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David John Capek

Male 1948 - 2023  (75 years)


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  • Name David John Capek  [1
    Birth 30 Mar 1948  Friend, Saline, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Death 19 Dec 2023  Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • He graduated from Exeter Public School in 1966, and completed his PhD in Political Science at UNL, returning to farm the land that had been in his family for over 100 years.

      Obituary

      David John Capek was born to John James & Rosemary (Kovanda) Capek on March 30, 1948 at Friend, Nebraska. He passed away on December 19, 2023 at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 75 years, 8 months, and 20 days. He was one of 2 children born in the family.

      David grew up on a farm near Milligan, Nebraska. He graduated from Exeter High School with the class of 1966. He went on to attend Nebraska Wesleyan University, graduating in 1970. While at Wesleyan, David met Denise King and they were married on June 6, 1971. To this union three children were born: Karel, Haley, and Morgan. After graduating from Wesleyan, David attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and obtained a Master's Degree and Ph.D. in political science. After college, he worked for the Nebraska Department of Corrections Research area before returning to the family farm in 1980. He raised Registered Angus Cattle and farmed the family farm ground until retirement.

      David stayed busy with the farming operation, helping to raise the children with the busy work schedule of a medical doctor wife, children's 4-H projects and various school events. After retirement, David spent most of his time in Lincoln. He enjoyed attending Broadway productions at the Orpheum Theatre in Omaha, travelling, reading, and sports, especially Husker Volleyball. He also enjoyed working on his Thunderbird, but he especially valued time spent with wife, children, and grandchildren.

      David was also a faithful blood donor as long as his health permitted. He answered many donor requests and understood what an important gift it was for others, especially after his wife's survival of lymphoma.

      David was preceded in death by his father & mother John & Rosemary Capek.

      He is survived by his wife Denise Capek, MD of Lincoln, Nebraska; children Karel Capek, MD & wife Janet of Victoria, Texas, Haley Peters, Ph.D & husband Dr. Darrick Peters of Elkhorn, Nebraska, and Morgan Capek of Lincoln, Nebraska; sister Dr. Marilyn Capek of Winchester, Massachusetts; eight grandchildren including Rudy Capek, Ryker Peters, Kyran Peters, Zyan Peters, Tytus Peters, Helen Capek, Ingrid Capek, and Greta Capek; and many nieces and nephews.

      Services pending.

      Memorials are suggested to Nebraska Public Television.

      (Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Farmer & Son)
    Person ID I3330  Strong Family Tree
    Last Modified 29 Feb 2024 

    Father John James Capek,   b. 10 Feb 1916, Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Oct 1960, Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 44 years) 
    Mother Rosemary Kovanda,   b. 27 May 1921, Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Jul 2011, Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 90 years) 
    Marriage 22 Oct 1946  [1
    Family ID F1931  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Living 
    Children 
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    Family ID F1936  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 9 Dec 2006 

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    Link to Google MapsDeath - 19 Dec 2023 - Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S219] Milligan Centennial History Book Committee HISTORY OF MILLIGAN, NEBRASKA 1888-1988 (Walsworth Publishing, Marceline, MO), p 238 (Reliability: 3).

    2. [S26] Milligan Centennial History Book Committee, "Milligan Nebraska 1988-2008, Centennial Supplement Book", p. 132 (Reliability: 3).