Fred Wachal

Fred Wachal, 71, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012 in David City. Fred was born April 11, 1941 in Columbus, Nebraska to Alvin and Arlene (Svec) Wachal. He attended school in Schuyler, graduating from Schuyler High School in 1959. He attended Creighton University, graduating in 1965. On February 4, 1967, Fred entered the U.S. Navy at Great Lakes, Illinois. He served as a pharmacist in the Navy, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander in 1985. Fred married Theresa Deal on October 11, 1969 in Norfolk, Virginia. After completing his military service, Fred worked as pharmacy manager of Walgreen’s in Columbus for 21 years. Fred was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, a member of Hartman American Legion Post 84, the Nebraska Pharmacist Association, and the Platte County Historical Society. He loved hunting, fishing, Polka music, NASCAR, Husker football, as well as collecting radio controlled airplanes, arrowheads, and model trains. Fred is survived by his wife, Theresa, of Columbus, daughter Christiana Wachal of Alexandria, Virginia, son Christopher Wachal of Chicago, Illinois, and sister Annette (Robert) Vodehnal of Schuyler. He was preceded in death by his parents. Burial will be at Schuyler Cemetery. American Legion Post #84 will perform Military Honors. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to St. Isidore Catholic Church or the Parkinson’s disease Foundation ( www.pdf.org ). To leave a message for the family - at the top of this page click "Send Condolences" / fill in YOUR name and e-mail address / type in your message / click PRIVATE (type in code) or PUBLIC / click "Add Memorial entry".