Larry Allen Filipi

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Larry Allen Filipi was born to Lumir Filipi and Alice (Placek) Filipi on November 4, 1953, in Crete, Nebraska. He entered his eternal home on August 9, 2023, after a courageous ten-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Larry lived every day to the fullest throughout his 69 years. He was raised on a farm outside of Western, NE with his three siblings ? Gary, Loren and Donna ? where he learned a strong work ethic from a young age. He attended Opossum Hill Country School until middle school and then became a Milligan Rooster, a title he was quite proud of. Throughout school Larry competed in many sports but excelled in football, earning many honors. He especially enjoyed playing the game with his brothers. Following high school graduation (1972), Larry began his lifelong passion of trucking. What began as a bale wagon operator alongside John Kassik at Milligan Farming Service grew into an over the road trucking position. Larry spent many years traveling across the Midwest hauling many different products. He finished his trucking career hauling gravel for Saline County, retiring in 2019.

He dedicated his life to his wife of 45 years, Deb, and his daughters, Lindsay and Amber. He found pride in raising his family on the Jansky farm east of Milligan, passing on that farm work ethic to his girls. Later in life he was proud to be the father-in-law to two incredible men, Mike Densberger and Brock Morrison, and they spent many fun times together. A special side of Larry came out when he became a Papa to his two granddaughters, Briar and Callie in 2019 and 2022. Over the years, special memories were created through annual family vacations across the country and countless hours tending to his many gardens ? one of Larry's favorite hobbies.

Larry was preceded in death by grandparents Jerry and Emily Placek and Albert and Rosie Filipi; father Lumir Filipi; big brother Gary Filipi; niece-in-law Renee Filipi; father-in-law Bob Mead; and brother-in-law Dennis Hall. He entered heaven hand in hand with his mother, Alice (Placek) Filipi.

He is survived by his wife Deb; daughters Lindsay Densberger and Amber Morrison; sons-in-law Mike Densberger and Brock Morrison; granddaughters Briar and Callie Morrison; brother Loren Filipi and wife Bev; sister Donna Wentworth and husband Norm; sister-in-law Judy Filipi; mother-in-law Darlene Mead; brother-in-law Terry Mead; sisters-in-law Cheryl Hall and Linda (Bruce) Pankoke; and numerous nephews (spouses and children) who held a very special place in Larry's heart.

A Memorial Service for Larry will be held on Monday, August 14, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan, Nebraska with Kim Dunker presiding.

No visitation - cremation.

Private Family Graveside Services will be held in the Atlanta Cemetery in rural Milligan, Nebraska at a later date.

In Lieu of Flowers - Memorials are to be directed to the family to be designated at a later date.

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Farmer & Son

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Lumir J. Filipi, age 86, of Milligan, died Wednesday, February 22, 2012 in Geneva. Born May 31, 1925 to Albert and Rosie (Zenisek) Filipi

Survivors: wife, Alice Filipi, Milligan; sons, Gary and Judy Filipi, Shickley, Larry and Debra Filipi, Milligan, Loren and Bev Filipi, Milligan; daughter, Donna and Norm Wentworth, Lincoln; grandchildren, Gene Filipi, Point Richmond, Calif., Daniel Filipi, Littleton, Colo., Troy and Amanda Filipi, Lincoln, Dustin and Kendra Filipi, Columbus, Nathan Filipi, Lincoln, Lindsay Filipi, Lincoln, Tyler Wentworth, Sioux City, Iowa, Amber Filipi, Lincoln, Kyle Wentworth, Lincoln; great grandchildren, Carter and Samantha Filipi, Columbus, Dylan Filipi, Lincoln; brother, Elvin and Rose Filipi, Tobias; brothers and sisters-in-law, Maxine Filipi, Dorchester, Larry Strouf, Lincoln, Bob and Judy Slama, Crete.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Milligan Auditorium, Milligan, Neb., Pastor Karla Sheffy. Visitation: Friday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., with family to greet friends from 6-8 p.m., Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel, Milligan, Neb. Military graveside services: Atlanta Cemetery, Milligan. Memorials are directed to the family, in lieu of flowers. Online condolences may be left at www.farmerandsonfuneral home.com

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Lumir married Alice Jean Placek. Alice was born on 4 Aug 1933 in Jefferson County, Nebraska; died on 8 Aug 2023 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 11 Aug 2023 in Atlanta Center Cemetery, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary for Alice J. Filipi

A Funeral Service for Alice will be held on Friday, August 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan, Nebraska. Kim Dunker will preside over the Funeral Service.

