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2011
Brian Soukup Obituary
Grimes
Brian Joseph Soukup, 45, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011, after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at Assumption Catholic Church in Granger, followed by burial at Sunny Hill Cemetery in Grimes.
Brian was born on October 12, 1966 to George and Glena Soukup. He graduated in 1985 from Norfolk Senior High School in Norfolk, Nebraska. Brian attended Wayne State College before moving to Omaha, Nebraska where he later met his wife and best friend of 21 years, Nancy Ludemann. Brian and Nancy married on October 6, 1990 and together they raised three beautiful daughters, Melissa Kay, Kimberly Marie, and Jessica Lynn. They lived in Omaha, Nebraska for 16 years until moving to their current residency of Grimes, Iowa in 2006.
Brian had a larger-than-life personality and could become friends with any person he met. He touched the lives of many with his caring, loving, and tender heart. For thirteen straight years, Brian coached his daughters in soccer, basketball and softball. But most importantly, he was a mentor and teacher every day of their lives. Brian was an avid Chargers and Huskers fan, and in any spare time in the summer, he loved to be out on the lake with his family.
Those left behind to cherish Brian's memory include: his loving wife, Nancy; three daughters, Melissa, Kimberly, and Jessica; his father, George, and mother, Glena. Brian also leaves to mourn: father-in-law, Bill Ludemann; brothers-in-law, Steve (Paulette) Ludemann, Mike (Ellen) Ludemann, and Joe (Sue) Ludemann; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Ann Ludemann, and grandparents, George and Dolores Courtney, and Adolf and Ethel Soukup.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Assumption Church in Granger where a vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network or Mercy Hospice in Johnston.
The family would like to thank his oncologist Dr. Thomas Buroker, and nurses, Michelle and Pat. Also to be thanked are Drs. Lederhaas, Kollmorgen, and Bussey, the nurses of Powell 3, and the staff at Mercy Hospice.
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Stephanie Horeis
December 5, 2011
To Brian's Family ~ My prayers are with you. Brian was a wonderful person. He was sincere, kind and thoughtful. I knew him 20 years ago when I worked at the bank. He was absolutely one of our very favorite customers. He was a great man.
Karen Reiser
November 23, 2011
Nancy & family
Our hearts go out to you during this sad time. May God wrap you in his loving embrace and comfort you in the days ahead. Although we didn't know Brian that well, we know he was a loving husband and father and will forever hold a special place in your hearts. Sincerly, Virgil, Karen & Vanessa
Mrs. Mixan
November 22, 2011
Dear Soukup family, my heart goes out to you. I remember when I taught Melissa and Kimberly that he was such an involved father and loved his daughters so much. His life was so short, but I'm sure he lived it to its fullest.
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November 22, 2011
Nancy, Melissa, Kim, & Jessica,
We are so sorry for your loss, Brian was a wonderfull person. He is at his final resting place in heaven and will always be watching over you.
The dear Lord called for him for he was one of the great ones.
We loved him dearly.
Gary & Maxine Kratky
November 22, 2011
I knew Brian from His visits to C.J's Homecenter. He was always such a happy person. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Kenneth Yagodinski
November 22, 2011
To Brian's entire family, Rich Kaldahl and I knew Brian when he worked at Cox Communications here in Omaha. He was always such a ray of sunshine to all of us who knew and worked with him. He would help anyone who asked and please know that all of us here feel your loss as we got to know how fantastic a person he was. God bless you all.
Lynda Turnquist
November 22, 2011
Nancy & girls, we will continue to keep you all in our prayers! We were very sorry when we heard the news in Church on Sunday. May you be blessed with the knowledge that you will have an angel to guide you in all the struggling steps you will be asked to take these next few days and know that he will be at your side every day giving you the strength to complete the tasks you think you can't complete! Turnquist Family (Omaha, NE.)
Tim Widhalm
November 22, 2011
Dear Soukup Family:
We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. I have known Brian since I was in grade school and we spent a lot of time together as kids. I also had the honor of working with Brian and his parents over the years. I always admired Brian's “Don't be afraid to try something new” attitude as he always stayed positive and had encouraging words for others. Brian had a lot to be thankful for and will be missed by many
Tim and Cheryl Widhalm
Norfolk, NE
Knights of Columbus
Tim Heller, Knights of Columbus
November 22, 2011
Nancy, Melissa, Kimberly & Jessica:
On behalf of myself, my family and the Knights of Columbus let me extend my deepest condolences.
Brian will be greatly missed. I will remember him as a good father and a fun-loving Knight of Columbus. His sense of humor and jovial nature made him a joy to be around.
He will be remembered in a daily mass at St. Mary's Church in New Haven, CT where Fr. Michael J. McGivney established the Knights in 1882 with all brother Knights and their wives.
If there is anything we can do, please don't hesitate to call.
Angie Costanzo
November 22, 2011
Dear Soukup Girls,
I'm am so sorry and saddend to hear of your loss. I will never forget all the fun we had taking care of your girls and how wonderful you two are as parents. My thoughts and prayers go out to you girls.
Max and Lynne Mumby
November 21, 2011
Dear Soukup Ladies,
Max and I want to let you know how sorry we are for your loss. I have to say that Brian was such a welcoming person and when we transferred tho SJA he stood out as one that made us feel at home there. We had some fun times and many good laughs together. He had a great sense of humor and really was so easy to talk to. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for your family at this time.
November 21, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Brian made a huge difference in the lives of those who cared for him during his courageous battle. I only knew him for a short time, but he really knew how to teach others what courage and strength was all about. And his love for his girls and Nancy was amazing, you could see it in his eyes each time he spoke about them.
-Krista Reha, RN (Des Moines)
Dennis Bussey
November 20, 2011
Nancy and Girls,
I was very captivated by Brian's larger than life personality. He was such a joy to care for. I throughly enjoyed my time serving as his medical provider. I will certainly miss him. He exhibited tremendous courage in his battle with cancer. I learned a great deal from his over powering faith in God. His spirituality will leave a lasting impression on my personal faith journey. I look forward to meeting him again in a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Dr Bussey
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