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Ivan Frank Vosika

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Birth	:	20 Feb 1934 Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	22 Aug 2016 Gregory, Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Czech National Cemetery, Gregory, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2118988, -99.4636002
Description	:	Ivan Frank Vosika was born on February 20, 1934 to Stanley and Ona (Stasney) Vosika. Ivan was raised on the farm near Gregory and lived there all his life. As a young boy, Ivan was stricken with rheumatic fever making school difficult. Ivan volunteered for military service in February 1954 and was honorably discharged from the Army in February 1956. Ivan married Shirley (Boes) in September 1962 in Gregory, SD along-side her sister Nola Jean in a double ring ceremony. Together they raised three children, David, Lori, and Dan. In addition to farming, Ivan had many interests. He wasn't afraid to... Read More	Ivan Frank Vosika was born on February 20, 1934 to Stanley and Ona (Stasney) Vosika. Ivan was raised on the farm near Gregory and lived there all his life. As a young boy, Ivan was stricken with rheumatic fever making school difficult. Ivan volunteered for military service in February 1954 and was honorably discharged from the Army in February 1956. Ivan married Shirley (Boes) in September 1962 in Gregory, SD along-side her sister Nola Jean in a double ring ceremony. Together they raised three children, David, Lori, and Dan. In addition to farming, Ivan had many interests. He wasn't afraid to create and live a dream and be involved. He obtained his pilot license at a young age. He spent many hours restoring tractors. Ivan was also active in the community by serving on the Rhoades Township board, the ASC board and was on the Gregory Farmer's Elevator board of directors for many years. He was a long time member of the American Legion. Ivan was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Stanley Jr. (and wife Velda), Melvin (and wife Helen), brothers and sisters in-law Richard Sundquist, Claudine Vosika, Joey Kucera, Robert Hines, Nola Jean Jares, Melvin Engel, Naven Boes, John and Orvilla Hanig, Ruben and Vivian Klein, and nephew Rick Vosika. He is survived by his wife Shirley, 3 children, brother Jim and sister Evelyn, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Submitted by SD researcher (#46882703)

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Ivan Frank Vosika's memorial is located at: Czech National Cemetery, Gregory, Gregory County, USA.
When did Ivan Frank Vosika death?
Ivan Frank Vosika death on 22 Aug 2016 in Gregory, Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.2118988
Longitude: -99.4636002

Family Members:

Parent

Stanley Henry Vosika

(1894 - 1955)

Ona Stastny Vosika

(1898 - 1973)

Siblings

Stanley Neal Vosika

(1925 - 1978)

James Ivan Vosika

(1932 - 2021)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Czech National Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2118988, -99.4636002

2. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2202988, -99.4338989

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5. Saint Augustine Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2263940, -99.5334467

6. Evangelical Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1401970, -99.5147400

7. Graceland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1847000, -99.3022003

8. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0823490, -99.5336010

9. Peace Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0816994, -99.3946991

10. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1507988, -99.2913971

11. Gregory County Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1253014, -99.2866974

12. Sully Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2770000, -99.2380000

13. Johnson Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1755028, -99.2228660

14. Dixon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3932991, -99.4738998

15. Saint Isidore Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2638200, -99.7223800

16. Colome Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2638245, -99.7223816

17. Lucas Cemetery
Lucas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2991560, -99.2189780

18. Lucas Catholic Cemetery
Lucas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3005981, -99.2193985

19. Petersen Cemetery
Burke, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2539558, -99.1770172

20. Herrick Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1110000, -99.1970000

21. Gibson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0642014, -99.6908035

22. Rock Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0641300, -99.6918100

23. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9977989, -99.3139038

24. Spotted Tail Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9799995, -99.3324966