Ronald D. Uldrich

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Funeral services for Ron will be held on Monday, June 15, 2015 at 10:30 AM at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Geneva with Pastor Eldon Nicholson officiating.

Visitation will begin on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan.

Military graveside services will take place in the Milligan North Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation.

Ronald D. Uldrich of Milligan, NE passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Fairview Manor in Fairmont, NE. Ronald D. Uldrich was the son of Anton W. Uldrich and Mamie (Chudly) Uldrich and was born on the family farm, section 36 NW1/4 Glengary Township in Fillmore County, NE on April 7, 1933. Ronald attended rural school District #48 in Fillmore County for his first eight years of education; he then attended Milligan Public High School District #71 and graduated in 1950.
Ronald farmed with he father until May 12, 1958 when he was inducted into the army. His basic training was at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. From there he was sent to Korea the remainder of his time in active service and remained in the military reserves for six years following his duties in Korea. After his years with the military Ronald returned home and started farming with his father.
Ronald met Mary L. Engle in the summer of 1955 and they were married in the summer on June 2, 1957 at the First Congregational Church of Christ in Geneva, NE. Ronald was baptized and joined the church in 1956.

Ronald and Mary made their home in section 14 NW ? Glengary Township west of Milligan, NE. They still lived on the same farm for 58 years. Ronald and Mary just had their 58th Wedding Anniversary on June 2nd this year (2015). Together they had four children; Ronald Perry, David Rae, Janine Marie and Alex Dean.

Ronald is a member of the American Legion HSSK Post 240 of Milligan, a member of DAU, he served on the Milligan school board for five years, and Ronald also served on the Fillmore County ASCS board.

In 2010 Ronald helped his sons harvest their wheat crop. He was also honored on KOLN as the farmer of the week in 2006

Ronald's hobbies included going to farm sales, listening to Polka Party and dancing.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise (Engle) Uldrich; children, son, Ron and wife, Chris
Uldrich of Milligan, NE; son, Dave Uldrich of Allen, NE; daughter, Janine Uldrich and
husband, Rick Buchanan of Beatrice, NE; son, Alex and wife, Deb Uldrich of Milligan, NE;
grandchildren, Michael (Nina) Uldrich of Lincoln, NE; Kayla (Trent) Morrow of Elgin, NE;
Arich Uldrich of Arizona,; Clarisa (Brandan) Kattes of Milligan, NE; Michele (James) Kattes-Nesbitt of Exeter, NE; Ethan (Amy) Kattes of Lincoln, NE; Alyssa (Dana) Schuett of Gretna, NE; Corey (Traci) Uldrich of Hartington, NE; Devin, Parker, Morgan & Trevvor Uldrich of Milligan, NE; Zach Olson of Lincoln, NE; and Cierra & Paige Buchanan of Omaha, NE; great-grandchildren, Alexis Uldrich, Natalia Uldrich, Marcos, Alyssia, Gavin, Creighton, Jordyn Nesbitt, Carter Nesbitt, Katelyn Uldrich, Lauren Uldrich, Makenna, Riley Kelly, Alayna Schuett, and soon a great-grandson; sister, Marlene & husband, JoeAguilar of Denver, CO; George Engle of Geneva, NE; Ruth and Delbert Sorge of Geneva, NE; Eleanor and Arlan Becker of Exeter, NE; Joe Vnoucek of Friend, NE and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Mamie (Chudly) Uldrich, Phyllis Engle, Willis and Beth Engle, Harold and Helen Engle, Frank Engle, Anna Vnoucek, Kristen Engle, Lawrence Engle and in-laws, Constantine and Emma (Svehla) Engle.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

(Research):Obituary of his son-in-law, Rick A. Buchanan, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy.

