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Ernest married Irma Nohava on 12 Dec 1940 in Belleville, Republic County, Kansas. Irma (daughter of James Nohava and Agnes Sredl) was born on 16 Nov 1915 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 2 Aug 2013 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried on 6 Aug 2013 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Irma Marie Havel was born to James Nohava and Agnes (Sredl) Nohava on November 16, 1915, at Milligan, Nebraska and passed away August 2, 2013, at Friend Manor in Friend, Nebraska at the age of 97 years, 8 months and 17 days. She was one of three children in the family.
Irma was born at the farm home 2 ? miles east of Milligan, Nebraska. She attended country school at Triumph District #83 and graduated the 8th grade and then attended the Milligan High School and Graduated in 1934. After graduation she worked at the Milligan Drug Store for a while and did some substitute teaching. She did house work in Omaha, Lincoln, Wilber and also at the Geneva Hotel.
Irma was married to Ernest J. Havel of Milligan, Nebraska, on December 12, 1940 at Belleville, Kansas and to this union two children were born. She and Ernest lived on a farm for 31 years. They moved into Milligan in 1977. Irma worked in Suda's Tavern for a number of years and also work in Ron's Tavern for a total of 35 years.
While on the farm she raised a lot of chickens, ducks and geese. After they moved to town she and Ernie traveled a lot, she has been to 48 states, Nova Scotia, Canada and Mexico. When she was 79 years old she took her first airplane trip and flew to the Czech Republic with the Leonard Becwar tour. She enjoyed her grandchildren and all her great grandchildren.
Irma embroidered and quilted over 100 baby quilts in the last 10 years. She also embroidered quilt tops for quilt raffles for Hospital Auxiliary. Irma loved to play Bingo and win prizes to give to her great grandchildren.
Irma was preceded in death by her parents; Agnes & James Nohava, husband; Ernest, grandson; Brad Allan Milton, sister; Alma Hromadka, brother; Millard Nohava and a great grandson; Samuel Havel.
She is survived by a son Gaylen & wife Barbara Havel of Lincoln, NE and daughter Sandra & husband Harvey Milton of Friend, NE, grandchildren; Brent & wife Amy Milton, Clint & wife Kim Havel, Rachel & husband Greg Vanderbeek, Holly & husband Dr. Justin Westengaard and Abby & husband Jeremy Wilhelm, great grandchildren; Logan Milton & wife Kristen, Bailey Milton, Sydny, Piper, Leah Havel, Claire, Will Sophie Vanderbeek, Ryann Westengaard, Alex and Lainey Wilhelm. Nieces Debbie Gregory, Diane Jansky and Judy Filipi and nephew Rodney Havel.
Funeral services were conducted from Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 with Rev. Kenneth Leischner officiating. Guitarist & Vocalist Dr. John Westengaard sang the song "Home". Casket bearers were Brent Milton, Clint Havel, Greg Vanderbeek, Dr. Justin Westengaard, Jeremy Wilhelm and Logan Milton. Inurnment will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery. Memorials to the Milligan Fire Department or Milligan United Methodist Church building fund. Arrangements by Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel, Milligan, Nebraska


(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Irma and Ernest were both graduates of Milligan High School. They farmed for 31 years before moving into town in 1971. (Milligan, p 292).

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Lucille Rempe, 92, passed away May 27, 2022, and Ray Rempe, 96, passed away May 28, 2022, in Lincoln. Rosary will be said at 10:00 Monday, June 6, 2022, at St. Michael's Catholic
Church of Hastings. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30.

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. In lieu of flowers family requests masses be offered on their behalf. Apfel Funeral Home, Hastings, in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to www.apfelfuneralhome.com.

Ray recently said, "Lucille is not going anywhere without me." She passed away shortly before
midnight May 27, holding hands with her devoted husband. Less than 3 hours later Ray followed his precious wife.

Ray Henry Rempe was born June 25, 1925, to Henry and Magdalene (Ilg) Rempe near Mount Clare. He attended Mount Hope grade school and St. Stephen's parochial school. As a
young man he worked on his father's farm and other area farms.

Lucille Barbara Buschkoetter was born September 22, 1929, to Anthony and Rose (Blume) Buschkoetter near Lawrence. She attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and graduated from Lawrence High School.

Ray was drafted by the Army and took his training at Fort Hood, TX. Ray said his drill sergeant suggested to the troops they find a girlfriend so they would be more likely to receive mail. Happily, while he was on leave after basic training, he went on a double date with his brother and Lucille's
sister. The rest is history.

Ray and Lucille began their 73-year marriage in Superior next door to Ray's parents. After a year of
working in town, they rented a farm northwest of Superior. Times were tough, so in 1956 they moved to Hebron where Ray did plumbing and heating.

Lucille cared for their growing family and tended a large garden. In 1962 Ray joined K-N Natural Gas Company. After two years he was transferred to Milligan where he took the position of Service Manager. Lucille was active in the Altar Society and did babysitting for a few Milligan families.

