Frank Motis

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Obituary, from FindAGrave

OBITUARY OF FRANK MOTIS

Frank, son of Frank and Katie Baxa Motis was born on Jan. 19, 1875, on a farm near Milligan, Nebraska. He died in Omaha, Nebr. on November 14, 1949, at the age of 74 years, 3 months, and 25 days.

He was married to Christina Matejka on June 1, 1897. Four children were born to this union; two girls, who died in infancy, and two sons, Edmen and Frank.

In 1907 on September 11th, he was married to Mary Pribyl. Two daughters, Bertha and Angeline, were born to his union.

Mr. Motis spent most of his life in farming activities. He farmed near Milligan until 1907, with the exception of a short time spent in Iowa. After 1907, he farmed near Omaha with the exception of eight years from 1916 to 1924, he lived in Minnesota.

As a young man, Mr. Motis was quite musical and enjoyed playing the accordiann for his own and others entertainment.

Mr. Motis was affiliated with the Roman Catholic church in his early life.

Both wives preceded Mr. Motis in death. He is survived by his sons, Edmen and Frank; and his daughters, Mrs. John (Bertha) Fitch, and Mrs. Frank (Angeline) Ondracek. There are also two step-daughters, Frances Wilson and Emily Eikenburg. One brother Vaclav Motis, and one sister, Mrs. Frank Krupicka. He also leaves 10 living grandchildren.

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It was also noted on FindAGrave that Cemetery records show that Frank was born Jan. 18th, the headstone shows the 19th. 1st wife Christina Matejka. 2nd wife Mary Pribyl

Frank married Christinia Matejka on 1 Jun 1900. Christinia (daughter of Frantisek "Frank" Matejka and Marie Manzelka) was born on 24 Jul 1879 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 14 Jun 1942 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Edmen Motis was born on 19 Jul 1902 in Nebraska; died on 1 Aug 1992 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska.
2. Frank Motis was born on 23 Oct 1904 in Iowa; and died.