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Theodore A “Ted” Coufal

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Birth	:	17 Jan 1924 Brainard, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	18 Nov 2020 David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Holy Trinity Cemetery, Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1777992, -96.9953003
Description	:	Theodore "Ted" A. Coufal died Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Butler County Health Care Center in David City. Following the state COVID-19 guidelines and due to increasing COVID positive numbers, we will comply with social distancing seating and limited room capacity at the Rosary Service and Funeral Mass. When church reaches capacity seating, no entry will be allowed. Masks WILL BE required for entry into the church. The family will not be hosting a funeral lunch following the burial. Theodore “Ted” Coufal, 96, of Brainard, Nebraska passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the David... Read More	Theodore "Ted" A. Coufal died Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Butler County Health Care Center in David City. Following the state COVID-19 guidelines and due to increasing COVID positive numbers, we will comply with social distancing seating and limited room capacity at the Rosary Service and Funeral Mass. When church reaches capacity seating, no entry will be allowed. Masks WILL BE required for entry into the church. The family will not be hosting a funeral lunch following the burial. Theodore “Ted” Coufal, 96, of Brainard, Nebraska passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the David City Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Ted was born January 17, 1924 on the farm near Brainard, Nebraska to Joseph and Lillian (Rejda) Coufal. He was the oldest of seven children. Ted graduated high school from Dwight Assumption Catholic school in Dwight, Nebraska. He met the love of his life, Evelyn (Rezac) at a wedding in which they were in the same bridal party and danced together. The two were united in marriage on January 24, 1945 at Saint Luke’s Catholic Church in Loma, Nebraska. Ted worked small, odd jobs to earn money and was determined to achieve his goal of establishing his own farm. He helped maintain the roads in Brainard and worked in Lincoln for Natkin and Company as a construction worker. In his early years, he participated on a bowling league and was the pitcher of his softball team. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and plowing through the snow on snowmobiles. His love for his toys and equipment never ceased throughout his lifetime. Ted later achieved his dream of creating a beautiful life on his family homestead in Brainard which served as his livelihood. He was incredibly blest with two daughters, Shirley and Noreen, and a devoted wife, Evelyn, of 70 years. In his leisure time, he relished fishing on his farm ponds that he developed, excavated, and stocked for family enjoyment. Ted was a hard-working man who built his life farming, raising cattle, growing crops, and living off his land. He always had four wheelers on the farm that were used for chores and only International tractors were allowed on his premises. He adored his family and would attend every event possible. He would always speak randomly in Czech to get a giggle out of whoever would listen, and never left an event without hugging and telling every person individually that he, “Loved you much.” Ted was often found reading the newspaper cover to cover and could update anyone on what was happening everywhere. He enjoyed daily visits with people over coffee at the local bar in Brainard. There was no stranger in Ted’s eyes, he knew everyone and would talk to anyone. He was a generous heart with a spitfire personality. Ted often offered his “candy” or chewing tobacco to everyone, he had the need for speed on his Polaris, and always wanted to learn something new. As the year’s past, he would take afternoon jaunts on his Polaris to check on his farms and drive to town. He enjoyed planting gardens on the farm or at the house in Brainard, watching them produce the fruits of his labor. He was generous to share his garden goodies and loved feasting on a prime rib dinner, tomato beer, and kolache. He had a love for polka music and a Sunday morning never passed by without it playing. A major highlight was when Ted had the opportunity to meet and attend the Mollie B Polka Party in Prague, Nebraska. He was a true Czech. Ted was a big fan of Nebraska football. Many times, he could be spotted sporting a Nebraska hat and he and Evelyn were season ticket holders for many years. He was a member of Holy Trinity Church in Brainard for over 45 years where he helped facilitate the annual church bazaar. Ted’s kind heart and generous spirit will be missed terribly. He was very fortunate to live independently and on his own terms for the past 96 years. Ted is survived by his daughters: Shirley (Rick) Culwell of Lincoln, and Noreen (Duane) Niemann of Lincoln; sisters: Florence (Gilbert) Kobza of Seward, and Sally Vandenberg of Brainard; sister-in-law, Marcy Coufal of Seward; five grandchildren: Kim (Rick) Stockman, Jason (Theresa) Codr, David (Roseann) Codr, Marisa and Cassie Niemann; seven greatgrandchildren: Madison Stockman, Karly, Emma, and Carson Codr, Anisa (Markell) Richards, Rudy Paisley, and Imara Codr; one great-great-grandchild: Ellie Rose Richards; and many nieces and nephews. Ted is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Coufal; parents: Joseph and Lillian Coufal; brother: Richard Coufal; and sisters: Lillian Meduna, Geraldine, and Adeline Coufal (in infancy). Viewing with no family present NOV 24. 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (CST) Holy Trinity Catholic Church Brainard, NE Parish Rosary NOV 24. 9:30 AM (CST) Holy Trinity Catholic Church Brainard, NE Funeral Mass NOV 24. 10:00 AM (CST) Holy Trinity Catholic Church Brainard, NE Burial NOV 24 (CST) New Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery Brainard, NE

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Theodore A “Ted” Coufal's memorial is located at: Holy Trinity Cemetery, Brainard, Butler County, USA.
When did Theodore A “Ted” Coufal death?
Theodore A “Ted” Coufal death on 18 Nov 2020 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.1777992
Longitude: -96.9953003

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph J Coufal

(1896 - 1978)

Ludmilla Kristine “Lillian” Rejda Coufal

(1904 - 1994)

Spouse

Evelyn Rezac Coufal

(1925 - 2015)

Siblings

(unknow - unknow)

Richard Joseph Coufal

(1928 - 2013)

Celestine “Sally” Coufal Vandenberg

(1932 - 2021)

Adeline Coufal

(1936 - 1936)

Geraldine “Geri” Coufal

(1938 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1777992, -96.9953003

2. Bohemian National Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1770300, -96.9885800

3. Old Catholic Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1772300, -96.9871300

4. Brainard IOOF Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1772700, -96.9860000

5. Oak Creek Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1656000, -96.9410000

6. Saint Lukes Cemetery
Loma, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1335983, -96.9460983

7. Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery
David City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1884020, -97.0841270

8. Talbot Cemetery
Newman Township, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2201950, -96.9082630

9. Fricke Cemetery
Bruno, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2564011, -96.9664001

10. Ware Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1185989, -97.0802994

11. Saint Anthony Cemetery
Bruno, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2743988, -96.9869003

12. Assumption Catholic Cemetery
Dwight, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0746994, -97.0242004

13. Union Cemetery
Dwight, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0755997, -97.0419006

14. Saint Marys Cemetery
David City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2430992, -97.1177979

15. Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery
Appleton, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2922000, -97.0396000

16. David City Cemetery
David City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2346992, -97.1350021

17. Bohemian Cemetery
Bruno, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2933006, -96.9431000

18. Garrison Cemetery
Garrison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1704350, -97.1623720

19. National Bohemian Cemetery
Newman Township, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2025290, -96.8303790

20. Saint Vitus Cemetery
Touhy, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1361008, -96.8225021

21. Saints Cyril and Methodius Cemetery
Elk Township, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2646000, -96.8444000

22. Grim Cemetery
Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1130981, -97.1763992

23. Valparaiso Cemetery
Valparaiso, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0758018, -96.8471985

24. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery East
Garrison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1573970, -97.1949610