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Wayne Keith Matejka

Male 1928 - 2014  (86 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Wayne Keith Matejka was born on 7 Jan 1928 in Strang, Fillmore County, Nebraska (son of Frank Edward Matejka and Clara Marie Rippe); died on 17 Feb 2014 in York, York County, Nebraska; was buried in Ohiowa Public Cemetery, Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Obituary

    Wayne K. Matejka, 86, of Strang, passed away on Monday, Feb. 17, 2014 at York. He was born on Jan. 7, 1928 to Frank and Clara (Rippe) Matejka in Strang.
    He is survived by his wife, Opal Matejka of Strang; daughters, Sherri and Jim Reinsch of Geneva, Kathy and Bruce Soukup of Strang, Deb and Leroy Rohr of Tobias, Julie and Chris Dunker of Strang and Kari Jo and Bryan Alfs of Shickley; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

    Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, 2014 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ohiowa. Graveside services will take place at the Ohiowa Public Cemetery in Ohiowa.
    Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1 - 8 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva. Memorials may be directed to the family to be designated at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.farmerandsonsfuneralhome.com


    From the 19 Feb 2014 issue of York News Times, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

    Full obituary follows, from Farmer & Son Funeral Home website, also courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

    Funeral services for Wayne will be held on Monday, February 24, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Ohiowa. Pastor Becky Sells and Kim Dunker will officiate the service.

    Graveside services will follow the funeral in the Ohiowa Public Cemetery.
    Visitation will be on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva.

    Memorials are directed to the family to be designated at a later date.

    Wayne Keith Matejka was the only child born to Frank and Clara Rippe Matejka on January 7, 1928, at their rural home at Strang, Nebraska. He passed away peacefully at the York General Hospital on February 17 at the age of 86 years, 1 month, and 10 days, surrounded by his wife, five daughters, and five son-in-laws.

    He was born and raised on the family farm near Strang where he attended Strang School through the eleventh grade. He attended Ohiowa High School his senior year because he wanted to play basketball and graduated in 1946.

    He was baptized June 14, 1928, and confirmed March 14, 1948, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church (South) (now called Grace Lutheran) of Ohiowa. He transferred his membership in 1951 to St. John's Lutheran Church in Ohiowa.
    Wayne married Opal Rose Schrock of Geneva on January 22, 1950, at her brother's home at Davenport, Nebraska. They recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. This marriage was blessed with five daughters--Sherri, Kathy, Deb, Julie, and Kari Jo.

    He had many interests. His favorites were softball/baseball and 4-H. He touched the hearts of many people through softball. Wayne had a very successful record of 645 wins and 185 losses with the Strang Ladies Softball team of 40 years. He received the Jim Hall Memorial Award in recognition of his outstanding coaching ability in 1993 and was inducted in the Nebraska Softball Hall of Fame in 1995. Many awards were received for winning league, invitational, district, and state tournaments. The highlight was winning the State Tournament in 1996.
    Wayne was involved in 4-H for over 50 years. Being active for many years through the 4-H program as a parent, club leader, and supporter, he attended many county fairs and other shows at the local, state, and national levels. His advice to his girls and grandchildren helped them win many honors and awards.
    During his early days of farming, he enjoyed trucking and custom corn shelling. Although his main love was farming, he also enjoyed selling Stormor Bins & Buildings for 45 years. Many trips were made with his red pickup to Omaha, Grand Island, and Fremont
    He was active in many community activities--Strang School Board Member for 50 years, Strang CIP, Geneva Rural Fire Board, Belle Prairie Precinct Board, and Exeter Feeders & Breeders Association.
    Family activities were important to him whether it was a sports activity, 4-H event, or holiday gathering. During the last few years, Wayne enjoyed spending time at Bubba's Anytime for a cup of coffee, meal at noon, afternoon snack, or evening meal with family and friends.
    He was preceded in death by his parents. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Opal; five daughters, Sherri (Jim) Reinsch of Geneva; Kathy (Bruce) Soukup of Strang; Deb (Leroy) Rohr of Tobias; Julie (Chris) Dunker of Strang; Kari Jo (Bryan) Alfs of Shickley. Grandchildren are Marc (Marci) Reinsch of Geneva; Jami (Mark) Schmidt of Strang; Brent Reinsch of Geneva; Derek Reinsch of St. Paul; Kali Reinsch of Sutton. Anthony, Ashton, and Ashli Soukup of Strang. Michael (Katy) Rohr of San Antonio, Texas; Brandon Rohr of Jacksonville, Florida; Dustin Rohr of Tobias. John, Regan, and Adam Alfs of Shickley. Great-grandchildren are Marek and Mara Reinsch of Geneva, Cullan Schmidt of Strang, and Austin Rohr of San Antonio, Texas; Step-great-grandchild Marissa Howard of Geneva; and many cousins and host of friends. Wayne is also survived by a long-time employee of nearly 40 years and special friend, Kenny Ebbeka of Strang.
    Wayne and Opal have always enjoyed their family. He was the one who has always been there, loved, cared, and provided for us. Someone we LOVE with all our heart.

