Home > United States of America > Nebraska > Nance County > Fullerton > Saint Peter Catholic Cemetery > Frank F. Ksiazek

Frank F. Ksiazek

View larger map

Birth	:	22 Feb 1884 Poland
Death	:	30 Dec 1973 Fullerton, Nance County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Peter Catholic Cemetery, Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3510017, -97.9796524
Description	:	Son of Joseph & Agnes (Mateja) Ksiazek. Married to Anna Rose Koziol on 5-5-1909 at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church located in the Krakow area of Nance County, NE. Occupation: Farmer. From the book: "Fullerton's First 100 Years" pg's 160/161/162 Mr. and Mrs. Frank F. Ksiazek were residents of Nance County almost all of their lives. Mrs. Ksiazek (Anna R. Koziol), daughter of John and Kathryn Koziol, was born July 24, 1891 south of Genoa in the Krakow area. Mr. Ksiazek was born February 22, 1884, near Tarnov, Poland, the son of Joseph and Agnes Ksiazek, and came to the Genoa area... Read More	Son of Joseph & Agnes (Mateja) Ksiazek. Married to Anna Rose Koziol on 5-5-1909 at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church located in the Krakow area of Nance County, NE. Occupation: Farmer. From the book: "Fullerton's First 100 Years" pg's 160/161/162 Mr. and Mrs. Frank F. Ksiazek were residents of Nance County almost all of their lives. Mrs. Ksiazek (Anna R. Koziol), daughter of John and Kathryn Koziol, was born July 24, 1891 south of Genoa in the Krakow area. Mr. Ksiazek was born February 22, 1884, near Tarnov, Poland, the son of Joseph and Agnes Ksiazek, and came to the Genoa area in 1897, with his 15-year-old brother. They survived a terrifying storm on the ocean voyage to Galveston, Texas, from where they came to be with their two older brothers and their father who had come to Nebraska in 1893. At that time, there were some pioneers in the community, including their father's sister, who were still living in dugouts, which was a great surprise to him for they had heard such glowing reports of the good life in the New World. In 1898 his mother and two sisters came, so the family was finally reunited. However, like many others at that time, each had to work away from home usually for farmers who had established themselves in the area longer. Frank, at the age of 13, was hired to herd 250 head of cattle with the help of a pony and dog, for $7 a month, his wages increasing later to $15 a month on another assignment. The older brothers were getting around $18, and of course their board and room. At first the family lived in Genoa, then they purchased a farm two miles west of the Krakow church. Plans were for one son to farm with the father, and the others worked away from home and gave their money to their parents to help pay for and operate the new home place. In 1905, he moved with his parents to a farm five miles east of Elba. Later he and his brother, Stanley, farmed in Litchfield where he resided at the time of his marriage. On May 5, 1909, Frank Ksiazek and Anna Koziol were married in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church at Krakow. They farmed in Litchfield until the following year when they purchased a farm four miles north of Genoa. They had the difficult task of moving in the cold and snowy winter which took several days since the cattle had to be driven. In March 1916, they moved to a farm southeast of Fullerton in School District 23. They immediately embarked on a building program which was not completed until several years later when all old major buildings were replaced. They began with a new barn, and also a garage to house their newly-purchased first car, a Ford. The next project was to remodel the home, but sometime after the builders jacked up the house, as a first step in the process, one corner fell into the cellar. It was thought to be a routine and safe procedure, so the children had been left in the house napping. Fortunately, they were not hurt during this disaster. Plans were quickly changed, the old house dismantled and a completely new house built. During this building time, their new garage became the kitchen where the usual good farm meals were cooked for the family and the carpenters as well since that was the custom. A never used portion of the new barn, which was later to become the "milking parlor" was the family bedroom until early winter when the home was completed. It was said many times that that was one winter when no one had colds. Apparently everyone had become very hardy under the circumstances. Both were active in the church, school and community. Mr. Ksiazek for a time wrote articles and reported news of the Polish community in the county to the Gwiazda Zachodu (Western Star) a Polish/English newspaper in Omaha. Mrs. Ksiazek took part in the Extension Club, and later when they transferred their membership from the Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Krakow to St. Peter's in Fullerton, she helped organize the St. Ann's Altar Society, becoming its first President and serving for several years. What started as a hobby of baking and decorating birthday, anniversary and wedding cakes for family and neighbors, later became a small business on the farm when she baked not only for those near but received orders for wedding cakes from more than 100 miles away. Their five children: Mrs. Frances Prososki, Mrs. Cecelia NcNallan, Edward Ksiazek, Mrs. Veronica Cuba, and also daughter Carolyn who died in 1915 at the age of 2. This loss was a very sad one for them, as it was for others of the day when there seemingly was no remedy for diptheria (sic). After 49 years on the West Newman Township farm, many very good and some very bad during the drought years, they decided to retire. They built a new all electric home in the town of Fullerton, where they moved in February 1965. They continued to enjoy "farming" in a smaller scale now, by growing their own vegetables and many flowers. Mr. Ksiazek died on December 30,1973 followed by Mrs. Ksiazek fourteen months later on February 28, 1975. They were survived by 4 children, 10 grand children and 10 great grand children. Interment was in the Fullerton Catholic Cemetery. Son Edward married Natalie Uzendoski in 1941 and they have 4 children Carolyn, Harold, Tom and Dick. They moved south of Belgrade in 1946 after returning from military service in World War II, and started farming. In 1951 when Jesse Moon retired as Belgrade Rural Mail carrier, Edward was appointed and served the route until 1974 when Belgrade and Fullerton route # 2 were consolidated he retired and continued farming. At the present time the couple still live on the same farm but are retired. Natalie is a registered nurse and worked for many years at the Fullerton Memorial Hospital and was the director of nurses for Fullerton Manor when it was operated by Drs. Dalton and Bass. ------------- He came to the US via the Port of Galveston, Texas on 4-21-1897. Naturalization Certificate #2880514 District Court. Nance County, NE.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Frank F. Ksiazek's memorial?
Frank F. Ksiazek's memorial is located at: Saint Peter Catholic Cemetery, Fullerton, Nance County, USA.
When did Frank F. Ksiazek death?
Frank F. Ksiazek death on 30 Dec 1973 in Fullerton, Nance County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Frank F. Ksiazek's memorial?
Latitude: 41.3510017
Longitude: -97.9796524

