Died Monday March 12, 2018 at Nebraska Medicine
Joe was born December 30, 1938 in Clarkson, Nebraska to Joseph B. and Libbie 'Nykodem' Ondracek. He was raised in rural Schuyler and graduated from Schuyler High School in 1957. Upon graduating high school Joe continued his education at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln Ag Campus. After his schooling Joe served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1962 then returned to the Schuyler area and continued farming.
Joe married Millie Paasch on May 23, 1964 at Alma Lutheran Church in Mead. In 1968 the couple moved from Schuyler to Millie's family farm in Saunders County where they farmed together until retiring and moving into Fremont in 1999. Joe was a member of the Saunders County Pork Producers, American Legion Post 20 in Fremont and Pohocco Lutheran Church south of Fremont.
Survivors:
Wife Millie
Children Jim (Tammie) Ondracek of Rural Fremont
Tom (Chris) Ondracek of Fremont
Dan (Melissa) Ondracek of Fremont
Mary Anne Ondracek of Wahoo
10 grandchildren Noah, Morgan, Matthew, Tony, Joseph, John, Ella, Andrew, Paul and Harry.
Sister Kay Bahn of Littleton, CO.
Joe was preceded by his parents and an infant.
The funeral will be Friday, 10:30am at Pohocco Lutheran Church south of Fremont. Burial will follow in the Pohocco Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to either Pohocco Lutheran Church or Pohocco Cemetery. Visitation at Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont will be Thursday from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm. Visitation will continue for one hour before the service at the church.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(9)
Gary Spies
Fremont, NE Friday, March 23, 2018 So sorry to read of Joe's passing, My sympathy to his family. I always will recall your graciousness and friendliness. I recall that one of the times when I had stopped for milk, Joe had gotten home in his good clothes and found himself locked out of the house. Since it was chore time he was milking in his underwear. We both had a good laugh. Again my condolences and I know Joe will be missed by all who knew him.Rich & Linda Vondra
Papillion, NE Saturday, March 17, 2018 Years back Joe taught me the know how to grow African violets. In my basement I have a number of violets to keep Joe in our thoughts each day. Our thoughts and prayers to Joe's family. RichHarold and Gayle Ladehoff
, TX Friday, March 16, 2018 Our sympathy to you Millie and the rest of your family. May God give you peace and comfort as he has gone to his heavenly home.Kal Lausterer
Wahoo, NE Friday, March 16, 2018 Millie and Family: On behalf of Region V Services in Wahoo we want to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We pray that your memories of Joe and the promise of your faith will sustain you in the days ahead! In deepest sympathy,Kal Lausterer
Area Director
Region V Services - Wahoo
Judy Ferguson
Fremot, NE Friday, March 16, 2018 MillieSo sorry to hear about Joe. Sending my prayers and thoughts to you and your family.
With Sympathy
Larrie and Judy Ferguson
Linda Magnuson Williams
Chandler, AZ Friday, March 16, 2018 My heartfelt sympathy to you, Millie, and to each and every member of the family as you grieve the loss of Joe's everyday visible presence. I know the love and the memories remain to comfort you, but the adjustment is ongoing. May this time with friends and family sharing stories and the joy of your lives together be richly blessed.Linda Bechtel
Fremont, NE Thursday, March 15, 2018 So sorry for your loss. Noah, Morgan and Matthew - I remember your Grandpa coming to chapel at Trinity; he was always smiling and friendly.God's blessings
Miss Linda
Jan Young
Plattsmouth, NE Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Millie & FamilyI was so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was such an easy person to talk to and always had a story to tell. He will be greatly missed.
Randy & Diann Dunn
Pender, NE Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Millie, we are SO sorry to hear about Joe's passing. We missed you in Omaha last week. I hope you have family with you this week to ease this time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.Sincerely and with love,
Diann and Randy Dunn