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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Edward J.
Matulka
October 2, 1921 – September 9, 2011
Obituary
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR
Edward J. Matulka 89 years 10/2/1921 - 9/9/2011 Ulysses, NE - Bellevue, NE Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 13, 2011 Assumption Catholic Church Dwight, NE Con-Celebrants - Rev. Jerel Scholl, Rev. Harold Buse, Rev. Raymond Jansen, Rev. An Duy Phan, Rev. Sean Timmerman Organist: Elaine Brecka Soloist: Sue Doty Readings Daughters: Dolly Lund and Betsy Bridgeford Offertory Gifts Great-grandchildren: Jayden and Gabe Delle, Nathan and Kristen Pence, and Justin Matulka Casket Bearers Grandchildren: Joe and Greg Matulka; Rachelle, Travis and Troy Lund Nephew Steven Matulka, and Cousin Doug Matulka Honorary Casket Bearers Sons-in-law: John Sidzyik, Scott Lund, and Joe Bridgeford; Neighbors: Emil and Frank Klement Rosary 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 12, 2011 Assumption Catholic Church Dwight, NE INTERMENT Assumption Catholic Cemetery Dwight, NE with Military Honors by Dwight American Legion Post No. 110 VISITATION 1:30 to 4:00 p.m., Monday, Sept. 12 at Zabka Funeral Home, Seward and one hour prior to the Rosary on Monday and the Mass on Tuesday; both at Assumption Catholic Church MEMORIALS Butler County Right to Life 1495 N. 6th St. David City, NE 68632 |
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Edward J. Matulka, 89 of Dwight, NE died September 9, 2011 at the Bellevue Medical Center, Bellevue, NE. He was born October 2, 1921 to August and Rose (Trousil) Matulka of Ulysses and graduated from Assumption Catholic High School, Dwight, in 1938. After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, he farmed west of Dwight. Ed married Dorothy M. Mancheski of Green Bay, WI on October 1, 1949. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 110 Dwight, Assumption Catholic Church, Brainard Farmers Co-op, David City Knights of Columbus and Dwight Volunteer Fire Dept. An avid fisherman, he enjoyed raising chickens, ducks and geese; planting trees on his property and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ed is survived by his wife: Dorothy of Dwight; son: Greg (Jo) Matulka of Dwight; daughters: Mari Matulka (John Sidzyik) of Bellevue; Dolly (Scott) Lund of Canistota, SD; Betsy (Joe) Bridgeford of Omaha. Grandchildren: Joe (Wendy) Matulka, Angie (Kenneth) Pence of Seward; Greg Matulka, Jr. of Marysville, KS; Rihannon (John) Delle of Brookings, SD; Travis Lund of Canistota, SD; Troy and Rachelle Lund of Sioux Falls, SD. Great-grandchildren: Justin, Emma and Grace Matulka of Seward; Kristen and Nathan Pence of Seward; Jayden and Gabe Delle of Brookings, SD. Sister-in-law, Eldeen Matulka of Raymond; many nieces and nephews. Ed was preceded in death by father, August M. Matulka; mother, Rose M. Trousil Matulka; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rose M. (Emil J.) Kouba, Marie A. (Joseph) Ostry, Anna (Charles) Voboril, Adeline (Ernest) Turek. Brothers: Vaclav (James) Matulka, Joseph R. Matulka; brothers and sisters-in-law: Ernest (Madeline) Matulka; Raymond S. (Helen) Matulka. Granddaughters: Sherry L. Matulka, Lesley L. Lund; nephew: Emil J. Kouba, Jr. To this obituary we add our thoughts, prayers, and memories of life shared with Ed. |
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