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Emil Stichka Sr.

Birth	:	28 Jun 1928 Nuckolls County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	11 Sep 2021 Hebron, Thayer County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.2056084, -98.0791702
Plot	:	Block 15, Lot 5, Space 2
Description	:	Emil Stichka, Sr., of Ruskin, Nebraska, was called home to his eternal rest at the age of 93 years, 2 months and 20 days on September 11, 2021 at the Thayer County Hospital in Hebron, Nebraska. Emil the youngest of eight children of Frank and Anna (Koci) Stichka, was born on June 22, 1928 on a farm near Lawrence. Preceding him in death were his parents, Frank and Anna; brothers and wives, Edward (Lenora), Anton (Laveta) and William; sisters and husbands, Alice (Hank) Blackwood, Elizabeth (Jake) Hepler, Bessie (Clyde) Reeve, and Anna Disney; nieces, Carol (Reeve) Schnieder and Linda... Read More	Emil Stichka, Sr., of Ruskin, Nebraska, was called home to his eternal rest at the age of 93 years, 2 months and 20 days on September 11, 2021 at the Thayer County Hospital in Hebron, Nebraska. Emil the youngest of eight children of Frank and Anna (Koci) Stichka, was born on June 22, 1928 on a farm near Lawrence. Preceding him in death were his parents, Frank and Anna; brothers and wives, Edward (Lenora), Anton (Laveta) and William; sisters and husbands, Alice (Hank) Blackwood, Elizabeth (Jake) Hepler, Bessie (Clyde) Reeve, and Anna Disney; nieces, Carol (Reeve) Schnieder and Linda Stichka; nephews, Patrick, Richard and Gene Blackwood, Daryl Hepler, William Stichka and Steven Disney. He leaves to mourn his loving and caring wife of 67 years, Geraldine of Ruskin; sons, Michael (Connie) Stichka of Ruskin, NE, Emil Jr. (Karen) Stichka of Grand Island, NE and Gregory (Jean) Stichka of Oak, NE; daughters, Marcella (Paul) Petersen of Ruskin, NE and Debra (Bob) Byrkit of Nelson, NE; grandchildren, Tyson (Erika) Stichka of Boise, ID, Taylor (Mindy) Stichka of Souix Center, IA, Whitney (Dayton) Daberhow of Wahoo, NE, Justin (Lynn) Petersen of Lincoln, NE, Jerod Petersen of Minneapolis, MN, Terrance Jensen of Hastings, NE, Kaela Jensen of Bayard, NE, Abby Korb of Lawrence, Nebraska; Ashli (Shane) Nelson of Cairo, NE, Dustin Stichka of Lincoln, NE; step-grandsons, Cass (Teresa) Corman of Clay Center, NE and Brock (Kristen) Corman of Ruskin, NE; great-grandchildren, Hannah, Landon and Claire Stichka, Kyler, Kaeden and Konner Stichka, Ruby, Elliot, Thatcher and Juniper Daberkow, Addison and Hayden Petersen, Annabelle Korb, Colton and Wesley Nelson, step great-grandchildren, Maryn, Carson, Emma, Ella and Evynn Corman, Lilly, Chloe and Braxton Corman; nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Burial with military rites will take place at Nelson City Cemetery in Nelson.∼Emil Stichka, Sr., with his earthly labors finished, and having lived a humble and faithful life was called home to his eternal rest at the age of 93 years, 2 months and 20 days on September 11, 2021 at the Thayer County Hospital in Hebron, Nebraska. Emil the youngest of eight children of Frank and Anna (Koci) Stichka, was born on June 22, 1928 on a farm near Lawrence, Nebraska. He was baptized and confirmed on April 10, 1955 at Salem Lutheran Church by Rev. W.H. Hanselmann and attended Prairie View Country school near Lawrence through the 8th grade. Later the family moved to a farm near Nelson, Nebraska where he helped his dad with farming and later began farming on his own. On January 13, 1951 Emil was called up to serve his country in the Korean Conflict with the second infantry, 23rd Regiment with the 37th field artillery, being honorably discharged November 19, 1952. He was a member of the American Legion Post #242 of Ruskin, Nebraska and V.F.W. Post #11010 of Deshler, Nebraska. Upon his return to civilian life he resumed farming in rural Nelson. On October 4, 1953 Emil was united in marriage to Geraldine Mae Judy at Salem Lutheran Church, rural Superior, Nebraska by W.H. Hanselmann. This union was blessed with five children, Michael, Marcella, Debra, Emil Jr., and Gregory. After farming in the Nelson area until 1957 they moved to a farmstead south of Ruskin and in March of 1964 they moved to Ruskin where they resided for the next 57 years. Upon their move to Ruskin, Emil worked briefly as a farm hand for Orville Bargen at rural Hardy, Nebraska. He then began delivering bulk fuel for Alvin Petersen. Following Alvin's passing, he began working for Alvin's son Berwyn of Petersen's Oil and Fertilizer Incorporated. Later, Emil's eldest son Mike and wife Connie purchased the business from Berwyn where he continued working for C & M Supply until his retirement. It's hard to say how many miles Emil put on the fuel and propane trucks over the years, but he was a very reliable and dedicated employee who formed many friendships with his fuel customers. Emil