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Ksiazek

(1852 - 1929)

Agnes Mateja Ksiazek

(1851 - 1928)

Spouse

Anna Rose Koziol Ksiazek

(1891 - 1975)

Siblings

Peter Stanley Ksiazek

(1878 - 1948)

Edward Ksiazek

(1880 - 1954)

Stanislaus J. “Stanley” Ksionzek

(1882 - 1957)

Mary E Ksiazek Palacz

(1888 - 1960)

Julia Ann Ksiazek Grella

(1890 - 1980)

Children

Frances M. Ksiazek Prososki

(1910 - 1981)

Edward Louis Ksiazek

(1916 - 2016)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Peter Catholic Cemetery
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3510017, -97.9796524

2. Fullerton Cemetery
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3510017, -97.9813995

3. Nance County Rural Grave Site
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3369000, -98.0790000

4. Morning Star Cemetery
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3229750, -98.0977170

5. Bureau Cemetery
Clarks, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2639008, -97.9344025

6. Sunnyside Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4016991, -97.8692017

7. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Belgrade, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4306984, -98.1434021

8. Fairview Cemetery
Silver Creek, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2920000, -97.8006000

9. Redwing Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4446983, -98.1369019

10. Main Cemetery
Belgrade, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4947014, -98.0425034

11. Skeedee Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5038986, -97.8850021

12. Burke Cemetery
Central City, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1833420, -98.0398407

13. Naomi Cemetery
Saint Edward, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5245200, -97.9907000

14. Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery
Krakow, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3908157, -97.7522888

15. Calvary Cemetery
Clarks, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2196999, -97.8193970

16. Glenwood Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2928990, -98.2148550

17. Lingle Cemetery
Genoa, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5108000, -97.8384000

18. Valley View Cemetery
Genoa, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4317017, -97.7319031

19. Saint Lawrence Cemetery
Silver Creek, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2942009, -97.7052994

20. Central City Cemetery
Central City, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1369019, -97.9944000

21. Genoa Indian Industrial School Cemetery
Genoa, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4471700, -97.7218400

22. Silver Creek Cemetery
Silver Creek, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3222008, -97.6830978

23. Fairview Cemetery
Swedehome, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2357500, -97.7052000

24. Evergreen Cemetery
Saint Edward, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5677986, -97.8411026