On June 21, 1952 Jack married Marcy Svec at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Schuyler. The couple lived in several different communities while Jack sold commercial fertilizer for Phillips Petroleum. In 1970 they moved to Fremont and bought the A & W Drive Inn on Bell Street. He retired from A & W and went back to selling commercial fertilizer before retiring.
Jack was a member of American Legion Post 20 in Fremont. His favorite place to go was the Fremont Friendship Center and the Fremont Public Library. He was an avid Husker fan and season ticket holder since 1959.
Survivors:
Wife Marcy of Fremont
Daughter Lori and husband Steve Bradley of Fremont
Granddaughter Stacia and husband Jeff Owen of Omaha
Great Granddaughter Mayle
Sisters Sheryll and husband Deon Roeber of Lincoln
Karen Legler of Elkhorn
Sister-in-law Bernice and husband John Delaney of Montgomery, Texas
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Jill Sue, brother Bob Legler and sister Joyce Kunhart.
The funeral will be 11am Monday at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. The Rev. Ron Battiato will officiate. Military Honors by the Fremont Honor Guard (VFW Post 854 & American Legion Post 20) will be conducted at the funeral home following the service. Memorials are suggested to the family or to the American Cancer Society. Visitation will be Sunday from 3pm to 8pm with the family receiving friends from 3pm to 5pm. Burial will be at a later date in the Schuyler Cemetery.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(8)
Josephine Kasik Dieter
Ralston, NE Thursday, March 21, 2013 Marcy my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.Josephine
Class of '45
Kathy and Ryan Kohler, Grace, Ally and Olivia
Lincoln, NE Sunday, March 17, 2013 Aunt Marcy, Lori, Steve, Stacia, Jeff and Mayle -We wish we could be present to celebrate Uncle Jack's life. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. I can see his smiling face sitting at a card table so many times at the KC Hall. Now, he's playing cards in heaven.
Dick & Shirley Carmichael
Mesquite,, NV Saturday, March 16, 2013 Lori, Steve & Family, just read about your Dad passing and we are so sorry for your loss. Know you made his final days as comfortable as possible. Shirley and Hoagy.Robin Cornelius-Wojcik
Durango, CO Friday, March 15, 2013 Marcy, Lori and Family,So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Jack was my 1st boss at A&W. I actually learned a lot from this man and have great memorize of all of you. My condolences to you all.
Jean Laux
Sun City West, AZ Friday, March 15, 2013 Jack will be greatly missed, forever cherished and always remembered. May God bless your family."Foofie"
Pittsford, NY Friday, March 15, 2013 One of the good guys gone--but never to be forgotten.I will miss sharing reading lists with Jack.
My heart aches for all of Jack's girls--Marcy, Lori, Stacia & Mayle.
For the guys in his life too--Steve & Jeff.
Love to you all.
Dawn Landholm
Fremont, NE Friday, March 15, 2013 Dear Lori and family, we are sorry for your loss. All of your memories will help you heal. You and your family have our deepest sympathy.Dawn, CIndy and Teresa
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John & Deb Svec
David City, NE Thursday, March 14, 2013 We were so saddened to hear about Jack. Our hearts hurt for you. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.