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Ernest Horacek Obituary
Eugene
Feb 9, 1917 - Dec 5, 2011
Age 94. Wilber, NE. Passed away at the Wilber Care Center. Born to Bohumil and Marie Horacek. WW II Veteran. Former school principal in Glenwood, IA, Oakland, IA, Gering, NE, North Platte, NE, and Omaha, NE. Loyal supporter of the Nebraska Czechs. Preceded in death by his parents, spouses: Bernice Carpenter, Katherine Schaer, and Virginia Wise, brother and sister in law: Jerry and Irma Horacek, sister: Valarie Dale, sister and brother in law: Georgia and Ken Lamoreux, brothers in law: Larry Bolyan and Vince Mazzaro, sister in law: Arlene Horacek. Survivors: Step children: David Schaer of Petaluma, CA and Charles Schaer of Glade Park, CO. Brother: Joseph "Pep" Horacek of Wilber, sisters: Martha Bolyan of Lakeport, CA, Olga Mazzaro of Cerritos, CA. Brother in law: Larry Dale. Nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services Saturday, 2pm, Villisca Cemetery, Villisca, IA. Memorials to the family in care of Sharon Howell, 520 Hazelwood Dr., Lincoln, NE 68510. KUNCL FUNERAL HOME
Crete, NE 402-826-5178
Memories and Condolences
for Ernest Horacek
December 9, 2011
Mr. Horacek was principal of NPHS during my time there. He and his wife played bridge with my parents and I was always amazed that he was so friendly when at our home even though we might have had a run-in or problem in school that very day. He was a very nice man.
Jerry Engdahl
Class of 1960
December 8, 2011
Mr. Horacek was the principal of North Platte High School in 1956 when we graduated from there. He was a very young, pleasant,likeable man. He remained very enjoyable, pleasant, likeable when we met up with Ernie and wife, Virginia, many years later.
Gary and Eloise Tesar, Omaha, Ne
George Bryan
December 7, 2011
My parents took me to the Horacek's in Gering several times. I was in grade school. I thought his wife Bernice made the best spaghetti in the world. Over the years Ernie stayed in touch with my parents until they both passed. I remember him as a kind and spirited guy who was always great to me, was a good friend to my parents, and who enjoyed life and people. My condolences to the family, and my wishes for a fine trip for Ernie into whatever comes next in this journey we are all on.
Bill Krueger
December 7, 2011
I taught at Westbrook all the years Ernie was principal there. He was a good friend and mentor and I learned much during those years. Hard to believe he was 94. My sincere condolences to his family.
Carl Jennings
December 7, 2011
I knew "Mr Horacek" at Westbrook Jr. High. When he was the principal there. A good guy. Wow 94! Turns out he knew several of my uncles from Iowa.
And a WWII vet. Thank you for your service to this country, and many years of service as a leader in education.
I still have my good attendance award from him.
Silver should have been Gold.
God Speed,
Carl Jennings,WHS 74"
Peony Park
391-6253
December 7, 2011
My condolences to Ernie's family. Can't believe he was 94 years old. I enjoyed knowing and working with him in Omaha at Westside Community Schools. Ron Huston
Bill Fead
December 7, 2011
Thanks for your Military Service to Our Country.
Past Commander V.F.W.
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