Josef Nesvara

1944 - 2024

Josef Nesvara

March 31, 1944 - October 21, 2024

Josef Nesvara passed away peacefully on Oct. 21, 2024, at the Ogallala Community Hospital.

Joe was born to Josef Sr. and Marie Nesvara in Czechoslovakia on March 31, 1944. Joe, his parents and one sibling relocated to the United States where he graduated high school in North Platte.

He married and had four children. Throughout the years, he held many jobs from an accountant to working in a warehouse. He eventually got remarried to Fonda (Johnston) and they spent over 20 wonderful years together until she passed away in 2017. Joe really enjoyed playing pool and collecting cars and knives. He had a passion for woodworking and handcrafted some beautiful pieces throughout the years.

He enjoyed being in the mountains whenever he was able, however he also loved sitting outside on his porch enjoying nature. He thoroughly loved dogs and the Huskers. He also loved tending to his rose bushes that had been passed down from loved ones through the years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Josef Sr. and Marie Nesvara; sister, Jana Ridinger; and his wife, Fonda.

His survivors include his children, Joe (Colleen) Nesvara, Mike Nesvara, Jeff (Nicki) Nesvara and Melissa Bittner; grandchildren, Jack Nesvara, Samantha (Josh) Terry, Austin (Teasha) Nesvara, Dalton (Kay) Nesvara, Jacob Nesvara, Jaxson Nesvara, Charlie Halligan, Jessie Ortega, Seth Bittner and Marlee Bittner; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Online condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com.

Cremation was chosen. Memorial service is at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, at Prairie Hills Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Brassfield officiating. Prairie Hills Funeral Home, Ogallala, is in charge of arrangements.