Keith Eugene Racek

1936 - 2021  (84 years)

• Name	Keith Eugene Racek  [1]
  Birth	2 Mar 1936	Saunders County, Nebraska   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Death	22 Feb 2021	Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska
  Burial	Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska
  Notes	Keith graduated from North Bend High School in 1954 and entered the U.S. Army in 1957 in which he served two years. He is presently farming the home place which has been in the family for over 75 years. He is a member of the Morse Bluff V.F.D. and Legion Post No. 340 of Morse Bluff. Obituary Keith Eugene Racek, 84 years, of Morse Bluff, NE lost his battle with cancer on Monday, February 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was the oldest of 2 children born on March 2, 1936 to Ray and Mayme (Chvatal) Racek near Morse Bluff, NE. Keith grew up like most kids of this time, playing with his brother Bob spending time with his friends (the nearer the neighbor was the closer the friendship). Keith spent many hours with Marv Hines, walking to school together, sharing a pint of ice cream with 2 wooden spoons as they walked home after school. Keith went to Morse Bluff school till 10th grade then went to North Bend til he graduated high school. Keith enlisted in the Army March 27, 1959 where he served 2 years in the Fort Lewis, Washington. He felt he could have stayed in Washington to be a logger if his father hadn't instilled a responsibility to the farm. He returned to Morse Bluff and the farm and put his everything into what was needed. Keith was a humble, caring, supportive, hard working, and fiercely loyal to those who were there for him. Morse Bluff and its people meant a lot to Keith he grew up on the same farm where he lost his battle against cancer. Keith was a volunteer fireman for many years and ran the road grader for 23 years. He was on the township board for 61 years, American Legion, and board member of the Killian Cemetery managing the ground. He became a ZCBJ member at the age of 1 when his parents bought him a policy. Since then, it changed names to WFLA which Keith continued to be an active member to assist the Czech community. In 1995, Keith met Gilberta "Gilly" Gregg and after 2 years of dating they married. Keith enjoyed becoming a father and grandfather. Keith and Gilly made a great life together, working hard on the farm, assisting Mayme until she passed in 2003, and attending WFLA conventions and toy shows. Keith had a passion for John Deer (model size) toy tractors and successfully rebuilt over 200. Keith went from hospital to nursing home trying to recover from pneumonia when he received the news of cancer. Gilly could not stand the thought of Keith going through all that away from home and her. Keith's wish was to be at home until the end. He was in a lot of pain and discomfort during his last days, but Gilly fulfilled Keith's wish to be at home. Keith was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bob; and nephew, Jim. He is survived by wife, Gilly; children, Gregg Dau, Kendra (Mark) Remington, Renee (Jeff) Robinson, and Clay Mueller; grandchildren, Faith Wagner, Alex Wagner, Dru Mueller, Camden Mueller, Hunner Juzenas, Parker Robinson, Kennen Robinson, Kloey Dau, Elizabeth Remington, Alisha Micek, and Lexi Micek; nieces, Laura Macinio and Bonnie Vaughan; nephews, Ted and Paul Racek. Visitation will be Saturday, February 27, 2021 from 3 P.M. to 6 P.M. at the North Bend funeral home. Friends and family will be sharing memories of Keith starting at 4 P.M.. In Lieu of Flowers, please give donations to Morse Bluff American Legion, Killian Cemetery, or Morse Bluff Volunteer Fire Department. Moser Memorial Chapel, 1040 N. Main, North Bend, NE 68648 402-652-8159. Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy
  Person ID	I770	Strong Family Tree
  Last Modified	6 Dec 2023

  
  

  Father	Raymond Racek,   b. 12 Apr 1911, Nebraska d. 17 Aug 1994, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska (Age 83 years)
  Mother	Mayme Martina Chvatal,   b. 11 Nov 1911, Saunders County, Nebraska d. 5 Jun 2003, Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska (Age 91 years)
  Marriage	30 Jan 1934	Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska   [1]
  	The North Bend Eagle February 22, 1984 Open house set of couple's 50th Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Racek of Morse Bluff will be honored on their 5oth anniversary with an open house from 2-5 pm on Saturday, March 3, at St. Charles Parish Center. Raymond Racek and Mayme Chvatal were married on Jan. 30, 1934. The couple's children, Keith Racek and Robert and Wilma Racek and family, will host the event. All friends and relatives are invited to attend without further invitation. (Newspaper clipping courtesy of Carolyn Mastny)
  Family ID	F576	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Gilberta A. Gregg,   b. 27 Dec 1946, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa d. 3 Dec 2023, Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska (Age 76 years)
  Marriage	10 Oct 1995
  Family ID	F14656	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	6 Dec 2023

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - 2 Mar 1936 - Saunders County, Nebraska Death - 22 Feb 2021 - Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska Burial - - Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Sources

  [S190] Mastny, Caroline--Family Researcher, 410 W. 19th Street, Schuyler, Nebraska 68661.