was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, who found so much joy in watching his family grow up and being a part of all their sporting, church and school activities, weddings and countless family gatherings to celebrate birthdays and holidays. Emil had a special love for his farming years and a deep pride in his Czech heritage. He never missed a weekend Polka dance along with his wife and friends. In his active years he found pleasure and relaxation in fishing, reading and working in the yard and garden. He loved the mountains in Colorado and took many vacations there with his wife and family. His later years you would find him out in the yard tinkering with his vehicles and mowers, listening to Polka music, drinking lots of coffee along with numerous naps in his favorite chair and climbing in his favorite pickup for his daily drives out in the country side. Preceding him in death were his parents, Frank and Anna, brothers and wives Edward (Lenora), Anton (Laveta) and William; sisters and husbands Alice (Hank) Blackwood, Elizabeth (Jake) Hepler, Bessie (Clyde) Reeve, and Anna Disney. Nieces, Carol (Reeve) Schnieder and Linda Stichka, nephews, Patrick, Richard and Gene Blackwood, Daryl Hepler, William Stichka and Steven Disney. He leaves to mourn his loving and caring wife of 67 years Geraldine of Ruskin, Nebraska; sons Michael (Connie) Stichka.of Ruskin, Nebraska; Emil Jr. (Karen) Stichka of Grand Island, Nebraska; and Gregory (Jean) Stichka of Oak, Nebraska, daughters, Marcella (Paul) Petersen of Ruskin, Nebraska and Debra (Bob) Byrkit of Nelson, Nebraska; grandchildren: Tyson (Erika) Stichka of Boise, Idaho; Taylor (Mindy) Stichka of Souix Center, Iowa; Whitney (Dayton) Daberhow of Wahoo, Nebraska; Justin (Lynn) Petersen of Lincoln, Nebraska; Jerod Petersen of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Terrance Jensen of Hastings, Nebraska; Kaela Jensen of Bayard, Nebraska; Abby Korb of Lawrence, Nebraska; Ashli (Shane) Nelson of Cairo, Nebraska; Dustin Stichka of Lincoln, Nebraska; step grandsons, Cass (Teresa) Corman of Clay Center, Nebraska; and Brock (Kristen) Corman of Ruskin, Nebraska; David (Tiffany) Byrkit, Kearney, Nebraska; step granddaughter, Melinda (Cleveland) Harrity of Pooler, Georgia; great grandchildren: Hannah, Landon and Claire Stichka; Kyler, Kaeden and Konner Stichka; Ruby, Elliot, Thatcher and Juniper Daberkow; Addison and Hayden Petersen; Annabelle Korb; Colton and Wesley Nelson; Step great granchildren, Maryn, Carson, Emma, Ella and Evynn Corman; Lilly, Chloe and Braxton Corman; Blake and Everleigh Byrkit; Kellen and Caden Harrity; nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Services at: St. Marks Lutheran Church, Ruskin, Nebraska Time of Service: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 10:00 am Clergy: Pastor Jose Flores Burial with military honors: Nelson City Cemetery, Nelson, Ne Memorials to: In care of the family Visitation: From 4:00 pm-8:00 pm on Tuesday with the family greeting friend from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at the Megrue-Price Funeral Home Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 Phone 402-879-3900

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Emil Stichka Sr.'s memorial?
Emil Stichka Sr.'s memorial is located at: Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls County, USA.
When did Emil Stichka Sr. death?
Emil Stichka Sr. death on 11 Sep 2021 in Hebron, Thayer County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Emil Stichka Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 40.2056084
Longitude: -98.0791702

Family Members:

Parent

Vaslovic “Frank” Stichka Jr.

(1875 - 1958)

Anna Koci Stichka

(1886 - 1968)

Siblings

Alice Stichka Blackwood

(1907 - 2004)

Elizabeth “Lizzie” Stichka Hepler

(1909 - 1987)

Edward Stichka

(1912 - 1998)

Bessie Stichka Reeve

(1915 - 2015)

William Stichka

(1924 - 1939)

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Coordinate: 40.2056084, -98.0791702

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15. Zion Cemetery
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16. Beaver Creek Cemetery
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17. Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0374985, -98.0650024

18. Bostwick Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0536118, -98.1801071

19. Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.2922401, -98.2723236

20. Edgar Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3587200, -97.9700200

21. Spring Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.1258011, -97.8756027

22. Saint Martin-Loucky Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3652496, -98.1948624

23. Mount Zion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.1974983, -97.8397522

24. OBanion Cemetery
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