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Jerry E. Lanka

Birth	:	6 May 1936 Howard County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	25 Aug 2009 Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Elmwood Cemetery, Saint Paul, Howard County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2002983, -98.4677963
Description	:	Thanks to contributor #46911599; Mr. Lanka was born on May 6, 1936, southeast of St. Paul, the son of James and Hilda (Dobish) Lanka. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Lanka of St. Paul; two daughters and sons-in-law, Audrey and Brian Lukasiewicz of St. Paul and Val and Randy Nielsen of Grand Island; one son and daughter-in-law, Rod and Jana Lanka of Ogallala; and one brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Shirley Lanka of St. Paul. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Selena Wardyn and her husband, Neil of Grand Island, Matthew Lukasiewicz and his wife, Brooke of... Read More	Thanks to contributor #46911599; Mr. Lanka was born on May 6, 1936, southeast of St. Paul, the son of James and Hilda (Dobish) Lanka. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Lanka of St. Paul; two daughters and sons-in-law, Audrey and Brian Lukasiewicz of St. Paul and Val and Randy Nielsen of Grand Island; one son and daughter-in-law, Rod and Jana Lanka of Ogallala; and one brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Shirley Lanka of St. Paul. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Selena Wardyn and her husband, Neil of Grand Island, Matthew Lukasiewicz and his wife, Brooke of Kearney, Brandon Nielsen and his special friend, Natalie Hameloth of Grand Island, Nichole Nielsen and her special friend, Jared Calver of Lincoln, Hunter Lanka of York and Tyson Lanka of Ogallala; two great-grandsons, Krae Wardyn of Grand Island, Aiden Lukasiewicz of Kearney and Baby Wardyn on the way; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Velda and Butch Peters of St. Paul; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Roger and Annette Ogard of St. Paul; as well as, nieces and nephews. Jerry grew up on the family farm and attended Dist. 65 Original Bunker Hill School and was a 1955 graduate of St. Paul High School. He was united in marriage to Charlotte A. Ogard on July 21, 1957, at St. Paul. The couple lived on the Lanka home place where they farmed. He worked as a brakeman/conductor for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for 39 years from 1959 to 1998. In 2005, the couple moved from the farm into St. Paul, where he lived the rest of his life. He was baptized in 1990 at Christ Lutheran Church in St. Paul where he considered it an honor to serve on the funeral committee for many years. Jerry enjoyed gardening and raising watermelons and cantaloupes, which he shared with his family and friends. He always had a love for flying airplanes and was a member of the Howard County Flying Club for 14 years. He also enjoyed traveling very much. He and Charlotte went to several parts of Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean, Hawaii and other parts of the United States. His favorite gifts to receive were chocolate candy, nuts and popcorn. He was preceded in death by his parents and his in-laws, Myron Mike and Anna Ogard. Memorials are suggested to Christ Lutheran Church or the Howard County Hospital Foundation. -------------------------

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Where is Jerry E. Lanka's memorial?
Jerry E. Lanka's memorial is located at: Elmwood Cemetery, Saint Paul, Howard County, USA.
When did Jerry E. Lanka death?
Jerry E. Lanka death on 25 Aug 2009 in Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Jerry E. Lanka's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2002983
Longitude: -98.4677963

Family Members:

Parent

James Lanka

(1901 - 1955)

Hilda Dobish Lanka

(1904 - 1993)

Spouse

Charlotte A. Ogard Lanka

(1937 - 2011)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elmwood Cemetery
Saint Paul, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2002983, -98.4677963

2. Warsaw Cemetery
Saint Paul, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1844400, -98.5575000

3. Canada Hill Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1843987, -98.5575027

4. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2056007, -98.5702972

5. Hamm Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2933006, -98.4672012

6. Fairdale Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2891998, -98.5152969

7. Elba Cemetery
Elba, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2764015, -98.5643997

8. Oak Ridge Cemetery
Dannebrog, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1138992, -98.5485992

9. Bohemian National Graveyard
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2492070, -98.5927620

10. Scotch Cemetery
Farwell, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1917000, -98.6130981

11. Czechoslovakia Cemetery
Farwell, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2132988, -98.6224976

12. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Elba, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2930984, -98.5746994

13. South Logan Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3222100, -98.4352600

14. North Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3222008, -98.4347000

15. Danish Lutheran Cemetery
Farwell, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2134660, -98.6336020

16. Nysted Cemetery
Nysted, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1307983, -98.6136017

17. Saint Anthony Catholic Cemetery
Farwell, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1845400, -98.6414700

18. Saint Libory Catholic Cemetery
Saint Libory, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0828700, -98.3569700

19. Spring Creek Cemetery
Cushing, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3314200, -98.3833300

20. Rose Hill Cemetery
Palmer, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2256012, -98.2692032

21. Haggart Cemetery
Saint Libory, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0698500, -98.3547500

22. Kelso Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1627998, -98.6707993

23. Fairdale Sunrise Cemetery
Elba, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3580000, -98.4887000

24. Swedish Pioneer Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0910988, -98.6324997