Arnold James Houdek was born on April 26, 1931, in Valparaiso, Nebraska to James and Marie (Sedlak) Houdek and passed away on August 21, 2022, in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 91 years, 3 months, and 26 days.

Arnold grew up around the Butler County area on a farm. He joined the Army in April of 1952, serving until he was discharged in 1954. He served in the Korean war during that time. Arnold was a farmer and worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Lincoln until his retirement in 1985. In his free time Arnold enjoyed assisting farmers, attending farm auctions, restoring International tractors, polka dancing, and traveling.

Arnold is preceded in death by his parents; sons, Adrian "AJ" Houdek and Kent Houdek; sister, Aldeane Horning; granddaughter, Amber Franson.

Survivors cherishing Arnold's memory include his children, Nola and husband, Mark Luttich, Lincoln, Clyde Houdek, Lincoln, Lloyd Houdek, Lincoln; sister and brother-in-law, Jeanne and Gerald Lauenroth, Crete, NE; brother and sister-in-law, James and Bonnie Houdek, St. Petersburg, FL; grandchildren, Azur Jacobson-Hood, Abigail and husband, Jeff Ahl, Jonathan and wife, Kaeli Franson, Dezirae Lynne; great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Alexis, Zachery, and Kyle Jacobson, Jacob and Joshua Hood, Brook Ahl, Everett and Thea Franson, Bentley Lynne, numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. To this obituary we add our thoughts, prayers, and memories of a life shared with Arnold.