Emil "Skelly" Havel

Notes:

Emil was a trucker for several years, owned and operated a restaurant, and did carpenter work for many people. He and his brother Bill built various dwellings around the community. He was one of the first volunteer firemen and served the town of Milligan for 68 years. He was a charter member of the Knight of Pythias and a member of the ZCBJ Lodge. His nickname was "Skelly." (Milligan, p 292).

Emil married Tonie Laun on 5 Oct 1914 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Tonie (daughter of Frank Laun and Mary Yeck) was born on 23 Oct 1898 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 19 Oct 1990 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Herman Michl. Herman (son of Frank Joseph Michl and Emma Pechota) was born on 9 Aug 1911 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 22 Mar 1961 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 25 Mar 1961 in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Irma married Albert Naimon on 26 Nov 1963. Albert was born on 2 Jan 1915 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 1 Jan 1982 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 4 Jan 1982 in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Emil graduated from Milligan High School in 1935. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on March 2, 1936. While in the service, he married Blanche Herynk in Long Beach, California. He was discharged in March, 1940 and worked in the shipyards until being recalled into the Navy during World War II. After the war, Emil resumed employment in the shipyards. He later worked as a purchasing agent of the Long Beach Hospital. His final employer was the Shell Oil Company in Wilmington, California. Emil retired from Shell in June, 1979. Blanche and Emil enjoy their sons and daughter-in-law and also their three granddaughters: Gary's daughter Cherise who is twelve and Richard and Kathy's daughters: Lindsey, seven and Kelly, four (all as of 1988). (Milligan, p 291).

Emil married Blanche Marie Herynk on 20 Jun 1939 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. Blanche (daughter of Joseph Herynk and Anna Dlouhy) was born on 22 Jul 1916 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 23 Sep 2013 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California; was buried on 30 Sep 2013 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Donald graduated from Milligan Public School in 1938, after which he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (1940-1942). He was drafted into the U.S. Army, and was stationed overseas in the European Theatres of Ardennes, Normandy and Rhineland. He was a special vehicle operator. After returning from the service, he operated a filling station in Milligan. He later was employed at Barstow Elevator. In 1958, Don and Helen moved to Exeter where he was employed as a bookkeeper for Co-op Elevators. His final position was as an employee of Jacobsens' Trucking in Fairmont. (Milligan, p 290).

Obituary, Lincoln Star Journal dated 20 Apr 2000

Havel -- Donald R. "Mick," 78, Milligan, died Thursday (4/27/00) in Lincoln. Born, Milligan. Veteran, WWII.

Survivors: wife, Helen; daughter, Norene Fitzgerald, Exeter; sisters, Sister M. Frances Ann Havel, Grand Island, Virgie Smith, Lincoln; four step-grandchildren; nieces, nephews.

Cremation, no services. Burial of ashes at a later date. No visitation. Memorials to Milligan Rescue Unit.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Donald married Helen Hendrych on 31 Dec 1945 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Helen (daughter of Jaroslav Hendrych and Anezka "Agnes" Fuchs) was born on 16 Oct 1921 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 5 Jun 2014 in Nebraska; was buried in Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Lincoln County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Gene P. Smith, 68 of Lincoln, passed away November 23, 2022. Gene was born on August 17, 1954 in Crete, Nebraska to Billie and Virgie (Havel) Smith. He grew up in Lincoln where he graduated from East High in 1972. He was active in sports during high school, playing football, basketball, and baseball. Gene worked in the tire industry for 50 years, retiring in April of this year.

He enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling, playing softball and horses. He was a coach to his kids in both sports and life. In recent years, Gene loved watching his grandchildren as they started competing in their sporting events.

Gene is survived by his wife Jane and their children Kyle (wife Sara) Smith of Beverly Hills, MI, Scott (wife Katie) Smith of Lincoln and Stacy (husband Tyler) Stahly of Hickman; five grandchildren: Addison Smith, Jackson Smith, Wyatt Smith, Benny Smith and Savannah Stahly; his mother Virgie of Lincoln and sister Barb (husband Mike) Honnerman (sic-actually is Honerman) of North Platte as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father Billie Smith and sister Sue Lockee.

There will be a Memorial Service at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, November 29 at Sesostris Shrine Center, 1050 Saltillo Road. A Celebration of Life to follow from 4 pm to 6 pm at the Sesostris Shrine Center.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)