Rick A. Buchanan, 60 of Beatrice, NE, passed away at his home on Friday, April 24, 2020. He was born June 16, 1959 in Lincoln, NE. He graduated from Beatrice High School in 1977. Rick worked with his father as an electrician before going back to school to be a network analyst. He worked four years for Hoover MFG, then moved to the east coast and worked at several companies as a network engineer. After moving back to Beatrice, he worked for BSDC, Landmark Foods and Walmart until health issues forced him to retire. He married Janine Uldrich on April 10, 2014. Rick had been involved with the Community Players. He enjoyed playing drums and was the drummer for the band "Whizker Bizket". He enjoyed Husker football, North Carolina, his Scottish Heritage, Trans-Siberian Orchestra concerts and the trees in his yard. Rick was an excellent cook, enjoying smoking and barbecuing.

Survivors include his wife, Janine; daughters, Ciera Buchanan and Paige Buchanan both of Omaha, NE; granddaughters, Riley, Isabella, and Piper all of Omaha; 3 step-children, Clarisa Kattes of Milligan, NE, Michele Nesbitt (James) of Geneva, NE, Ethan Kattes (Amy Jo Baugh) of Hickman, NE; 3 step-grandchildren, Jordyn, Carter, and Rainie Nesbitt; mother-in-law, Mary L. Uldrich of Milligan; brothers-in-law, Ronald Uldrich (Chris) Milligan, David Uldrich of Allen, NE, and Alex Uldrich (Deborah) of Milligan; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar "Buck" and LaVerna Joann (Jaegar) Buchanan; father-in-law, Ronald D. Uldrich and aunt, Cora Kelly.

Memorial services will be held 10:30 A.M., Friday May 22, 2020 at Harman-Wright Mortuary Chapel in Beatrice. The family asks that Husker or casual attire be worn for the services. A memorial is suggested to Beatrice Educational Foundation with the mortuary in charge. A guestbook is available at www.harmanwrightmortuary.com Harman-Wright Mortuary of Beatrice in charge of arrangements.

Anton married Mamie Cudly on 6 Aug 1929 in Belleville, Republic County, Kansas. Mamie (daughter of Jan "John" Cudly and Marie "Mary" Buzek) was born on 2 Aug 1906 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 28 Mar 2001 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
They had two children, Ronald Dean Uldrich born 7 Apr 1933 married 2 Jun 1957 to Mary Louise Engel; amd Marlene Mae Uldrich, born 30 Jun 1942 who married 30 Jun 1960 James Alfred Perschel.

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Adolph got lost trying to get home from school on the day of the famous blizzard of 1888. He found a hog house and climbed in it to keep warm among the hogs. He lost one of his toes to frost bite. Being quite a joker, he always told his children a mouse chewed it off. (Milligan, p 335).

Adolph married Antonie Stejskal about 1899. Antonie (daughter of Frank Stejskal and Anna Stastny) was born on 7 Jun 1879 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 10 Jul 1946 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
Enumerated 26 Apr 1910
SD 4 ED 32 Sheet 7A
132-134
Cudly, John S. Head M W 44 m1 23 Aust Moravian Aust Moravian Aust Moravian 1874 English Farmer
Cudly, Mary Wf F W 39 m1 23 9/9 Neb Morava Moravan Morava Moravan English
Cudly, Stanley Son M W 21 S Neb Aust Moravian Neb English
Cudly, Edward Son M W 17 S Neb Aust Moravian Aust Neb English Laborer Home Farm
Cudly, Joseph Son M W 14 S Neb Aust Moravian Neb English Laborer Home Farm
Cudly, Francis Dtr F W 11 S Neb Aust Moravia Aust Neb English
Cudly, John Jr Son M W 8 S Neb Aust Moravia Neb English
Cudly, Rosie Dtr F W 5 S Neb Aust Moravia Neb English
Cudly, Mamie Dtr F W 3 S Neb Aust Moravia Neb English
Cudly, Vlasta Dtr F W 12/12 S Neb Aust Moravia Neb English