A Graveside Service will be held in the Atlanta Cemetery following the Funeral Service.

Public visitation will be on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the the family for future designation.

Alice Jean Filipi was born to Jerry and Emily (Vidlak) Placek on a farm in Jefferson County on August 4, 1933 and passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Country House Assisted Living in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 90 years and 4 days.

Alice attended country school and graduated from Swanton High School with the class of 1949. She was married to Lumir Filipi at the Swanton Methodist Church on April 25, 1951. Four children were born to this union: Gary, Larry, Loren and Donna.

As a young girl, Alice worked at Rezabeks IGA store. After marrying Lumir, they made their home on a farm northwest of Western where she lived for 40 years before retiring to Milligan.

After raising her family, she went to work at Milligan House of Meats for 9 years and then went to work at Fillmore County Hospital where she worked in housekeeping for 10 years, with the last 2 years being a supervisor. Her favorite job was babysitting James Sluka until he attended kindergarten.

Alice enjoyed her 9 grandchildren: Gene, Dan, Nate, Lindsay, Amber, Troy, Dustin, Tyler & Kyle. She also enjoyed her great grandchildren: Carter, Samantha, Dylan, Cade, Jax, Reese, Palmer, Harlo, Briar & Callie. She spoiled them with rolls, cinnamon rolls, kolaches and everything else yummy. Alice was proud of their many accomplishments, and she attended countless activities including football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball, & dance.

Although we were sad to see Alice go, we take comfort in knowing that she was waiting for her son, Larry, as he made the journey nearly 16 hours after her passing. We are confident a good reunion is occurring between Alice, Lumir, Gary and Larry.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry & Emily Placek; husband, Lumir Filipi; son, Gary Filipi; grand daughter-in-law, Rene Filipi; sisters, Anna Slama and Dorothy Strouf; brother-in-law, Robert E. Slama; and nephew Robert D. Slama.

She was survived by sons, Larry & wife Debra Filipi, Loren & wife Beverly Filipi; Daughter, Donna & husband Norman Wentworth; daughter-in-law, Judy Filipi; grandchildren, Gene & wife Rachel Filipi, Daniel Filipi & Friend Tiffany Ressetar, Nathan & wife Amy Filipi, Lindsay & husband Mike Densberger, Amber & husband Brock Morrison, Troy & wife Amanda Filipi, Dustin & wife Carey Filipi, Tyler Wentworth & Friend Estefany Cerda and Kyle Wentworth; great grandchildren, Carter, Samantha, Jax, & Harlo Filipi, Dylan & Cade Filipi, Reese & Palmer Filipi, Briar & Callie Morrison; and brother-in-law Larry Strouf.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Farner and Son Funeral Home)

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Married:
They had four children. (Milligan, p 269).

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Albert was the son of Joseph and Kathryn (PRIBYL) FILIPI. The family consisted of Richard, Mary who married Paul Strate, Joe, Frank, Emma who married Joe Zumpfe, Fred Albert, Henry, Ludvik, Jerry and one brother and sister who died at birth. He attended Busy Bee School, located between Milligan and Western, throught he 8th grade. He then helped his father on the farm (Milligan, p 268).

Albert married Rosie Zenisek on 20 Feb 1923 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Rosie (daughter of Joseph F. Zenisek and Emma Radil) was born on 11 Jun 1902. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The daughter of Joseph F. and Emma (RADIL) ZENISEK of Tobias. Her family consisted of Georgia, who married Jess ZADE (Aug 25, 1906-Jun 18, 1984); and Vencil Joseph born 18 February 1912, and died July 25, 1979. (Milligan, p 268). After Albert passed away, Rosie resided in Dorchester and continued to enjoy making quilts for her family, which consisted of 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

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Married:
After their marriage at the Wilber Court House, they resided near Tobias on the Joseph Zenisek farm. In 1929, they purchased the William Neel farm in the NW 1/4 of Section 23, Atlanta Township. (Milligan, p 268).

Joseph married Katerina "Katy" Pribyl. Katerina was born on 19 Apr 1868 in Bohemia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Emma Radil. Emma was born before 1882; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]