Elden Cech

Elden Robert Cech, 82, of rural Clarkson, Nebraska passed away peacefully at the Clarkson Community Care Center on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church-Heun in rural Clarkson, NE. Mass of Christian Burial to follow at the church. Father Jairo Congote will be the celebrant. Interment will be in the Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery with a luncheon to follow in the church basement. Minnick Funeral Home in West Point, NE is assisting with the arrangements.
Elden was born on September 15, 1942 to Theodore & Lillian (Cernin) Cech. His family lived in rural Clarkson and when he was 8 yrs old moved to the farm that he lived and worked on most of his life. Following the family's move he was educated at Rural District #47 Grade School and Clarkson High School. He was anxious to earn money and began working at A.A. Pimper Motors in Howells, NE. His job consisted of servicing cars, running a tow truck, and later he was in charge of the body shop. He enjoyed reminding his kids that $40/wk was a fair wage when he began his career.
He married Ruth M. Pieper on June 24, 1961 at St. John's Catholic Church, Howells, NE. They resided in Howells until 1971 and then moved to the Cech family farm where they raised their six children and farmed for over 50 years.
He was a member of Holy Trinity Heun. Through the years he was involved and volunteered for many parish events, was a member of Knights of Columbus, and most recently served as a church money counter. He also served on the District 1R School Board. Elden's top priorities included:
Faith - Praying many rosaries on his iPad with family
Family - Ruth, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and all his relatives
Friends & Neighbors
Fun – Playing cards, firing up his woodstove, playing polka music, fixing cars, gardening, a trip to the Columbus Sales Pavilion, and an occasional visit to the casinos.
Elden is survived by:
Daughter-Kathrina (Steve) McGuire of Wisner, NE and son-
Matt (Becky) McGuire
Daughter-Lilly (Dave) Ulrich of West Point, NE and children-
Teresa (Jack) Goebel
Nathan (Shelby) Ulrich
Daughter-Mary (Randy) Kreikemeier of North Bend, NE and children-
Brittnie (Jerry) Muller
Nicole (Dusty) Pond
Jaki (Pete) Kenney
Daughter-Rachel (Brian) Evers of Denison, IA and children-
Devon (Amanda) Evers
Alyssa (Marcus) Rihner
Dawson Evers
Daughter-Janel (Rod) Brune of Columbus, NE and children-
Brett (Katelyn) Brune
Bridgette (Michael) May
Son-Elden (Angie Rosendale) Cech of Lincoln, NE and children-
Cory Rosendale
Ethan Cech
27 Great Grandchildren
Sister-in-Law-Loretta Pieper of West Point, NE
Numerous nieces and nephews
Elden was preceded in death by: Wife-Ruth, Parents-Theodore & Lillian Cech, Father & Mother-in-Law-William & Katherine Pieper, Sister-Ione (Melvin) Horst, Sister-Margaret (Norris) Groteluschen, Sister-Elaine (Eldon) Asche, Sister-in-Law-Kathleen (Bill) Dennis, Brother-in-Law-Dallan (Ruth) Pieper, Sister-in-Law-JoAnn (Russell) McMullin, Brother-in-Law-Elmer (Darlene) Pieper, Brother-in-Law-Roger Pieper, and Great Grandchild-Luella Goebel.