1920 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
Enumerated 14 Jan 1920
SD 4 ED 37 Sheet 3B
58-58
Chudly, John S. Head O F M W 54 M 1874 Na 1892 Morava Moravan Morava Moravan Morava Moravan 1874 Farmer
Chudly, Mary Wf F W 39 m1 23 9/9 Neb Aust Moravia Aust Moravia Englishnglish
Chudly, Edward E Son M W 26 S Neb Morava Moravan Aust Neb Farm Laborer
Chudly, Frances Dtr F W 21 S Neb Morava Moravan Neb
Chudly, John Jr Son M W 18 S Neb Morava Moravan Neb
Chudly, Rosie Dtr F W 15 S Neb Morava Moravan Neb
Chudly, Mamie Dtr F W 13 S Neb Morava Moravan Neb
Chudly, Vlasta Dtr F W 10 S Neb Morava Moravan Aust Neb
Chudly, Ernest Son M W 7 S Neb Morava Moravan Neb

Jan married Marie "Mary" Buzek on 1 Mar 1888 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Marie (daughter of Pavel Buzek and Marie Riha) was born in Sep 1870 in Saline County, Nebraska; died in Feb 1928 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
Groom's Name: John Cudli Groom's Birth Date: 1866 Groom's Birthplace: Bohemia Groom's Age: 22 Bride's Name: Mary Buzek Bride's Birth Date: 1871 Bride's Birthplace: Nebraska Bride's Age: 17 Marriage Date: 01 Mar 1888 Marriage Place: Wilber, Saline, Nebraska Groom's Father's Name: John Cudli Groom's Mother's Name: Josephine Prochaska Bride's Father's Name: Paul Buzek Bride's Mother's Name: Groom's Race: White Groom's Marital Status: Groom's Previous Wife's Name: Bride's Race: White Bride's Marital Status: Bride's Previous Husband's Name: Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M00326-0 System Origin: Nebraska-EASy Source Film Number: 1985881 Reference Number: 146 Collection: Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995


Immediately after their marriage, John and Marie moved to Hayes County to homestead. After proving their land, they moved to Saline county, where they farmed for eight years, and then to Fillmore County, where they farmed for an additional 26 years until their retirement. (Milligan, p 255).

Anton married Katerina Vondracek before 1872 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa. Katerina was born on 26 Nov 1851 in Bohemia; died on 14 Oct 1937 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Research):Census Information:

1880 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Brush Creek
Enumerated 1 Day of June 1900
Page 15, SD 1 ED 222 Stamped 119
132-140
Stajskal, Frank W M 30 Farmer Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia
Stajskal, Anna W F 26 W Housekeeping Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia
Stajskal, Adolph W M 5 Son Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Stajskal, Tony W F 1 Dtr Neb Bohemia Bohemia

1900 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Belle Prarie Twp
Enumerated 8 and 9 June 1900
SD 4 ED 17 Sheet 4A
61-61
Stejskal, Frank Hd W M Nov 1851 68 48 M 27 Bohemia Bohemi
a Bohemia 1873 27 Na Farmer
Stejskal, Annie Wf W F May 1854 46 M 27 7/7 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1873 27
Stejskal, Frank Son W M Apr 1882 18 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia Farm Laborer
Stejskal, Anton Son W M Sept 1884 15 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia Farm Laborer
Stejskal, Annie Dtr W F Feb 1887 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Stejskal, Louis Son W M Apr 1890 10 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Stejskal, Mary Dtr W F May 1894 6 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia

