27, 1910 to Louis Placek and Anna Hodek in Milligan, Nebraska and she passed away on September 24, 2011 at the Exeter Care Center in Exeter, Nebraska.

    Anna's mother passed away during the flu epedemic and she and her six siblings were left to be cared for by her father. Anna attended school until the 10th grade when she decided to give up school after coming home one day to find her father had her younger sister on his lap and her younger brother on a chair beside him and he was trying to keep the young children warm by a stove. At this point in Anna's life, she knew that she needed to stay home and help her father care for the children so that he could provide for the family. It was not uncommon for children to be adopted out to other family members when a mother would die. When Anna made the choice to stay home with her younger siblings, it allowed the family to stay together. Anna often recalled how her father was such a kind man. He was stern with the children but always fair. She was always proud of the fact that the family was able to remain together after the passing of her mother.

    Anna enjoyed farm life and told people that it was the best place to live. Her family lived north of Milligan and in 1936 her father bought a farm between Fairmont and Exeter and the family resided there.

    Anna's father passed away in 1951, and Anna, her sister, and her brother stayed on the farm until 1974. Anna then moved into Milligan and helped her sister in the grocery store putting groceries on the shelf.

    Anna enjoyed reading jokes, and she also enjoyed sharing jokes with other people and visiting with people in general. Anna was a very caring person and she always felt bad when someone was sick and she would do what she could to take care of them.
    When Anna could no longer care for herself, she became a resident of the Exeter Care Center. She met many friends there who were residents and staff. She particularly enjoyed visiting with Dale Mizner.

    Anna is survived by all of her friends and the staff of the Exeter Care Center and the kind people on the Hospice team.

    She was preceded in death by her parents Louis and Anna; brother Louis; and sisters Rose, Leona, Velma, and Angeleen.


  9. 21.  Rose Placek Descendancy chart to this point (4.Anna2, 1.Frank1) was born about 1914 in Nebraska; and died.

  10. 22.  Louis Placek Descendancy chart to this point (4.Anna2, 1.Frank1) was born about 1915 in Nebraska; and died.

  11. 23.  Angeleen Placek Descendancy chart to this point (4.Anna2, 1.Frank1) was born about 1918 in Nebraska; and died.

  12. 24.  Richard Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (6.Josephine2, 1.Frank1) was born on 7 Apr 1906 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 11 Nov 1999 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Kotas -- Richard F., 93, Nebraska City, died Thursday (11/11/99). Born, Milligan. Retired owner and operator, former Kotas' Market, Nebraska City, 47 years.

    Survivors: son, Richard Jr., Nebraska City; granddaughter; two stepgreat-grandchildren; three stepgreat-great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Sedoris, Nebraska City.

    Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Gude Mortuary, Nebraska City. Wyuka, Nebraska City. Visitation: today, 1-9 p.m., mortuary. Memorials to the Nebraska City Rescue Squad.

    his SSN: 506-03-5605
    He married Louise A. (UNKNOWN)
    her dob 30 Sep 1907
    died 18 Oct 1999
    died in Nebraska City, Otoe County
    buried 20 Oct 1999
    buried in Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City, Otoe Co.
    SSN: 506-20-8258

    (Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

    Richard married Louise Ottnat before 1936. Louise was born on 30 Sep 1907; died on 18 Oct 1999 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Richard F. "Butch" Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1936 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska; died on 2 Jun 2009 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska.

  13. 25.  Emil J. Kotas, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (6.Josephine2, 1.Frank1) was born on 10 Apr 1911; died on 27 Aug 1977; was buried in Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    SSN 506-03-5604

    Dennis Belohlavy supplied the following obituary for Emil's widow:

    This obit is for the SPOUSE of Emil J. Kotas, JR., her dob 26 Feb 1911, and her SSN: 505-05-2425. It is from the Lincoln Journal Star Archives:

    Kotas -- Dorothy Ann, 90, Nebraska City, widow of Emil, died Wednesday (1/23/02). Born, Nebraska City. Retired, Wessel's Clothing Co. and Farmers Bank.

    Survivors: niece, Janet Weed, Pasadena, Calif.; nephews, Dr. Lee Olson, Omaha, Phil Zimmers, Omaha, Dave Zimmers, Nebraska City, Steve Zimmers, Syracuse.

    Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Nebraska City. Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City. Visitation: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, funeral home. Memorials to First United Methodist Church.


  14. 26.  Mildred A. Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (6.Josephine2, 1.Frank1) was born on 25 Sep 1914 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 5 Dec 2002 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska; was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Sedoris - Mildred A., 88, Nebraska City, widow of Dean, died Thursday (12/5/02). Born, Milligan. Accountant, Midland Garment and Outerwear Co.

    Survivors: son, Dean R. Jr., Sidney, Iowa; nephew, Richard Kotas Jr., Nebraska City.

    Services: 10 a.m. today, St. Benedict's Catholic Church, Nebraska City. St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Memorials to Lourdes Endowment Fund. Gude Mortuary, Nebraska City.

