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Francis Joseph “Frank” Janda

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Francis Joseph “Frank” Janda

Birth
Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska, USA
Death
9 Jun 2004 (aged 92)
Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
Burial
Loup City, Sherman County, Nebraska, USA Add to Map
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Son of James Winslow & Antonia (Kubrea) Janda.
Moved with his family to Sherman County, grew up there, attended Turkey Roost Country Elementary School; graduated from Loup City High School, 1930.
Farmed with his father; at death of his father, 1934, took over the family farm.
Married: 1939 to Luvona Sickels in Central City. She preceded him in death.
Moved to Loup City, 1949; owned and operated J&L Cafe‚ and Hotel for 36 years; retired 1985.
Had lived in Kearney for 41/2 years.
Activities: was baptized in the Catholic Church in Central City, in later years attended First Baptist Church in Loup City; was an avid golfer and member of the Loup City Golf Club; was a former bowler, a member of the Elks Club, a honorary member of the Loup City Volunteer Fire Department, president of the Golf Club, a member of the Lions Club, a member of the chamber of commerce and director of the District 23 School Board; was presented a Key Award by the chamber of commerce, 1985, for contributions made to the community.
Survivors include : son, Larry of Goodyear, Ariz.; also daughter-in-law, Kathie of Goodyear; and many nieces and nephews and their families.
Was preceded in death by his wife, brothers, Joe, Winslow, Albert and Emil; and sisters, Anna Adams and Teresa Jackson.
Son of James Winslow & Antonia (Kubrea) Janda.
Moved with his family to Sherman County, grew up there, attended Turkey Roost Country Elementary School; graduated from Loup City High School, 1930.
Farmed with his father; at death of his father, 1934, took over the family farm.
Married: 1939 to Luvona Sickels in Central City. She preceded him in death.
Moved to Loup City, 1949; owned and operated J&L Cafe‚ and Hotel for 36 years; retired 1985.
Had lived in Kearney for 41/2 years.
Activities: was baptized in the Catholic Church in Central City, in later years attended First Baptist Church in Loup City; was an avid golfer and member of the Loup City Golf Club; was a former bowler, a member of the Elks Club, a honorary member of the Loup City Volunteer Fire Department, president of the Golf Club, a member of the Lions Club, a member of the chamber of commerce and director of the District 23 School Board; was presented a Key Award by the chamber of commerce, 1985, for contributions made to the community.
Survivors include : son, Larry of Goodyear, Ariz.; also daughter-in-law, Kathie of Goodyear; and many nieces and nephews and their families.
Was preceded in death by his wife, brothers, Joe, Winslow, Albert and Emil; and sisters, Anna Adams and Teresa Jackson.


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  • Created by: Don
  • Added: Jan 15, 2007
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17442825/francis_joseph-janda: accessed ), memorial page for Francis Joseph “Frank” Janda (7 Jan 1912–9 Jun 2004), Find a Grave Memorial ID 17442825, citing Evergreen Cemetery, Loup City, Sherman County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by Don (contributor 46558676).