Ernest "Ernie" Frank Becwar

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He graduated from Exeter Highs School in 1939, and farmed with his father until he entered the service on December 22, 1944. He trained at Fort Hood in Texas, and left for overseas duty in May 1945, stationed in Luzon, Philippines and Yokohoma, Japan as a station master. He was discharged November 18, 1946 and had attained the rank of sergeant. Upon returning home, he resumed farming, and played the drums with several local polka dance bands. (Milligan, Nebraska, 1988-2008, pp. 108-109).

Becwar - Ernest F., 81, Exeter, died Sunday (6/29/03). Born, Exeter (5/9/22) to Frank and Agnes (Kuss) Becwar. Retired farmer.

Survivors: wife, Frances, Exeter; sons, daughters-in-law, Larry and Nancy, Henderson, Nev., Jack and Lori, Lincoln; sister, brother-in-law, Darlene and Emil Krejdl, Milligan; six grandchildren.

Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, United Methodist Church, Exeter. The Rev. Tessa Louch. Exeter Cemetery. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Exeter. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association, Exeter American Legion, or Exeter United Methodist Church.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Ernest married Frances M. Hladky on 6 Jun 1944 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. Frances (daughter of Frank Hladky and Helen Novak) was born on 11 May 1926 in Pleasant Hill, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 27 May 2021 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Exeter Cemetery, Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]