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Fred E. Vodak

LINCOLN - Fred E. Vodak 86 of Lincoln passed away on January 16, 2013.

Fred was born anuary 29, 1926 in West Lima, Wisconsin. He was the son of Joseph and Mary Vodak. Fred was the youngest of 6 children. He was preceded in death by both of his parents and all of his siblings. He was united in marriage to Josephine Bolint on September 8, 1944 at Viola, Wisconsin. Josephine survives him. He is also survived by daughter Sharon (Larry) Simonson of Lincoln, son Freddie (Bonnie) Vodak of Reedsburg, WI, 5 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.

Fred served in the Marine Corp during World War II. He and Josephine spent most of their 68 married years as dairy farmers in Wisconsin. They also had several foster children and took a year off to serve as house parents at Cookson Hills Children's Home. Fred taught Sunday School for many years. He retired from F&M Bank in Wisconsin. They moved to Lincoln in 1995 where they lived at The Christian Village for 18 years. Fred was a part of the maintenance staff at The Christian Village for 12 years. He was a member of Lincoln Christian Church. Fred loved hunting and fishing and cheering for the Green Bay Packers. His greatest love was God, Josephine, and his family.

There will be a memorial service (no visitation) at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Holland Barry& Bennett Funeral Homein Lincoln with Ryan Edgecombe officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to The Christian Village of Lincoln.

Published by The Lincoln Courier on Jan. 18, 2013.
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My wife Deanna and I have wonderful memories of time with Fred & Josephine. Fred was a kind and wonderful man who loved us during our first ministry in Wisconsin. He will be missed, but I look forward to seeing him again some day in Heaven.

James Hansee

January 19, 2013

Dear Christian Friends, My memories of Fred are as a strong Christian man. You are right in saying his loves were God, Josephine and his family. He was in every facet a strong man of the faith and it will be such a pleasure to see him some day in glory. Josephine, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs and love in Christ.

Mary Turner

January 19, 2013

We are so sorry for the loss of Fred Vodak; Ken has many happy memories of their service together for the Lord as elders in West Lima, WI Church of Christ! The Lord greeted him, "Welcome home thou good and faithful servant, enter into the joys of your Lord."

Eldon & Betty Kenworthy

January 18, 2013

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