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William T. “Bill” Gonka

Birth : 10 Feb 1918 Osceola, Polk County, Nebraska, USA
Death : 27 Jun 2006 Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Burial : Glahn Cemetery, Goose Lake, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate : 41.9573950, -90.4078730
Description : Son of Gregory & Mary (Czarnik) Gonka.
He graduated from St. Bonaventure High School and in 1937 played on the St. Bonaventure High School State Qualifying Basketball Team. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII from December 23, 1940 - September 13, 1945 as a Staff Sgt. Bill landed at Omaha Beach and later was stationed in England. He married Eleanor Kelly on March 23, 1945 in England. When the War was over, Bill & Eleanor built the Redwood Motel in Osceola, Nebraska which they owned & operated. They later sold the motel and Bill and his brother Frank started... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is William T. “Bill” Gonka's memorial?

    William T. “Bill” Gonka's memorial is located at: Glahn Cemetery, Goose Lake, Clinton County, USA.

  • When did William T. “Bill” Gonka death?

    William T. “Bill” Gonka death on 27 Jun 2006 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the William T. “Bill” Gonka's memorial?

    Latitude: 41.9573950
    Longitude: -90.4078730

Family Members:

Parent

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August Gregory Gonka

(1862 - 1939)

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Mary Czarnik Gonka

(1881 - 1945)

Spouse

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Eleanor J. Kelly Gonka

(1924 - 2001)

Siblings

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Valeria M. Gonka Murcek

(1911 - 2002)

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Frank P. Gonka

(1914 - 1982)

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Helen Gonka Mimick

(1915 - 2007)

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Rose M. Gonka Dolan

(1923 - 2021)

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Mary Gonka Iwan

(1890 - 1973)

Children

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Jackie Gonka

(1952 - 1952)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hickory Hill Cemetery
Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9673000, -90.4323000

2. Gohlmann Cemetery
Charlotte, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9674988, -90.4321976

3. Clinton County Farm Cemetery
Charlotte, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9425011, -90.4614029

4. Rossiter Cemetery
Charlotte, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9418983, -90.4618988

5. Assumption Catholic Cemetery
Charlotte, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9668000, -90.4695000

6. Center Grove Cemetery
Goose Lake, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9331017, -90.3535995

7. McClure Cemetery
Charlotte, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9888992, -90.4669037

8. Deep Creek Valley Cemetery
Goose Lake, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0112000, -90.3978000

9. Saint Mary's Family Cemetery
Bryant, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9645300, -90.3282000

10. Saint Patrick's Cemetery
Charlotte, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9016991, -90.4636002

11. Saint Patrick's-Villa Nova Cemetery
Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9000893, -90.4634628

12. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0158100, -90.4688100

13. Vernon Prairie Cemetery
Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0189018, -90.3396988

14. Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery
Preston, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0479680, -90.3764730

15. Preston Cemetery
Preston, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0477000, -90.3751000

16. Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Petersville, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9663000, -90.5332000

17. Farley Cemetery
Van Buren, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0555790, -90.3834641

18. Elvira Cemetery
Elvira, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8607000, -90.3553000

19. Summer Hill Cemetery
Spragueville, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0556000, -90.4629000

20. Miles Cemetery
Miles, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0485000, -90.3107000

21. Andover Cemetery
Andover, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9750000, -90.2530000

22. Teeds Grove Cemetery
Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0031013, -90.2621994

23. Salems Lutheran Cemetery
Spragueville, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0727997, -90.4417038

24. Old Van Buren Cemetery
Van Buren, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0740000, -90.3435000