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Deacon Michael “Mike” Placzek

Birth	:	10 Jul 1929 Silver Creek, Merrick County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	12 Dec 2021 Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Bonaventure Cemetery, Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4301630, -97.3406640
Description	:	Michael Placzek of Columbus died Sunday, December 12, 2021 at his home. Interment is in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. ----------- Deacon Michael "Mike" Placzek was born on July 10, 1929 in Silver Creek, NE to Michael M. and Mary D. (Laska) Placzek. Mike was called many things in his life. Son, brother, husband, father, Command Sergeant Major, and friend are among them, but his most cherished was Deacon. Raised in Columbus, NE, Mike's Polish pride was only second to his deep faith which led him to attend St. Joseph Seminary in Westmont, IL. Before completing his studies,... Read More	Michael Placzek of Columbus died Sunday, December 12, 2021 at his home. Interment is in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. ----------- Deacon Michael "Mike" Placzek was born on July 10, 1929 in Silver Creek, NE to Michael M. and Mary D. (Laska) Placzek. Mike was called many things in his life. Son, brother, husband, father, Command Sergeant Major, and friend are among them, but his most cherished was Deacon. Raised in Columbus, NE, Mike's Polish pride was only second to his deep faith which led him to attend St. Joseph Seminary in Westmont, IL. Before completing his studies, he discerned that the Lord had a different purpose for his life and left the seminary. A life-long journey of serving others began. Mike enlisted in the United States Army in 1951. Soon after returning from the Korean war, he ended his enlistment and joined the Nebraska Army National Guard. After earning the rank of Command Sergeant Major, the most senior enlisted member of an Army unit he retired in 1985. Mike was proud of his military service not because of the rank he earned, rather the respect and friendships he gained. In 1953, he began a 68-year marriage to Agnes Pickhinke. To this union, they added 12 children. Raising a large family wasn't easy, but Mike and Agnes leaned into their faith and on each other. Always regarding his wife as an angel on earth, he instilled in his children respect for their mother. Mike continued his service to others through his involvement in various councils and committees at St. Anthony Catholic Church and school. Faith and the pull to serve others grew stronger in Mike and led him to become a permanent Deacon in 1989. As a deacon, Mike ministered to others and drew great joy as witness to his children's marriages, baptizing his grandchildren, comforting the sick and sharing the Good News. Always ready to share his faith with others and encourage a relationship with Christ, he established perpetual adoration at St. Anthony Church which continues today. It brought him peace knowing anyone could be with Christ day or night. Mike will be remembered for his integrity, continuous service to Christ through his works, sharp wit, ability to command a room, gift for connecting with others, love of fishing and the St. Louis Cardinals. He is preceded in death by his parents, son Steven, six brothers and three sisters.

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Where is Deacon Michael “Mike” Placzek's memorial?
Deacon Michael “Mike” Placzek's memorial is located at: Saint Bonaventure Cemetery, Columbus, Platte County, USA.
When did Deacon Michael “Mike” Placzek death?
Deacon Michael “Mike” Placzek death on 12 Dec 2021 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Deacon Michael “Mike” Placzek's memorial?
Latitude: 41.4301630
Longitude: -97.3406640

Family Members:

Parent

Michael M. Placzek

(1893 - 1972)

Mary D. Laska Placzek

(1898 - 1980)

Siblings

Francis A Placzek

(1922 - 1992)

Claudia A. Placzek Jasper

(1923 - 1968)

David Placzek

(1940 - 1940)

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