Home > United States of America > Nebraska > Merrick County > Central City > Central City Cemetery > Jerome J. Houdek

Jerome J. Houdek

View larger map

Birth	:	5 Dec 1932 Valparaiso, Saunders County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	23 Apr 1995 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Central City Cemetery, Central City, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1369019, -97.9944000
Description	:	Services for Jerome J. Houdek, 62 of Omaha who died at his home April 23, 1995 will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 26 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Central City. Rev. Nelson Newman will officiate. Burial will be in the Central City Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday at St. Michael’s from 5 p.m. -7:30 p.m. with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Jerome J. Houdek was born December 5, 1932 in Valparaiso to Charles and Mary Ruzicka Houdek. He attended rural Valparaiso schools and graduated from Assumption Catholic High School in Dwight in 1951. He entered the... Read More	Services for Jerome J. Houdek, 62 of Omaha who died at his home April 23, 1995 will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 26 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Central City. Rev. Nelson Newman will officiate. Burial will be in the Central City Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday at St. Michael’s from 5 p.m. -7:30 p.m. with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Jerome J. Houdek was born December 5, 1932 in Valparaiso to Charles and Mary Ruzicka Houdek. He attended rural Valparaiso schools and graduated from Assumption Catholic High School in Dwight in 1951. He entered the United States Army in 1951, serving until 1953. He married Elsie Benes, June 20, 1955 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Agnew, Nebraska. They lived near Valparaiso for three years and, in 1958, they moved to Hallam where he farmed in partnership with his brother-in-law, Rudy Benes for 13 years. In 1971, the family moved to Chapman, where the two continued their farming partnership. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He was Eucharistic minister and served on various church committees. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and had served on the District 61 School Board in Hallam. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Charlie and two sisters, Charlotte Houdek and Margaret Hottoby. He is survived by his wife, Elsie of Chapman; his parents, Charles and Mary Houdek of Central City; four daughters and sons-in-law, Theresa and Steve Lawrence of Central City, Rose and Bob Helgoth of St. Libory, Corinne and Dan Brockhaus of Lincoln and Marianna and Paul Andersen of Blair; three sons and daughters-in-law, Dave and Candy Houdek of Chapman, Gerald Houdek of Chapman, Joe and Darla Houdek of Chapman; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and Adeline Houdek of Chapman, Edmund and Marilyn Houdek of Sedalia, Missouri; Marvin and Ann Houdek and Tom Houdek, all of Texas; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Regina and Leonard Fiala of Geneva and Rita Houdek of Grand Island and 16 grandchildren. Solt Funeral Home in Central City is in charge of arrangements. ~~~Obituary courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Public Library, Blair, Nebraska ~~~ Contributor: MrsB (47910340)

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Jerome J. Houdek's memorial?
Jerome J. Houdek's memorial is located at: Central City Cemetery, Central City, Merrick County, USA.
When did Jerome J. Houdek death?
Jerome J. Houdek death on 23 Apr 1995 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Jerome J. Houdek's memorial?
Latitude: 41.1369019
Longitude: -97.9944000

Family Members:

Parent

Charles John Houdek

(1899 - 1999)

Mary Antoinette Ruzicka Houdek

(1903 - 2000)

Spouse

Elsie A Benes Houdek

(1939 - 2022)

Siblings

PFC Joseph B “Joe” Houdek

(1923 - 1945)

Rita Dorothy Houdek

(1929 - 2010)

Charlotte M Houdek

(1935 - 1936)

Charley L Houdek

(1936 - 1937)

Margaret Mary Houdek Hottovy

(1938 - 1959)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

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

2. Mamre Church Cemetery
Marquette, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0458000, -97.9506000

3. Fridhem Lutheran Cemetery
Hordville, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0817600, -97.8873000

4. Bluff Cemetery
Hordville, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1194250, -97.8609800

5. Mount Zion Cemetery
Hordville, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0466995, -97.9128036

6. George Western Cemetery
Marquette, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0181900, -97.9888900

7. Prairie Creek Cemetery
Archer, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1175003, -98.1536026

8. North Blue Cemetery
Hordville, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0456009, -97.8649979

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

10. Lindale Cemetery
Hordville, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0614014, -97.8460999

11. Archer Evangelical Community Cemetery
Archer, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1473236, -98.1740417

12. Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
Hordville, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0602460, -97.8379730

13. Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
Kronborg, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9995000, -97.9393610

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

15. Laclede Cemetery
Polk, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1049995, -97.7891998

16. Chapman Cemetery
Chapman, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0163994, -98.1547012

17. Richland Cemetery
Marquette, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9668999, -98.0175018

18. German Methodist Cemetery
Palmer, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1472830, -98.2317640

19. Swede Plain Cemetery
Stromsburg, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1199100, -97.7576800

20. Polk Cemetery
Polk, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0917015, -97.7514038

21. Arborville Rural Cemetery
Arborville, York County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0393982, -97.7703018

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

23. Salem Evangelical Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9300003, -97.9828033

24. Laurel Cemetery
Chapman, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9915600, -98.1950710