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James Stanley Matejka

Birth	:	21 Jul 1900 Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	7 Apr 2000 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5359900, -97.6064900
Plot	:	Sec. 2 Lot 120 Plot 07
Inscription	:	"FATHER"
Description	:	MATEJKA, JAMES STANLEY—James Stanley Matejka was born to James Matejka and Mary Masek Matejka on July 21, 1900, on a farm northwest of Milligan and passed away April 7, 2000, at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva at the age of 99 years, 9 months and 7 days. He was one of two children in the family. The family lived on the farm where James was born. The two boys helped with the farm chores. Their father passed away when James was twelve years old. He attended country school. He also went to the... Read More	MATEJKA, JAMES STANLEY—James Stanley Matejka was born to James Matejka and Mary Masek Matejka on July 21, 1900, on a farm northwest of Milligan and passed away April 7, 2000, at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva at the age of 99 years, 9 months and 7 days. He was one of two children in the family. The family lived on the farm where James was born. The two boys helped with the farm chores. Their father passed away when James was twelve years old. He attended country school. He also went to the Exeter school before moving to Geneva and attended Geneva Public School. He was active in track and as a tackle on the football team. James graduated in 1922. James worked for the Phone Company. He also did work for the county road department. James installed electrical service to some of the first homes and businesses from the city coal power plant. He started the Geneva Electric Company in 1945, which is still an active company. He did a lot of electrical, heating and air conditioning work in surrounding towns. James was married to Margaret E. Watmore of Geneva on Jan. 31, 1930, and to them two children were born. James was one of the original members of the NRA. His hobbies included caring for the birds, hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities. He also enjoyed reading history books. James loved to travel and visited many places in the United States. He was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ and the Odd Fellows Lodge. He was preceded in death by John, Charles and Pauline; his parents; wife Margaret and son, John. He is survived by his son, James Richard Matejka; brother-in-law and sister-in-law William and Mona Watmore; sister-in-law, Mildred Maier; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted from the Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva on Tuesday, April11, with Rev. Wanda Bennett officiating. Musical selections for the service were “How Great Thou Art” and “Amazing Grace.” Casket bearers were Warren Kennel, Larry Warrelmann, Richard Matejka, Mike Watmore, Merlin Ritchey and Rodger Stofer. Interment was in the Geneva Public Cemetery. The Nebraska Signal April 19th, 2000 page 8.

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James Stanley Matejka death on 7 Apr 2000 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.5359900
Longitude: -97.6064900

Family Members:

Parent

Mary Masek Matejka

(1876 - 1959)

Spouse

Margaret E. Watmore Matejka

(1909 - 1988)

Siblings

Helen Pauline “Pauline” Matejka Bordner

(1898 - 1976)

Charles T. Matejka

(1905 - 1975)

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