    Wayne married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Frank Edward Matejka was born on 10 Aug 1893 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska (son of Josef "Joseph" Albert Matejka and Caroline Sieber); died on 17 Aug 1971; was buried in Ohiowa Public Cemetery, Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    When he registered for the draft during World War I, he was farminng for himself in Strang NE, and indicated he was born in Ohiowa. He was married and supporting his wife. He was described as medium heighth and stout, with brown hair and eyes.

    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    1930 Census
    Nebraska, Fillmore County, Belle Prairie Twp
    Enumerated April 14, 1930
    ED 30-2 SD 11 Sheet 3B
    66-66
    Matejka, Frank Head R M W 36 M 22 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
    Matejka, Clara Wf F W 36 M 22 Neb Ill Germany
    Matejka, Wayne Son M W 2 3/12 S Neb Neb Neb

    Frank married Clara Marie Rippe about 1916. Clara was born on 16 Aug 1893 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 18 Jun 1947; was buried in Ohiowa Public Cemetery, Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Clara Marie Rippe was born on 16 Aug 1893 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 18 Jun 1947; was buried in Ohiowa Public Cemetery, Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    Children:
    1. 1. Wayne Keith Matejka was born on 7 Jan 1928 in Strang, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Feb 2014 in York, York County, Nebraska; was buried in Ohiowa Public Cemetery, Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Josef "Joseph" Albert Matejka was born on 24 Feb 1865 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia (son of Frantisek "Frank" Matejka and Marie Manzelka); died on 28 Feb 1939 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 4 Mar 1939 in Ohiowa Public Cemetery, Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    1900 Census
    Nebraska, Fillmore County, Belle Prarie Twp
    Enumerated 1 and 2 Jun 1900
    SD 4 ED 17 Sheet 1A
    8-8
    Matejka, Joseph Head W M Feb 1865 35 M 9 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1879 Na farmer
    Matejka, Caroline Wf W F Sep 1869 30 M 9 4/4 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1872 25
    Matejka, Joseph Son W M Feb 1892 8 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
    Matejka, Frank Son W M Aug 1893 6 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
    Matejka, Rudolph Son W M Feb 1895 5 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
    Matejka, Rosa Dtr W F Jun 1897 s S Neb Bohemia Bohemia

