James "Jim" C. Papousek
August 25, 1948 - May 15, 2014
James C. 'Jim' Papousek age 65
of Scribner
Died Thursday May 15, 2014
at his home
Jim was born August 25, 1948 in Columbus, Nebraska to Emil and Dolores 'Glodowski' Papousek. He was raised in Clarkson and graduated from Clarkson High School in 1966. After high school Jim remained in Clarkson and farmed with his family. While Jim farmed, he also worked several different jobs until he began a long career as a mechanic for Dinkel Implement Company in Scribner. On February 12, 1977 Jim married Carol Morfeld. They moved into Scribner in 1989. Jim continued to work for Dinkel until 2007 then worked for Greg Nabor.
Jim was a member of New Zion Presbyterian Church in Clarkson. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, working in the garden, messing around the shed, and giving rides to Emily on the 'Minnow'. Grandkids 'Little Peanut' Emily and 'Smiley Joe' Vinny Jr. were his joy. Jim always had a Hershey bar in his pocket. He also enjoyed listening to Czech Music and playing the accordion.
Survivors:
Wife Carol of Scribner
Daughter Nina Papousek and fiancé Vince Cunningham of Scribner
Sons P.J. and special friend Catherine Wells of Scribner
Tyler Papousek and fiancée Micaela Vaughn of Fremont
2 grandchildren Emily and Vincent Jr.
Sisters Carolyn and husband Marvin Korecky of Schuyler
Maryann and husband Bob Kasik of Richland
Brother Allyn and wife Karen Papousek of Clarkson
Mother-in-law Katherine Morfeld of Scribner
Sisters-in-law Rosemary VanDeventer of Columbia, MO.
Alison and husband Ed Cockeril of Spalding
Jim was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law LaVern Morfeld.
The funeral service will be 10:30am Monday at New Zion Presbyterian Church in Clarkson. The Rev. Cathy Allen will officiate. Burial will follow in the Clarkson National Cemetery. Visitation will be at Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel on Sunday from 3pm to 8pm with the family present to receive friends from 3pm to 5pm. Visitation will continue for 1 hour before the service at the church on Monday. A memorial fund will be determined at a later date.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
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