Ray and Lucille liked to travel and enjoyed trips with their siblings, friends, and grandchildren. After retirement they moved to Hastings, and in 2002 they moved to Good Samaritan Village where they did volunteer work.

Ray and Lucille were preceded in death by an infant daughter, a grandson, a great grandson, their parents, and several brothers and sisters.

They leave behind to mourn their children: Don (Kay) Rempe, Barb (Gaylen) Havel, Dale (Kathy) Rempe, Steve (Kris) Rempe, Glen (Kim) Rempe and Joyce (Dave) Sonenberg; 21 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; brother, Elmer (Maxine) Rempe; sister, Sally Menke; and sisters-in-law: Eileen Buschkoetter and Joan Rempe

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Apfel Funeral Home)

Ray married Lucille Barbara Buschkoetter. Lucille was born on 22 Sep 1929 in Lawrence, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; died on 27 May 2022 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lucille Rempe, 92, passed away May 27, 2022, and Ray Rempe, 96, passed away May 28, 2022, in Lincoln. Rosary will be said at 10:00 Monday, June 6, 2022, at St. Michael's Catholic
Church of Hastings. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30.

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. In lieu of flowers family requests masses be offered on their behalf. Apfel Funeral Home, Hastings, in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to www.apfelfuneralhome.com.

Ray recently said, "Lucille is not going anywhere without me." She passed away shortly before
midnight May 27, holding hands with her devoted husband. Less than 3 hours later Ray followed his precious wife.

Ray Henry Rempe was born June 25, 1925, to Henry and Magdalene (Ilg) Rempe near Mount Clare. He attended Mount Hope grade school and St. Stephen's parochial school. As a
young man he worked on his father's farm and other area farms.

Lucille Barbara Buschkoetter was born September 22, 1929, to Anthony and Rose (Blume) Buschkoetter near Lawrence. She attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and graduated from Lawrence High School.

Ray was drafted by the Army and took his training at Fort Hood, TX. Ray said his drill sergeant suggested to the troops they find a girlfriend so they would be more likely to receive mail. Happily, while he was on leave after basic training, he went on a double date with his brother and Lucille's
sister. The rest is history.

Ray and Lucille began their 73-year marriage in Superior next door to Ray's parents. After a year of
working in town, they rented a farm northwest of Superior. Times were tough, so in 1956 they moved to Hebron where Ray did plumbing and heating.

Lucille cared for their growing family and tended a large garden. In 1962 Ray joined K-N Natural Gas Company. After two years he was transferred to Milligan where he took the position of Service Manager. Lucille was active in the Altar Society and did babysitting for a few Milligan families.

Ray and Lucille liked to travel and enjoyed trips with their siblings, friends, and grandchildren. After retirement they moved to Hastings, and in 2002 they moved to Good Samaritan Village where they did volunteer work.

Ray and Lucille were preceded in death by an infant daughter, a grandson, a great grandson, their parents, and several brothers and sisters.

They leave behind to mourn their children: Don (Kay) Rempe, Barb (Gaylen) Havel, Dale (Kathy) Rempe, Steve (Kris) Rempe, Glen (Kim) Rempe and Joyce (Dave) Sonenberg; 21 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; brother, Elmer (Maxine) Rempe; sister, Sally Menke; and sisters-in-law: Eileen Buschkoetter and Joan Rempe

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Apfel Funeral Home)

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A 1901 graduate of Milligan High School, Frank helped his father with his carpentry work, and took up farming in 1903. (Milligan, p 292). He also worked as a Millman.

Frank married Lula Cudly on 9 Mar 1910 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Lula (daughter of Jan "John" Cudly and Marie "Mary" Buzek) was born on 5 Mar 1891 in Hayes County, Nebraska; died on 19 Mar 1971 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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As a young girl, she worked for her Aunt Fannie MENGELER in a millinery shop in Milligan. (Milligan, p 292).

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Lula and Frank farmed on the BIBA farm four miles west of Milligan after their marriage. They later moved to Grandma HAVEL's farm, where their two daughters were born. In early 1927, they farmed on Grandpa CUDLY's land. In 1952, Frank began employment with the KASSIK Milling Company, where he remained employed until 1968. (Milligan, p 293).

Groom's Name: Frank Havel Groom's Birth Date: Groom's Birthplace: Groom's Age: Bride's Name: Lula Cudly Bride's Birth Date: Bride's Birthplace: Bride's Age: Marriage Date: 09 Mar 1910 Marriage Place: Fillmore, Nebraska Groom's Father's Name: John Havel Groom's Mother's Name: Frances Kredjle Bride's Father's Name: John Cudly Bride's Mother's Name: Mary Buzek Groom's Race: Groom's Marital Status: Groom's Previous Wife's Name: Bride's Race: Bride's Marital Status: Bride's Previous Husband's Name: Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M02036-6 System Origin: Nebraska-ODM Source Film Number: 1987278 Reference Number: Collection: Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995

James married Agnes Sredl on 21 Mar 1913 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska. Agnes was born on 18 Feb 1892; died on 23 Apr 1979 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]