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Ronald D. "Ron" Elznic

Ronald D. "Ron" Elznic 78, Lincoln, died Monday (1/5/09) in Lincoln, Neb. Ron was born on a farm in Chelsea Township, southeast of Geneva, Neb. to William & Lillie (Baloun) Elznic on August 12, 1930. After graduating from Geneva High School, he devoted his early life to farming. He also worked as a carpenter & woodworker. He was an excellent craftsman & always a perfectionist in every endeavor.

On August 20, 1950, he married Elveda Montgomery of Geneva. The couple lived on farms in Stanton & Chelsea townships where they raised their 3 children. Ron & Elveda moved to Geneva in 1992. Upon retiring as a Territory Representative after 20 years with Nebraska Engineering Company of Omaha. He also sold farm supply equipment for several other companies. Ron drove a school bus for Geneva Public Schools & St. Patrick School in Havelock. In 2003, he began employment at Lincoln/Lancaster Community Blood Bank as a courier. Ron's memberships included: Odd Fellows & Rebekah Lodges, Fillmore County Extension Board, Fillmore County Fair Board, 4H Sheep Club Leader, 50 year member of Geneva United Methodist Church, recent member of St. Luke United Methodist Church. Ron's volunteer work included: The Salvation Army, Lincoln/Lancaster Habitat Humanity, Lancaster County Election Board precinct worker.

Survivors: wife, Elveda Elznic, Lincoln; son & daughter-in-law, Robert & Barbara Elznic, Coffeyville, Kan.; daughters & son-in-law, Patricia & Dennis Nun, Lincoln; Anne Kastl, Lincoln; 10 grandchildren; five in-law grandchildren; four great grandchildren; beloved dog, Jenny. Preceded in death by: parents, William & Lillie Elznic; grandson, Ryan Elznic; infant sister, Elizabeth Elznic; brother, Charles Elznic.

Funeral services 3 p.m. Wednesday (1/7/09) at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th Street. Burial: Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday (1/6/09) with family greeting friends & relatives; and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wednesday. All at the funeral home. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, to Habitat for Humanity.

(Lincoln, Nebraska JournalStar.com Obituaries, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Ronald + Elveda Montgomery. Elveda was born on 6 Dec 1930 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 22 Oct 2021 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Email from Dennis Belohlavy, December 6, 1930, "Per today's Lincoln Journal Star "Celebrate" section Elveda Montgomery Elznic, the widow of Ronald Duane Elznic, will be 80 years old tomorrow, her date of birth being 06 Dec 1930. "

Elveda Elznic died October 22, 2021 at the age of 90 years, 10 months and 16 days. Elveda was born in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska on December 6, 1930 to Elvin and Fae Montgomery; was baptized and accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age. She attended Geneva Public School, kindergarten through 12, except the year of 1946 when she moved with her family to Los Angeles. She returned with them the following year and again attended Geneva Public School graduating there in 1948.

Upon graduation, Elveda was employed in Fillmore County Clerk's office until her marriage on August 20, 1950 to Ronald Elznic in Geneva. They lived on farms in Stanton and Chelsea Townships where they became involved in the rural life and raised their 3 children, Robert, Patricia, and Anne. Ron's nephew, Alvin, also lived with them a short time. She was active in her church and the Geneva Rebekah Lodge. In 1952, Elveda served as Noble Grand of the local lodge and as the Rebekah Lodges' District Musician.

Elveda, also, worked away from the farm during those years, as a receptionist/secretary in several offices in the area until her husband took employment at Nebraska Engineering Company of Omaha. She, then, often traveled with him throughout his territory and to many farm shows and fairs. Attending Nebraska State Fair, with her husband, led to the opportunity to work part time for 13 years in the Fair's administrative office.

Throughout the administration of Nebraska Governor Kay Orr and Lieutenant Governor, William E. Nichol-1987 to 1991- Elveda was administrative assistant to Lieutenant Governor. During that time, she also served as Extradition Secretary for the State of Nebraska. When this term ended, she accepted a position as administrative secretary for a newly elected Senator in the Unicameral and helped establish the Senator's office. Many years before Elveda was to become Lieutenant Governor Nichols' Administrative Assistant, she had stated one of her goals was to become the first female Governor of the State of Nebraska. She did not achieve that dream, but did work in Nebraska's first female Governor's administration.

