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Raymond Joseph “Ray” Nowak

Birth	:	16 Jun 1930 Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	28 Jul 2010 Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Josephs Cemetery, Elba, Howard County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2930984, -98.5746994
Description	:	Raymond Joseph "Ray" Nowak, of Elba died Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Heritage Living Center in St. Paul. Raymond was born June 16, 1930, at St. Paul to Bert and Gertrude (Koslicki) Nowak. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie, on April 7, 1983. Survivors are: son, Mike Nowak of Elba; a daughter and son-in-law, Patty Nowak and Jeff Kane of Charlotte, N.C.; a brother and sister-in-law, Don and Yvonne Nowak of Donald, Ore.; and a sister, Burdette Jacobsen of Elba; a special friend and neighbor, Jean Poss of Elba as well as a host of friends and relatives. Ray was... Read More	Raymond Joseph "Ray" Nowak, of Elba died Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Heritage Living Center in St. Paul. Raymond was born June 16, 1930, at St. Paul to Bert and Gertrude (Koslicki) Nowak. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie, on April 7, 1983. Survivors are: son, Mike Nowak of Elba; a daughter and son-in-law, Patty Nowak and Jeff Kane of Charlotte, N.C.; a brother and sister-in-law, Don and Yvonne Nowak of Donald, Ore.; and a sister, Burdette Jacobsen of Elba; a special friend and neighbor, Jean Poss of Elba as well as a host of friends and relatives. Ray was raised in the Midway area between St. Paul and Elba. He attended school in Elba and graduated from Elba High School in 1948. After graduation, Ray farmed with his father. Ray entered the United States Army on April 15, 1952, and was honorably discharged on April 14, 1954. He returned to Elba, where he resumed farming. Ray was united in marriage to Marjorie Jurzenski on Feb. 23, 1957, in Elba. The couple made their home in Elba and first farmed north of town and then northeast of Elba. Ray worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 35 years. He first started as a substitute clerk and mail carrier. He then became a full-time mail carrier. He retired from the post office in 1990. However, during his entire service with the post office, Ray continued to farm. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, where he served on the Parish Council and served on the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery Board. Ray was also a member of the Carl Mogensen American Legion Post 119 of St. Paul for over 50 years. Ray was appointed as a director of the Twin Loups Reclamation District on May 29, 1979, serving as vice president from 1994-2001. He served on the Auditing Committee from 2001 until his retirement from the board in August 2009. He received a Lifetime of Commitment award in June 2009. Ray was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Robert and Evert Nowak. Published in The Grand Island Independent on 7/30/2010

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Raymond Joseph “Ray” Nowak's memorial is located at: Saint Josephs Cemetery, Elba, Howard County, USA.
When did Raymond Joseph “Ray” Nowak death?
Raymond Joseph “Ray” Nowak death on 28 Jul 2010 in Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.2930984
Longitude: -98.5746994

Family Members:

Parent

Bert M Nowak

(1896 - 1988)

Gertrude V Koslicki Nowak

(1903 - 1995)

Spouse

Marjorie A. “Margie” Jurzenski Nowak

(1932 - 1983)

Siblings

Robert Nowak

(1922 - 1978)

Evert F Nowak

(1932 - 1999)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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

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

3. Fairdale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2891998, -98.5152969

4. Bohemian National Graveyard
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Coordinate: 41.2492070, -98.5927620

5. Cotesfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3358002, -98.6219025

6. Hamm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2933006, -98.4672012

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

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

9. Danish Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2134660, -98.6336020

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

11. Dannevirke Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3227997, -98.6986008

12. Scotch Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1917000, -98.6130981

13. South Logan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3222100, -98.4352600

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

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

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

17. Summit Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3875008, -98.4953003

18. North Logan Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3657990, -98.4492035

19. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797012, -98.7328033

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

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

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

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

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