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Robert Polacek Obituary

Robert "Bob" Polacek

March 14, 2025

Robert "Bob" Polacek, 100, of Wahoo, Neb., entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 14, 2025 in Wahoo, Neb.

Survived by daughters, Audrey (Steve) Chromy, Eileen (Allen) Bell, Carole, Julie (Daryl) Bartek, Terri (Dr. Bob) Mathews; many other family members and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 10:30 a.m., at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, 214 E. 2nd St., Wahoo, Neb.

Visitation, Monday, March 17, 2025, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., with 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Rosary all at church.

Interment with military honors at St. John Cemetery, Prague, Neb.

Memorials may be directed to the Robert & Arline Polacek Memorial Fund for Neumann High School or the American Heart Association.

Visit www.marcysvoboda.com to leave condolences.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lincoln Journal Star on Mar. 18, 2025.

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Bob Sawdon

March 19, 2025

Mr. Polacek was always very friendly and always working on the farm and you could tell he really enjoyed when all his family was in the house. Rest in Peace

Bob Sawdon

American Heart Association

March 18, 2025

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church

214 E. 2nd St., Wahoo, NE

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211 North Linden Street, Wahoo, NE 68066

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