After Ron and Elveda retired and moved to Lincoln in 1992, Elveda served on the Lancaster Country Election Board for many years and did volunteer work at the State Historical Society, Campbell Elementary School, Back to the Bible, The Salvation Army and Lincoln/ Lancaster Habitat for Humanity. She helped The Salvation Army Disaster Team on September 11, 2001 when 4 commercial planes were diverted to Lincoln after the tragic events that day. Elveda kept in contact with one of the passengers who was stranded in Lincoln during that time. In 2007, she joined the Lincoln Senior Community Chorus which was a rewarding and joyful experience.

Elveda transferred her membership from the United Methodist Church in Geneva, where she had been a member for 50 years, to St. Luke United Methodist Church in Lincoln. She was part-time organist at St. Luke for 5 years for all of the worship services. After her stroke in 2002, she limited being accompanist on organ and piano to every Saturday evening service. She, also, played for many weddings and some funerals held at St. Luke. Deep appreciation of church organ music and traditional United Methodist Church services were the focus of her spiritual life. Elveda often stated that there was always one more piece of liturgical organ music she wanted to learn and play and perhaps in heaven there would be an organ for her to accompany a heavenly choir.

Elveda enjoyed traveling to other states and other countries. The highlight of her travels was a trip with Ron in 1998 to Scandinavian countries including Norway. At Bodoe, Norway she found the birthplace of her grandfather Andrews and met family she had never known. Special people they met there are Birger-Jan and Birtt Johansen who live on the farm where grandpa Andrews was born and many cousins who live nearby including Eva Hansen and her family. All of her newly discovered Norwegian relatives welcomed Elveda and Ron warmly and treated them royally. In 2001, Elveda and Ron mad the trip back to Bodoe, Norway accompanied by her sister and 2 cousins. She planned and organized the trips and said doing so was a big part of the excitement of traveling. Together she and her husband, Ron, made their funeral plans for their final trips to heaven to be with Jesus.

Good memories included the family together at Ft. Robinson and Mahoney State Park. It was a special joy to have all of the children and grandchildren there.

Elveda is survived by, her son, Robert and wife Barbara of Cedar Bluff, NE; daughter, Patricia Nun and son-in-law, Dennis of Lincoln, and daughter, Anne Kastl formerly of Lincoln; 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

Elveda is preceded in death by, her husband; parents; sister, Nancy; brother, Charles and grandsons, Ryan Elznic and Jordan David Nun.

A visitation will be held Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 12pm to 2pm followed by a 2 pm funeral service at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home 6800 S. 14th Street, Lincoln. Memorials are suggested to the Lincoln/Lancaster Habitat for Humanity. Condolences to www.lincolnfh.com.

(Obituary courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Notes:

Tragedy hit the Elznic family on September 9, 1911, while they were living on the John Luzum farm in Glengary Towship. Joie, age 12, and William, a younger brother, went to play in the nearby sand pits. After the boys were there a short time, the wet sand caved in on them. Joie was completely covered and William was covered up to his shoulders. Even with great rescue efforts by the family and neighbors, the wet sand had taken its toll. William was dug out safely, but when Joie was reached, he was already dead from the weight of the sand on him. (Milligan, p 266).

(Research):Census Listings:

1930 Federal Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Chelsea Twp
ED 30-6 SD 11 Sheet 3B
83-83
Elznic, William Hd M W 27 M@21 Neb Czech Neb Farmer
Elznic, Lillie Wf F W 24 M@19 Neb Neb Neb
Elznic, Charles Son M W 5 S Neb Neb Neb
84-84
Baloun, Fred and Minnie

William married Lillie Baloun on 18 Feb 1925 in Belleville, Republic County, Kansas. Lillie was born on 14 Feb 1906 in Nebraska; died on 15 May 1978 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She was born at Stoddard, Nebraska to Joseph BALOUN and Anna WAGNER.

