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Engelbert Hrnicek Obituary
May 9, 1934 - February 27, 2025
Engelbert B. "Bert" Hrnicek was born at home on May 9, 1934, the youngest child of Engelbert J. and Katherine (Soukup) Hrnicek and passed away on February 27, 2025, in Seward, Neb., at the age of 90 years, nine months and 18 days.
Bert grew up on the family farm between Bee and Dwight. He attended country school through the 8th grade and then attended Assumption Catholic High School where he graduated with the Class of 1952. Bert enlisted into the Army National Guard where he served eight years in the U.S. Army Band. Upon his honorable discharge, Bert returned home to the farm. On February 11, 1961, He was united in marriage to Mary L. Hamsa at St. Mary's Catholic Church in David City and to this union five children were born. Bert farmed near Dwight until his retirement in 1990-91. He loved music and played the Tenor and Alto Saxophone, Clarinet and sang for several Czech bands from high school until he was in his 70's. Bert was a longtime member of Assumption Catholic Church and later at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings.
Survivors cherishing his memory include his wife of 64 years, Mary L. Hrnicek, Seward; five children and their spouses, Randy and wife, Chris Hrnicek, Cary, NC, Noreen and husband, Ken Pinkerton, Lincoln, Beth and husband, Rich Kikla, Carlisle, PA, Marty Hrnicek, Blair, NE and Eric and wife, Peggy Hrnicek, St. Louis, MO; eight grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. To this obituary we add our thoughts, prayers and memories of a life shared with Bert.
A Rosary will be prayed at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Graveside and Inurnment will follow at 2 p.m., at Assumption Catholic Cemetery, Dwight. Memorial contributions may be made to HoriSun Hospice or to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home, Seward condolences at www.zabkaperduefuneralhome.com.
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