Wilfred J. Janecek, 94, of Wahoo, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Lincoln.
He was born Feb. 23, 1929, in Prague, to Joseph and Anna (Sudik) Janecek. Wilfred graduated from Prague High School and passionately enjoyed being a lifelong farmer. He was called to serve his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War until he was honorably discharged on July 2, 1953. On Nov. 17, 1953, Wilfred was united in marriage to Twila Ann Vybiral at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Colon.
Wilfred was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wahoo and a past member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Colon. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Colon Fire Department, American Legion Post #265 and a past member of the District 65 School Board. He also served on the building committee for the St. Joseph’s parish hall.
He is survived by daughters, Diane (Jan) Dzuirlik of Montgomery, Alabama, Carol Janecek of Kansas City, Missouri, and Nancy (Larry) Chapek of Colon; grandchildren, Brandon (Kylee) Chapek of Lincoln, and Kelsey (Mitch) Pankoke of Beaver Crossing; great-grandchildren, Kolbie and Brooks Chapek, Callum and Millie Pankoke; step great-grandson, Evan Pankoke; brother, Justin (Mary) Janecek; sister, Jovita Baker; and many other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by wife, Twila Janecek; parents, Joseph and Anna Janecek; parents-in-law, Joseph and Anne Vybiral; sister, Georgiann (Gevain) Thomison; brother-in-law, Leon Baker; and sister-in-law, Dolores (Stanley) Sousek.
Mass of Christian Burial was Nov. 17 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Colon with interment with military honors at Sunrise North Cemetery in Wahoo. Memorial contributions suggested in care of the family for future designation. Arrangements by Svoboda Funeral Home in Wahoo.
