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Frank Joseph Turek, III

Male 1958 - 2022  (64 years)


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  • Name Frank Joseph Turek 
    Suffix III 
    Born 7 Mar 1958  Friend, Saline County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 30 Nov 2022  Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    • Obituary for Frank J. Turek III

      A Graveside Committal of Ashes for Frank will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan, Nebraska.

      Kim Dunker will preside over the Graveside Service.

      Frank Joseph Turek III was born to Frank Joseph Turek Jr. and Helen Viola (Beranek) Turek on March 7, 1958 at the Friend Hospital in Friend, Nebraska. He passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at the Fillmore County Hospital at the age of 64 years, 8 months and 23 days. He was one of 2 children born in the family.

      After a hard start, Frankie, as he was affectionately known, became a healthy little boy who was full of energy. As he became older, he enjoyed riding his bicycle all over Milligan with his friends, usually followed by his faithful dog, Fido. Frankie graduated with the Milligan High School class of 1976. He enjoyed playing football in his high school days.

      After high school, Frankie was employed by Biba Engineering, Kawasaki of Lincoln, Timpte Trailer, and finally Kassik Milling in Milligan, Nebraska. Dean always said that Frankie was "one hell of a welder." He was eventually forced into early retirement for health reasons. After his retirement, Frankie enjoyed and appreciated a hog roast put on by the community of Milligan to help him with his medical expenses.

      Frankie was married to Diane Wickwire and he loved her children, Amanda, Elaine & Jason, as his own. He and Diane were later divorced and in Frankie's later years he found companionship with his old friend, Julie Pimental. She was a constant friend for him for many years. They had much fun together and especially enjoyed a trip to Florida with Julie's sister and brother-in-law, attending Daytona Bike Week, the Lynyrd Skynyrd Bar, and watching a space shuttle launch as they viewed from Cocoa Beach.

      Frankie loved all sports especially football and baseball. He was an avid Husker and Chicago Cubs Fan. He even took his beloved mother, whom he called 'Hubbard' to a Cubs game with several of his good friends. Frank also enjoyed listening to his radio, especially his polka music and rock 'n roll. When Frankie got his dish network tv he was excited to be able to watch all of his favorite sporting events and T.V. shows including Gunsmoke, Big Valley, Cheyenne, and various old movies. When Frankie was unable to drive, he was always ready to go on a road trip with anyone to any place, just to get out of the house.

      Frankie had a twinkle in his eye, and he was truly one of a kind. Some would say he was a Milligan Legend with his booming voice and never-ending love of Rock 'n Roll music. He had a heart of gold, loved his animals, enjoyed a good party, strumming the guitar, and riding his Harley. He also had a passion for vegetable gardening. Hours were spent weeding the garden and tipping a couple cold ones in the process.

      Frankie moved to Ohiowa in 2009 and resided there until his passing. While living in Ohiowa, he found part time employment with B.J. Mussman running the road grader and maintaining township roads in Franklin and Belle Prairie Township. In the fall, he would work the grader for many local farmers repairing the farm fields for spring planting. Frankie continued doing this job until a fall made it impossible for him to continue working.

      When Frankie's health started to fail, he took it in stride and lived his life to the fullest until the end.

      Frank was preceded in death by his parents Frank Jr. and Helen Turek.

      He is survived by his sister Sara Lois Scott; nephew Zak Scott; close friends Julie Pimental, Cathy Meyer, and Sharon Elznic; 3 step children Amanda, Elaine and Jason; his loving dog Buddy; and numerous cousins and friends.

      From Farmer & Son Funeral Home website

      Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy
    Person ID I48195  Strong Family Tree
    Last Modified 14 Dec 2022 

    Father Frank Joseph Turek, Jr,   b. 28 Jul 1910, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Oct 1978, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years) 
    Mother Helen Viola Beranek,   b. 12 Mar 1917, Lawrence, Nuckolls County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 May 2010, Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 93 years) 
    Family ID F14492  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 7 Mar 1958 - Friend, Saline County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 30 Nov 2022 - Fillmore County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
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