    1910 Census
    Nebraska, Fillmore County, Belle Prarie Twp
    Enumerated 26 and 27 Apr 1910
    SD 4 ED 118 Sheet 5A
    84-86
    Matejka, Joseph Head M W 45 m1 18 Aust(Czech) Aust(Czech) Aust(Czech) 1878 Na English Farmer
    Matejka, Caroline Wf F W 40 m1 19 8/8 Aust(Czech) Aust(Czech) Aust(Czech) 1871 English
    Matejka, Joseph Son M W 18 S Neb Aust(Czech) Aust(Czech) Farm Laborer
    Matejka, Frank Son M W 16 S Neb Aust(Czech) Aust(Czech) Farm Laborer
    Matejka, Rudolph Son M W 15 S Neb Aust(Czech) Aust(Czech) Farm Laborer
    Matejka, Rosa Dtr F W 12 S Neb Aust(Czech) Aust(Czech)
    Matejka, John Son M W 10 S Neb Aust(Czech) Aust(Czech)
    Matejka, Lillian Dtr F W 8 S Neb Aust(Czech) Aust(Czech)
    Matejka, Charles Son M W 6 S Neb Aust(Czech) Aust(Czech)
    Matejka, Helen Dtr F W 4 S Neb Aust(Czech) Aust(Czech)

    Josef married Caroline Sieber about 1891. Caroline (daughter of Frantisek "Frank" Sieber and Helena Heinova) was born on 22 Sep 1869 in Hermanice, Bohemia; died on 19 May 1959 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 23 May 1959 in Ohiowa Public Cemetery, Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Caroline Sieber was born on 22 Sep 1869 in Hermanice, Bohemia (daughter of Frantisek "Frank" Sieber and Helena Heinova); died on 19 May 1959 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 23 May 1959 in Ohiowa Public Cemetery, Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    The daughter of Frank J. SIEBER and Helena HEINOVA. FindAGrave states that her tombstone is inscribed "born Hermsdorf, Bohemia, Austria".. (no photo shown).

    Children:
    1. Joseph A. Matejka was born on 4 Feb 1892 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 28 Jul 1972 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Ohiowa Public Cemetery, Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 2. Frank Edward Matejka was born on 10 Aug 1893 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Aug 1971; was buried in Ohiowa Public Cemetery, Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. Rudolph Matejka was born on 6 Feb 1895 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in Mar 1976 in Hodges, Phelps County, Nebraska; was buried in Prairie Home Cemetery, Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska.
    4. Rosa "Rose Mary" Matejka was born on 28 Jun 1897 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 26 Jul 1995 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Ohiowa Public Cemetery, Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    5. John Lewis Matejka was born on 10 Aug 1900 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Jun 1977 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Ohiowa Public Cemetery, Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    6. Lillian Matejka was born about 1902 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.
    7. Charles Matejka was born about 1904 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.
    8. Helen Matejka was born about 1906 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Frantisek "Frank" Matejka was born on 18 Aug 1835 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 3 Dec 1913 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Frank Matejka emigrated fall 1877 from left Trstice, Bohemia and came to the United States settling on a homestead near Milligan, NE. They came to America on the ship "Odessa". They first settled NE of Milligan, NE. Mr. and Mrs. Matejka had 6 sons and 3 daughters.

    Copied from the notes of Rod Girmus, his tree can be found at RootsWeb's WorldConnect:

    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=girmus



    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    1880 Census
    Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
    FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M8Y8-K4K : accessed 02 Dec 2013), Anton Maetetka in household of Frank Maetetka, Liberty, Fillmore, Nebraska, United States; citing sheet 505B, family 3, NARA microfilm publication T9-0748
    Frank Maetetka M 45 Czechoslovakia
    Mary Maetetka Wife F 42 Czechoslovakia
    Frank Maetetka Son M 10 Czechoslovakia
    Anton Maetetka Son M 8 Czechoslovakia
    Emmil Maetetka Son M 4 Czechoslovakia
    Christina Maetetka Dtr F 1 Czechoslovakia

    1900 Census
    Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
    Enumerated 2 and 4 Jun 1900
    SD 4 ED 29 Sheet 2A
    29-29
    Matika, Frank Head W M Jan 1835 65 M 40 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1878 22 Farmer
    Matika, Mary Wf W F Jan 1839 61 M 40 12/9 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1878 22
    Matika, Anton Son W M Mar 1875 25 S Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1879
    Matika, Charley Son W M Jan 1878 22 S Boehmia Bohemia Bohemia 1878
    Matika, Emil Son M W Feb 1880 20 S Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1878 22
    Matika, Mary Dtr W F Mar 1884 16 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia


