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James Joseph “Jim” Farnik

Birth	:	24 Aug 1937 Knox County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	2 Apr 2020 Verdigre, Knox County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Bohemian National Cemetery, Knox County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6178017, -98.1483002
Description	:	Private family graveside services for James Farnik, age 82, of Creighton, Nebraska will be at Jelen Cemetery in rural Verdigre, Nebraska. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. James died Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Alpine Village in Verdigre. James Joseph Farnik, son of Frank and Libbie (Havranek) Farnik, was born August 24, 1937, in Knox County, Nebraska. He attended school at Knoxville-Jelen rural school until the eighth grade and graduated from Verdigre High School. J ames served in the United States Navy from 1955 until he was... Read More	Private family graveside services for James Farnik, age 82, of Creighton, Nebraska will be at Jelen Cemetery in rural Verdigre, Nebraska. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. James died Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Alpine Village in Verdigre. James Joseph Farnik, son of Frank and Libbie (Havranek) Farnik, was born August 24, 1937, in Knox County, Nebraska. He attended school at Knoxville-Jelen rural school until the eighth grade and graduated from Verdigre High School. J ames served in the United States Navy from 1955 until he was honorably discharged in 1958 with the rank of 2nd Class Metalsmith. On May 21, 1961, James was united in marriage to Merna Annette Davison at United Church of Christ in Creighton. They were blessed with one son, Michael Todd Farnik. James farmed in Knox and Antelope Counties until purchasing Falters Bootery in Creighton in 1971 and later renaming it Farnik's Shoeland. He and Merna worked together 48 years selling footwear and James repaired a countless number of shoes, among other items. He covered a large area with his shoe repairs and people would come from all over to have shoes and other items repaired. James enjoyed hunting and fishing with Merna and family. He loved to spend time at the river where he did a lot of setting lines and skiing. James truly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. In fact, he would take them to school and even took his granddaughter Alaina to school on her last day of her senior year. James also enjoyed spending time in the pasture fixing fence and cutting cedar trees with his wife Merna where it was quiet and peaceful. He was one of the hardest working and most selfless people we knew. James was a member of United Church of Christ in Creighton and was involved in several organizations. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce of Creighton for many years and was Chamber President for one year. James was also a very active member of the Creighton Historical Society, American Legion Ernest Jacob Post #74 in Creighton, Toast Masters, Creighton Fire Department, Creighton Disaster Board, and served as Vice President of Jelen Cemetery Board. James is survived by his wife, Merna of Creighton; son, Michael (Colleen) Farnik of Creighton; and four grandchildren, Michaela and Matt Holst and great grandson Sawyer of Lawton, Iowa, JoEllen Farnik and boyfriend Leland Slawson of South Sioux City, Nebraska, and Alaina and Shane Farnik of Creighton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Libbie Farnik; parents-in-law, Bill and Marie Davison; and grandchildren, Noah and Andrea Farnik. Contributor: Matt Fischer (50250108)

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James Joseph “Jim” Farnik's memorial is located at: Bohemian National Cemetery, Knox County, USA.
When did James Joseph “Jim” Farnik death?
James Joseph “Jim” Farnik death on 2 Apr 2020 in Verdigre, Knox County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 42.6178017
Longitude: -98.1483002

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Parent

Frank Farnik

(1912 - 1999)

Libbye M. Farnik

(1916 - 1971)

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1. Bohemian National Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6178017, -98.1483002

2. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Verdigre, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5678900, -98.1491800

3. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6837500, -98.1619500

4. Kurka Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6918000, -98.1374000

5. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6039009, -98.0428009

6. Ruth Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6256000, -98.2597500

7. Hillcrest Cemetery
Verdigre, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6356010, -98.0378036

8. Riverside Cemetery
Verdigre, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6011009, -98.0286026

9. Ponka Tribal Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7122700, -98.0830000

10. Riverview Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7322006, -98.1619034

11. Ponca Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Niobrara, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7428000, -98.1621000

12. National Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7190000, -98.2500000

13. Grimton Cemetery
Walnut, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5247002, -98.2780991

14. Mormon Monument
Ponca, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7443000, -98.0632500

15. Hainesville Cemetery
O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5600000, -98.3240000

16. Star Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6408005, -98.3435974

17. Dorsey Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6755981, -98.3339005

18. L'Eau Qui Court Cemetery
Niobrara, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7458000, -98.0231018

19. Hope-Enterprise Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4580994, -98.2294006

20. Olcott Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4668999, -98.0335999

21. Winnetoon Cemetery
Winnetoon, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5097198, -97.9550018

22. Morsett Cemetery
Royal, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4349800, -98.1416300

23. Ponca Valley Cemetery
Verdel, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8135000, -98.1990000

24. Bazile Creek Cemetery
Bazile Mills, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7377500, -97.9311500