Frank married Anna Stastny about 1871 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Anna was born on 13 Jun 1854 in Tabor, Bohemia; died on 23 Feb 1933 in Nebraska; was buried in Wilber Czech Cemetery (Bohemian-Slavonian Cemetery), Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cudly is the European spelling of the name. Some of Johan's descendant instead use Chudly.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1880 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Turkey Creek Precinct
Enumerated 17 Jun 1880
Page 6B SD 1 ED 217
58-62
Chudly, John W M 42 Farmer Moravia Moravia Moravia
Chudly, Josephine W F 42 Wf Keeping House Moravia Moravia Moravia
Chudly, Josephine W F 21 Dtr At Home Moravia Moravia Moravia
Chudly, Johan W M 14 Son At Home Moravia Moravia Moravia
Chudly, Joseph W M 11 Son At Hoem Moravia Moravia Moravia
Chudly, Peter W M 7 Son Moravia Moravia Moravia
Chudly, Frances W F 3 Dtr Neb Moravia Moravia
Chudly, Antone W F 4 Grddtr Neb Moravia Moravia

1900 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Turkey Creek Precinct
Enumerated 9 Jun 1900
SD 4 ED 120 Sheet 3A Stamped 206
40-40
Cudly, John Head W M Apr 1838 62 M 40 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1874 Farmer
Cudly, Josia Wf W M Mar 1838 62 m 40 5/5 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia
Cudly, Fanny Grddtr W F Apr 1872 28 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Cudly, Peter Son W M Feb 1873 27 S Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia Farm Laborer
Cudly, Josie Dtr-in-law W F Marc 1877 21 M 1 o/o Neb Bohemia Iowa

Jan married Josefa "Josie" Prochaska before 1865 in Bohemia. Josefa was born on 19 Mar 1838 in Moravia; died on 20 Oct 1917 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Research):Last name AKA Pruska

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Married:
Johan and his wife left Europe and settled in Turkey Creek Township, Saline County, Nebraska, sometime between 1875 and 1878. They purchased land from the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad Company in the N 1/2 NE 1/4 of Section 31. He received the deed to this land on March 1, 1884. The land was transferred to his son, Peter Cudly on August 3, 1901; to Peter's brother John on January 10, 1917; and to John's son, Joseph John Cudly on April 2, 1924. Robert Vnoucek, the great-great-grandson of Johan Cudly owns 40 acres of the original railroad land. (Milligan, p 255).

Notes:

Pavel and Marie Riha Buzek left Moravia in 1868--settling first in Red Oak, Iowa--and later moving to Saline County, Nebraska. Pavel filed a claim to the 80 acres of land on which they were living on October 17, 1870. He claimed the N 1/2 NE 1/4 of Section 18 in Turkey Creek Township. Here he built a home that was 12 by 16 feet wide with two doors and four windows. He also built a 12 by 40 foot stable and an eight by ten foot granary, along with a corn crib. A well of 50 feet was dug, and an acre of forest trees and several fruit trees were planted as well. His claim became final by December 10, 1877, two years after he had become a citizen. In 1882, he sold his homestead for $1100 to Frederick Weber and purchased 80 acres from the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad company, purchasing another 160 acres from them in 1886.

After Pavel's wife died, he heard of land being available in Wisconsin, on the stipulation that the land be cleared of tree stumps. He made himself a sledge hammer and moved there to stake his claim. He returned home after eight years, discouraged. He was an old man and was unable to hold claim to the land he cleared. (Milligan, p 229).

At the time of the 1900 Federal census, Paul can be found in Flambeau, Chippewa County, Wisconsin. He was a boarder in the home of Frank Caloud of Bohemia. Paul was listed as born in Bohemia in January 1824, age 76, widowed. He was shown as a naturalized citizen, immigrating in 1870.

(Research):
Census Listings:

1880 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Turkey Creek Precinct
Enumerated 8 Jun 1880
Page 3 SD 1 ED 217 Stamped 61
23-24
Buzek, Paul W M 54 Farmer Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia
Buzek, Mary W F 48 Wf Keeping House Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia
Buzek, Paul W M 19 Son At Home Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia
Buzek, Thomas W M 16 Son At Home Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia
Buzek, Mary W F 9 Dtr Neb Bohemia Bohemia

Pavel married Marie Riha. Marie was born in Jun 1830 in Moravia; died on 21 Feb 1887 in Nebraska; was buried in Tvrz Homestead, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]