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Frank C Dufek Jr.

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Birth	:	8 Jun 1917 Geddes, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	26 Aug 2012 Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2419014, -98.6875000
Description	:	Frank C. Dufek, Jr., age 95, of Huron and formerly of Geddes, died Sunday, August 26, 2012, at the Violet Tschetter Memorial Home in Huron. His funeral was at 11:00 AM Thursday, August 30th at the United Methodist Church at Geddes. Burial was in the Pleasant Lawn Cemetery at Geddes with military honors by Dieman-Gray American Legion Post 56. Frank C. Dufek, Jr. was born June 8, 1917, to Frank and Bessie (Petronek) Dufek near Geddes. He grew up in the Geddes area and attended school through the eighth grade. He worked on the family farm until he... Read More	Frank C. Dufek, Jr., age 95, of Huron and formerly of Geddes, died Sunday, August 26, 2012, at the Violet Tschetter Memorial Home in Huron. His funeral was at 11:00 AM Thursday, August 30th at the United Methodist Church at Geddes. Burial was in the Pleasant Lawn Cemetery at Geddes with military honors by Dieman-Gray American Legion Post 56. Frank C. Dufek, Jr. was born June 8, 1917, to Frank and Bessie (Petronek) Dufek near Geddes. He grew up in the Geddes area and attended school through the eighth grade. He worked on the family farm until he enlisted in the United States Army on March 31, 1942. He served our country in World War II as part of the Normandy invasion, coming ashore at Utah Beach and was wounded in the French countryside shortly thereafter. He received treatment in England and was honorably discharged from service on November 16, 1945. He earned the Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, and several other service medals. He was a member of the Dieman-Gray American Legion Post 56. Frank returned to Geddes and married Helen Wepking on May 31, 1946. They farmed northeast of Geddes until 1980 when they moved into town. In 2010, they moved to Huron to be near family. During his retirement he enjoyed gardening, reading and baseball, both local and national. He also enjoyed holidays with the family and visiting with friends at Duf's Station. He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; three sisters; and infant twin granddaughters. Kuhler Funeral Home Website- 2012

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Frank C Dufek Jr.'s memorial is located at: Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA.
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Frank C Dufek Jr. death on 26 Aug 2012 in Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.2419014
Longitude: -98.6875000

Family Members:

Parent

Frank Clarence Dufek

(1880 - 1953)

Bessie Petronek Dufek

(1883 - 1966)

Spouse

Helen Marie Wepking Dufek

(1928 - 2017)

Siblings

(1906 - 1966)

(1908 - 1995)

(1912 - 1966)

(1914 - 1995)

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Coordinate: 43.2419014, -98.6875000

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Coordinate: 43.1543999, -98.5661011

14. Saint Marks Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1537900, -98.5667700

15. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2861700, -98.5256300

16. Saint Phillips Episcopal Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1442800, -98.5263500

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Coordinate: 43.3396988, -98.8525009

18. German Reform Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2860985, -98.4610977

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Coordinate: 43.3983002, -98.8253021

21. ZCBJ Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1111300, -98.5058300

22. New Holland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4207993, -98.5986023

23. Platte City Cemetery
Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3981018, -98.8394012

24. Old Platte Cemetery
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