Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Bert Hrdlicka Passes At 87
Albert Joseph Hrdlicka (better known as Bert), 87, of Dorchester died Thursday, September 12, 2013.
He was born November 1, 1925 near Western, Neb. to Emil & and Ida (Kotas) Hrdlicka. Attended Country School District #120 Fairview and graduated Wilber High School 1943.
Bert served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1944 to July 1946 on the USS Karnes and the Pine Island ships.
He married Betty Ann Rezabek of Dorchester on April 15, 1947. They were married for 66 years, having moved to Dorchester on October 1, 1949.
Bert is survived by his brothers Harold and Robert Hrdlicka, children Sandra Lynn, Roger Warren and Joyce Ann (Ozolins), grand daughter Jasmin Amber Ozolins and great grandson Zerano Lux.
He was a member of the Crete VFW
Services will be Friday, September 20, 10 a.m. at Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. No Visitation. Interment at Wilber Czech Cemetery with military services conducted by Crete VFW Post 4959. Memorials to Saline Center.
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Very good man! I wish the Times would have gotten this notice out a bit sooner.
ReplyDeleteI remember him very well. A decent human being. An avid hunter who enjoyed life and life was good to him.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice gentleman Bert was. What a nice picture, too.
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