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The son of Frank and Mary Hamouz Elznic, he came to America at age 16, making his home in Humbolt, Nebraska, moving to Milligan in 1891. He was Catholic. Frank held an office for over 30 years in the Katilicky Delnik. (Milligan, p 266).

(Research):Census Information:

1900 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Atlanta Precinct
Enumerated 11 June 1900 by David L. Pettibone
SD 4 ED 104 Sheet 2A
(Indexed by Ancestry.com as Elgane)
26-26
Elzane, Frank Hd W M Apr 1868 32 M 7 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemi
a Farmer
Elzane, Mary Wife W F Jan 1877 23 M 7 4/7 (sic, probably transposed) Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Elzane, Frank Son W M Sept 1893 6 S Neb Bohemia Neb At School
Elzane, Andy Son W M May 1896 4 S Neb Boh Neb
Elzane, Annie Dtr W F Feb 1898 2 S Neb Boh Neb
Elzane, Joe Son W M Dec 1899 3/12 S Neb Boh Neb

1910 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Turkey Creek Precinct
Enumerated 15 April 1910
SD 4 ED 132 Sheet 1A
2-2
Elzney, Frank Hd M W 44 m1 17 AustBoh AustBoh AustBoh 1874 Na English Farmer
Elzney, Maria Wf F W 27 (sic) M1 17 9/9 Neb AustBoh AustBoh English
Elzney, Frank Son M W 16 S Neb AustBoh Neb English Farm Laborer
Elzney, Anton Son M W 13 S Neb AustBoh Neb English Farm Laborer
Elzney, Anna Dtr F W 12 S Neb AustBoh Neb
Elzney, Joseph Son M W 10 S Neb AustBoh Neb
Elzney, Maria Dtr F W 8 S Neb AustBoh Neb
Elzney, William Son M W 7 S Neb AustBoh Neb
Elzney, George Son (sic) M W 4 S Neb AustBoh Neb
Elzney, Vensalaus Son M W 2 S Neb AustBoh Neb
Elzney, Alice Dtr F W 1 3/12 Neb AustBoh Neb

1920 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Glengary Twp
Enumerate 7 January 1920 by James Krejdl
SD ??? ED 34 Sheet 1A
10-11
Elznic, Frank Hd M W 53 M 1891 Na 1901 Boh Boh Boh Farmer
Elznic, Mary Wf F W 42 M Neb Boh Boh
Elznic, Anton Son W M 29 S Neb Boh Neb
Elznic, Will M W M 18 S Neb Boh Neb
Elznic, Georgia Dtr F W 18 S Neb Boh Neb
Elznic, Jim Son M W 13 S Neb Boh Neb
Elznic, Ellie Dtr F W 11 S Neb Boh Neb
Elznic, Emmlo Dtr F W 7 S Neb Boh Neb
Elznic, Louis Son M W 4 4/12 S Neb Boh Neb
Elznic, Mildred Dtr F W 2 6/12 S Neb Boh Neb

1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Chelsea Twp
ED 30-6, SD 11, Sheet 11A Stamped 25
64-64
Elznic, Frank Hd M W 63 M 26 Czech Czech Czech/Czech 1890 Na Farmer
Elznic, Mary Wf F W 52 M 18 Neb Czech Neb
Elznic, Emma Dtr F W 17 S Neb Czech Neb
Elznic, Lewis Son M W 15 S Neb Czech Neb
Elznic, Mildred Dtr F W 12 S Neb Czech Neb
Elznic, Agnes Dtr F W 9 S Neb Czech Neb

Frantisek married Marie Bartu about 1893 in Nebraska. Marie (daughter of Peter Bartu and Marie Krejdle) was born on 27 Jan 1873 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 Oct 1952 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
Here (in Milligan) he met and married Marie Bartu on September 9, 1893....After their marriage, they lived in Saline and Fillmore Counties, Nebraska, making their living by farming. (Milligan, p 266).

Note, census records indicated they were married ca. 1892, with their first son being born in September or October of 1893. The actual marriage license should be located to verify the exact date of marriage.