    1910 Census
    Nebraska, Fillmore county, Liberty Twp
    Enumerated 15 Apr 1910
    SD 4 ED 32 Sheet 1B
    18-18
    Matejka, Charles M Head M W 33 m1 0 AustBohemia AustBohemia AustBohemia 1879 Pa English Laborer Farm
    Matejka, Anna E Wf F W 22 M1 0 0/0 Neb AustBohemia AustBohemia English
    Matejka, Frank Father M W 75 m1 49 GerBohemia AustBohemia GerGerman 1879 Pa Bohemian
    Matejka, Marie A Mother F W 71 M1 49 12/9 AustBohemia AustBohemia AustBohemia 1879 __ Bohemian

    Frantisek married Marie Manzelka about 1860 in Bohemia. Marie was born on 15 Jul 1839 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 3 Oct 1913 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Marie Manzelka was born on 15 Jul 1839 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 3 Oct 1913 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    In the Milligan Centennial book, she is listed as Marie Petracek. The FindAGrave listing for this family instead shows her as Marie MANZELKA Matejka. The photo of her tombstone is also inscribed Marie, Jeho MANZELKA.

    Children:
    1. Vaclav "James" Matejka was born on 25 Jul 1859 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 2 Oct 1908 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 4. Josef "Joseph" Albert Matejka was born on 24 Feb 1865 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 28 Feb 1939 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 4 Mar 1939 in Ohiowa Public Cemetery, Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. Antonie "Tonie" Matejka was born on 11 Jul 1870 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 14 Apr 1956; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    4. Frantisek "Frank" Matejka was born on 26 May 1871 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 27 Oct 1957 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    5. Anton Matejka was born in Mar 1875 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; and died.
    6. Karel "Charles" Matejka was born on 6 Dec 1876 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 3 Jul 1943 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    7. Emil Matejka was born on 1 May 1877 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 17 Dec 1965 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 20 Dec 1965 in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    8. Christinia Matejka 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.
    9. Marie Matejka was born on 17 Apr 1883 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Apr 1940 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  3. 10.  Frantisek "Frank" Sieber was born on 18 Aug 1837 in Hermanice, Bohemia; died on 19 Apr 1916 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 23 Apr 1916 in Glengary Pioneer Cemetery, Ohiowas, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Frantisek married Helena Heinova before 1862 in Hermanice, Bohemia. Helena was born on 31 Dec 1837 in Kunratice, Bohemia; died on 28 Apr 1913 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Glengary Pioneer Cemetery, Ohiowas, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Helena Heinova was born on 31 Dec 1837 in Kunratice, Bohemia; died on 28 Apr 1913 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Glengary Pioneer Cemetery, Ohiowas, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Dennis Belohlavy notes she was born in Kunnersdorf, German-Bohemia.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Dennis Belohlavy indicates Frank from Hermsdorf, Bohemia, which is also where he and Helena were married, as was as being the birthplace of their oldest children.

    Children:
    1. Frantisek "Frank" J. Sieber was born on 21 Jul 1862 in Hermanice, Bohemia; and died.
    2. Mary Sieber was born on 22 Jun 1864 in Hermanice, Bohemia; died on 6 Mar 1894 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Glengary Pioneer Cemetery, Ohiowas, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. Theresa Sieber was born on 1 Dec 1866 in Hermanice, Bohemia; and died.
    4. 5. Caroline Sieber was born on 22 Sep 1869 in Hermanice, Bohemia; died on 19 May 1959 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 23 May 1959 in Ohiowa Public Cemetery, Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    5. Anna Josepha Sieber was born on 9 Aug 1872 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.
    6. John Henry Sieber was born on 18 Jun 1875 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 Mar 1951 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 13 Mar 1951 in Glengary Pioneer Cemetery, Ohiowas, Fillmore County, Nebraska.