    NOTE: Dean Sedoris, SR. is buried in same cemetery as shown below. Dean, Sr. died about 20 Dec 1987, Dean, Sr. buried on 23 Dec 1987
    (Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)



Generation: 4

  1. 27.  Wesley E. Buzek Descendancy chart to this point (15.Mollie3, 2.Mary2, 1.Frank1) was born on 10 Mar 1929 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Jan 2003 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    "Wes attended School District #33 for three years, then the family moved to Fort Morgan, Colorado. When they returned they lived in Milligan, where Wes finished his schooling, graduating in 1946. He entered the service in October, 1951. His basic training was at Camp Roberts, California, and from there he was stationed in Korea. He was discharged in April, 1953. After returning to the states, he worked as a farmer and ran a corn sheller. In 1970, he purchased the Louis Varva farm in Liberty Township." (Milligan, p 232).

    Obituary, Lincoln Journal Star Archives, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

    Buzek -Wesley E., 73, Exeter, died Friday (1/3/03) in Geneva. Born, Exeter (3/10/29) to Edward and Mollie (Placek).

    Survivors:wife, Lorene; stepsons, Richard Kottas, Exeter, Robert Kottas, Milligan; stepdaughters, spouse, Beverly Mohlman, Ohiowa, Marilyn and Brian Srajhans, Tobias; sister, brother-in-law, Lorene and Donald Sluka, Fairmont; seven stepgrandchildren; stepgreat-grandson.

    Services:10:30 a.m. Monday, Milligan Auditorium, Milligan. Military graveside services, Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Tessa Louch officiating. Visitation:beginning 1 p.m. Sunday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the family

    Wesley married Lorene Emily Elznic on 25 Sep 1985 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Lorene (daughter of Anton F. "Fred" Elznic and Mary Paroubek) was born on 19 Jul 1937 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 27 Jul 2023 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 28.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (15.Mollie3, 2.Mary2, 1.Frank1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 29.  Alan L. Steinacher Descendancy chart to this point (16.Helene3, 2.Mary2, 1.Frank1) was born on 29 Dec 1929 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 7 Mar 2012 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Obituary

    Alan Steinancher, age 82

    Friend, NE. Formerly of Wilber, NE. Died early Wednesday morning, March 7, 2012. He was born December 29, 1929 in Milligan, NE to Joe and Helene (Placek) Steinacher and grew up on the family farm outside of Milligan. At age 12, Alan lost his right arm in a farming accident. Alan graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln and also received his law degree from the UNL College of Law. After graduation, Alan started a law practice in Wilber, NE. In 1956, Alan married Elizabeth (Betty) Rothenburger (Center, NE) and they were blessed with 48 years together.

    Early in his law career, Alan served as Saline County Attorney and formed a law partnership with his childhood and college friend Joe Vosoba. Alan practiced law in Wilber and Crete for over 40 years. Alan loved working outdoors and doing farm work on his acreage, seeing his four children grow into successful adults and traveling with Betty in retirement.

    Education was important to Alan - he served many years on the Wilber Clatonia School Board. Alan took great pride in establishing and working for many years on the Wilber Clatonia Public Schools Foundation. Preceded in death by his parents; wife Betty; brother-in-law Richard Spitz. Alan is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Wayne Havlat of Dorchester, Stacey and William Van De Graaf of Austin, TX, Brenda and Brad Pollard of Austin, TX; and son and daughter-in-law Jay and Dottie Steinacher of Lincoln; 12 grandchildren Ashton and Spencer Kotas, Nick (Dawn) Havlat, Joe Havlat (fianc? Samantha), Derek, Kyle and Kaitlyn Steinacher, Chloe, Harper, Glenda and Roxanna Van De Graaf, and Brody Pollard; 2 great-grandsons Preston and Liam Havlat; sister Patricia Spitz of Wilber; sister-in-law Helen Borgmann (Robert) of Creighton, NE; many nieces and nephews.

    SERVICES 10:30am Saturday, March 10, 2012 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wilber, NE with Father Craig A. Doty officiating. Interment at Wilber Czech Cemetery. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools Foundation or the Nebraska Czechs of Wilber. Rosary Friday, March 9, 7pm with VISITATION 4-9pm. KUNCL FUNERAL HOME
    Wilber, NE (402) 821-3275

    (Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

    Family/Spouse: Elizabeth "Betty" A. Rothenburger. Elizabeth was born on 5 May 1933 in Nebraska; died on 2 Apr 2006 in Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 30.  Richard F. "Butch" Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (24.Richard3, 6.Josephine2, 1.Frank1) was born about 1936 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska; died on 2 Jun 2009 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Richard F. "Butch" Kotas
    Richard "Butch" F. Kotas 73, Nebraska City, passed away Tuesday (6/2/09). Born in Nebraska City, the son of Richard F. Kotas, Sr. and Louise (Ottnat) Kotas. Retired from American Meter Company.
    Survivors: wife, Sharon; son-in-law, Gene Blankenfeld, Lincoln; two step-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
    Funeral services 11 a.m. Friday (6/5/09) at the Bethel United Church of Christ, Nebraska City. Burial: Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City. There will be open visitation from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Gude Mortuary in Nebraska City; and one hour prior to the services Friday at the church. Memorials may be given to Bethel United Church of Christ. Gude Mortuary is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
    Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 6/4/2009
    (Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)



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