Elvin Stanek

Elvin J. Stanek, 89, of David City, died Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Madonna Rehabilitation Hosptial in Lincoln.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 10:00am at Chermok Funeral Home, David City, with Rev. Mark Schutt officiating. Burial will be in the Prague National Cemetery.
Viewing will be from 4 - 6 pm Friday, October 1 and one hour before services at the funeral home on Saturday.
Elvin J. Stanek was born on October 3, 1920 at St. Edward, Nebraska to Edward and Clara(Pojar)Stanek. He attended rural schools in Saunders County and Prague High School.
He served in the CC Camp in David City and also served in the US Army during WWII. He was a Staff Sargent who was stationed in the Phillipines and Okinawa. He was a recepient of the Purple Heart.
He married Frances M. Pabian on February 20, 1946 in Fremont, Nebraska and moved to David City where they made their home.
Elvin worked for the Nebraska Department of Roads from 1946 until his retirement in 1982.
He is survived by his daughter: Jenise Kouma of Wahoo; brother-in-law: Ted Rerucha of Fremont; sister-in-law: Ann Divis of Wahoo; nieces, nephews and a host of friends. He is also missed by his special companion, Gracie, a black Poodle.
Elvin enjoyed making homemade wine, gardening, woodworking and fishing.
He was a member of the Kregger Legion Post 125 of David City.
Mr. Stanek was preceded in death by his parents, his wife on April 21, 1998; 2 brothers: Edwin and John Stanek; 2 sisters: Elsie Witzel and Alice Rerucha.
Memorials may be given in care of the family.