Leonard Nemec

Leonard Nemec, was born October 26, 1924 in Colfax County to William and Marie K. (Faltin) Nemec. He graduated from Howells High School in 1941. On February 6, 1946 he married Lillian Vrbicky at S.S. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Clarkson. Leonard was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church (Tabor) and sang in St. Mary's Choir until the church closed. He was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Howells, a Third Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of Catholic Workman. He belonged to the Saddle Clubs in Howells and Dodge. He loved horses, woodworking and carving and extremely proud of his Czech heritage. Leonard is survived by three sons: Gary (Arlene) Nemec of Howells, Gale (Judy) Nemec of Wayne, Glen "Chester" (Sue) Nemec of Howells; one daughter, Joyce (Don) Clark of Omaha; sister: Ludmilla Roubal of Omaha; grandchildren: Jay (Connie) Nemec of Lincoln, NE; Bill Nemec of Brooklyn, NY; Melanie Nemec of Valley, NE; Kristen (Brian) Hemmer of Omaha and Kathleen Clark of Omaha and 3 great grandchildren. Leonard is preceded in death by parents and wife Lillian in 2008. Memorials are suggested to St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery or Howells Rescue Squad.