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Joseph Emil "Joe" Sousek

5 Jul 1922 – 17 Feb 2015

Birth5 Jul 1922
Death17 Feb 2015
CemeterySaints Cyril and Methodius Cemetery
Elk Township , Saunders County , Nebraska , USA
Added byJudy Johnson on 07 Oct 2024
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142755653

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Joseph's obituary was added to his memorial on Oct. 7, 2024. Judy Johnson ---------------------------- Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, February 21, 2015 ~ 10:30 a.m. Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church ~ Plasi, Nebraska Interment at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery ~ Plasi, Nebraska Military Honors by American Legion #254 Visitation & Rosary Friday, February 20, 2015 Visitation ~ 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Rosary ~ 7:30 p.m. Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church ~ Plasi, Nebraska Joseph E. Sousek, 92 of Plasi, NE, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Lincoln. Joe was born on July 5, 1922 in Prague, NE to Frank J. and Anna (Vanek) Sousek. He attended District 84 country school near Plasi. Joe served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Corps until he was honorably discharged. On November 9, 1948, he was united in marriage to Anastasia Divis at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wahoo. Joe was a lifelong farmer, devoted husband, caring father and grandfather. He was a member of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church where he was a choir member for many years. He was a Church Trustee for 17 years. He enjoyed tending to his garden, woodworking, and feeding his birds. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anastasia Sousek; children, Mary Jo (Greg) Logsdon of Ashland, Robert (Rose Marie) Sousek of Prague, Kenny (Annette) Sousek of Weston, Karen (Bruce) Tangeman of Papillion, Joanne (Barry) Mosley of Lincoln, Carolyn Sousek and fiancé Tye of Lincoln, Margaret (Dave) Davis of Lakewood, WA, Steve Sousek of Lincoln; 19 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; brothers, James Sousek of Wahoo, Frank E. Sousek of Prague, and Victor (Joyce) Sousek of Prague; sister, Betty (Lawrence) Rezac of Valparaiso; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Frank J. and Anna Sousek; brother, Stanley Sousek; and sister, Ann Divis. ------------------------------- Joseph's draft card information was given by FAG Contributor mm (50950498) on August 20, 2025. Name Joseph Emil Sousek Birth Date 05 Jul 1922 Birthplace Saunders, Nebraska Employer Frank J Sousek Complexion Ruddy Race White Height 5 8 Weight 158 Eye Color Blue Hair Color Brown Relative's Name Frank J Sousek Event Type Draft Registration Event Date 30 Jun 1942 Event Place Prague, Saunders, Nebraska Affiliate Publication Number 7644738 Affiliate Publication Title World War II Draft Registration Cards for Nebraska, 1940-1947

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