Jan "John" Holpuch

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The son of Peter and Kate HOLPUCH. He contracted 80 acres of railroad land in 1878, in Saline County. This land was later sold to Anton KUSKA. He contracted 160 acres, also in Atlanta Township, and later sold to Frank SOUKUP on September 2, 1891.

He and Frank STECH later bought land int he new town of Castor, which it Tobias today. The village granted them a license to sell malt spirits and liquor. John eventually made his home on a lot in Tobias, moving later to the Turkey Creek township. Prior to the turn of the century, he was in the implement business in Milligan.

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Census Information:

1880 Census

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Oc
cupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
John HOLPUCH Self M Male W 41 BOH Farmer BOH BOH
Anna HOLPUCH Wife M Female W 43 BOH Keeping House BOH BOH
Catie HOLPUCH Dau S Female W 10 IA BOH BOH

Source Information:
Census Place Atlanta, Saline, Nebraska
Family History Library Film 1254755
NA Film Number T9-0755
Page Number 128A

Jan married Anna Hancol about 1866. Anna was born about 1837 in Bohemia; died after 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jan married Marie "Mary" Volmut on 6 Nov 1884 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska. Marie (daughter of Joseph Volmut and Anna Vanis) was born on 10 Jun 1862 in Bezdekov, Klatovy, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 30 Mar 1936 in Lawrence, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Frank Rischling. Frank was born before 1887; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Charles Michl on 28 Mar 1910 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Charles was born on 22 Sep 1888 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 13 May 1964; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Frank Hrdy, Jr. on 23 Sep 1913. Frank (son of Frank Hrdy, Sr. and Aloise Stepanek) was born on 25 Nov 1887 in New York City, New York County, New York; died on 15 Feb 1971 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SSN 552-01-0295

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Married a LARSEN.

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Married a VAVRA.

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A 1943 graduate of Milligan High School, he attended business college in Lincoln before serving in the military. After his discharge, he attended the University of Nebraska. He and wife JoAnn live in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and have three children: Paul, Mary (Mrs. Norman Kaczmarek), and Susan (Mrs. Mark Oppegard). (Milligan, p 305).

Frank E. Hrdy 82, passed away Friday (2/27/09) in Lincoln. Hrdy was born in Milligan, Neb. He graduated from the University of Nebraska with a BA in accounting and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He served in WWII and later lived with his wife, Joan, in Sioux Falls, S.D. for over 50 years where they raised their family. In Sioux Falls he was a member of First United Methodist church and was honored by achieving the Worshipful Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge of Minnehaha County. Frank was a golfer, loved to travel, an avid reader, and an accomplished bridge player. He shall always be remembered for his sense of humor, infectious laugh, and the multiple stories and jokes that he would tell over and over again. Frank was a devoted and faithful fan of all Nebraska sport teams. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 year, Joan Maxon Hrdy; his parents, Mary Holpuch Hrdy and Frank L. Hrdy; his sister, Eleanor Hrdy Vavra; and Irma Hrdy Larsen. Frank is survived by his children, Paul Hrdy and wife, Helen; Mary Kaczmarek and husband, Norman; and Susan Oppegard and husband, Mark. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kari Caddell and spouse, Beau; Kristin Livers and spouse, Josh; Tom Kaczmarek and wife, Vanessa; and Beth Kaczmarek; and his sister, Jo Ann Hrdy Keller. Also surviving are multiple nieces and nephews.

Private burial. No visitation. Frank had requested that memorials be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church, 1345 S. 16th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502 or charity of choice. Arrangements by Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home.

(Lincoln Journal Star Online, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Family/Spouse: Joan D. Maxon. Joan was born on 10 Oct 1926 in Nebraska; died on 6 Jul 2006 in Nebraska; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]