Died Wednesday August 9, 2017 at Dunklau Gardens
Ed was born January 19, 1943 on a farm near Dodge, Nebraska to Jerry and Ida 'Karel' Mundil. The family moved to a farm near Clarkson, Nebraska where he attended country school and graduated from Clarkson High School in 1961. He received his Bachelor Degree from Wayne State College in 1965 and Masters Degree in 1971 from Kearney State College (now University of Nebraska at Kearney). Ed taught in Aurora, Nebraska for 6 years then began his career at Logan View Public Schools in the fall of 1971 where he remained until he retired. Ed and his wife Joan owned and operated Happy Acres Greenery near Uehling.
Ed started the Science Fair at Logan View, he taught advanced Biology for college credit and was named Outstanding Biology Teacher in Nebraska for 1980. He was involved in the Logan View Education Association and the Logan View Education Foundation. He was baptized, had first communion, and confirmed all at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hooper.
Ed was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Nebraska Education Association, Hooper Commercial Club, Uehling Business Club, Uehling Lions Club, Uehling Famous Follies and Drama Association (UFFDA), Nebraska Florist Society, Omaha Magical Society and was an Admiral in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska. Ed taught Hunters Safety and he helped organize the ESU Science Fair.
Ed married Joan Sila on December 27, 1967 in Lyons, Nebraska
Survivors:
Wife Joan of Hooper
Children Dale (Kim) Mundil of Uehling
Janel (Travis) Winberg of Lincoln
Gayle Mundil of Lincoln
Tammie (Kyle) Lord of Topeka, Kansas
Grandchildren Kaitlin and Kinsley Mundil of Uehling
Briley and Blake Grauer of Lincoln
Cody and Reese Lord of Topeka, Kansas
Aaron Winberg of Lincoln
Michael Winberg of Omaha
Jesse Winberg of Hazard
Brother Joe (Janice) Mundil of Winside
Sister Adelyn Prchal of Omaha
Many nieces and nephews
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Helen, Agnes, Evelyn and his brothers Jerry and Milo.
The funeral mass will be 11am Saturday, August 12 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hooper. Rev. Damien Wee will officiate. Lunch will follow the service with the committal in the Clarkson Bohemian National Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday at Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel with the family from 5pm to 8pm. Visitation will continue for one hour before the service at the church in Hooper. Memorials are suggested to the Logan View Education Foundation.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(18)
Susan Henneman
, VA Saturday, August 26, 2017 Mr. Mundil was my dedicated h.s. biology teacher at Logan View HS during my freshman and senior years. I especially appreciated the opportunity to do primary research with regard to growing plants under variant conditions. Units he taught regarding phyla and in advanced biology - trait inheritance - also stand out as very memorable. He was knowledgeable, managed his classroom, and had an appealing sense of humor. My deepest sympathies to all his loved ones.David Popken
Boca Raton, FL Saturday, August 12, 2017 Mr. Mundil made a huge impact in my life through his commitment to the science fair program. He was my biology teacher in high school at the time, but he went over and above supporting a physics experiment for the fair and helped acquire new laser equipment. I remember trying to explain to the superintendent and principal why we needed it because it was expensive equipment the school didn't previously have. We did well all the way through to the state level, resulting in scholarships. I still use some of the interferometry concepts in my work today. Thank-you Ed, you will be missed.Maryln Camp
scribner, NE Saturday, August 12, 2017 Mundil Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm a member of St. Lawrence and had the pleasure of attending Mass at the nursing home here with Ed. I remember the times he and the kids did magic tricks at church for some of our gatherings. He was a special person.Debbie
, NE Friday, August 11, 2017 Ed was such a pleasure to know and visit with at the nursing home..Prayers and sympathy to the familily..Connie (Moeller) Rokusek
Oakland, NE Thursday, August 10, 2017 Sorry to read of Ed's passing. Enjoyed him so much as a teacher that I was his student aide my senior year. I also worked in the early spring in the greenhouse a couple of years. I know the last several years were extremely hard and may your thoughts be that he is now at peace. My condolences and thoughts and prayers be with you all.Nancy Hank
, TX Thursday, August 10, 2017 Mr. Mundil was a top-notch teacher who made biology fun. He had a great sense of humor, and was always respected. My thoughts and prayers are for his family.Larry and Penny Brink
Fremont, NE Thursday, August 10, 2017 Our sympathies to the Ed Mundil family. He was always friendly and happy and had a smile for everyone. He was a joy to be around in the teacher's lounge at Logan View...always a positive attitude and never a complainer. He truly cared about his family and his students. The community was a better place because Ed and Jo Mundil were part of it.Ted DeTurk
Fremont, NE Thursday, August 10, 2017 Condolences to the family. As a new member to the ESU 2 team we specifically hope the best for son, Dale. Ed was a great teacher with a great reputation. RIPWilliam Steckelberg
Minneola, FL Thursday, August 10, 2017 So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family.Kathy Sparks
Lincoln, NE Thursday, August 10, 2017 To the Family - So sorry to hear of your loss. I had Mr. Mundil as a teacher back in the early 70's and he and my mom (Jean) worked at Logan View together for years. We use to come and get plants and flowers from their Happy Acres. Rest In Peace Mr. MundilKathy J. (von Seggern) Sparks
Jenna
Fremont, NE Wednesday, August 9, 2017 He was a great teacher at Logan view he will be missed dearlyBut never forgotten rip
Maria Peters
Hooper, NE Wednesday, August 9, 2017 He will be missed. He wad such a wonderful teacher and many of the lessons he taught have stuck with me for years. Sorry for your loss. Grateful I got to know him.Dani Wooldrik
Kearney, NE Wednesday, August 9, 2017 Rest easy Mr. Mundil, a true pleasure to learn from you.Carol hynek
Garrison, NE Wednesday, August 9, 2017 Sending prayers to everybodyFrieda Dietrich
Greeley, CO Wednesday, August 9, 2017 Ed was one of the finest science teachers I have ever worked with throughout the years that ESU 2 was hosting a 4 county science fair for our schools. He was always there to advise and ensure that everything would work like clockwork. Honored to know him!Kari Sanders
, NE Wednesday, August 9, 2017 Mr. Mundil was a fantastic and fun teacher, he had a marvelous sense of humor and a lot of patience. My condolences to the family, he will be missed.Donna (Kolnd) Eckhart
Fremont, NE Wednesday, August 9, 2017 Mr Mundil was a teacher of mine from Logan View High School. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.Melissa (Nickens) Harris
Omaha, NE Wednesday, August 9, 2017 Sorry to hear of the passing of Ed. So many good times at Logan View. He certainly did make class fun and interesting.Blessings to the family.