Frank E. Hrdy

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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]