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James J. Svoboda
13 Sep 1945 – 27 Jul 2019
| Birth | 13 Sep 1945 |
| Death | 27 Jul 2019 |
| Cemetery | Saint Francis Cemetery Wahoo , Saunders County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | Lizzie on 29 Jul 2019 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/201643382 |
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James “Jim” J. Svoboda, 73, of Wahoo, NE, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at his home in Wahoo, NE. He was born September 13, 1945 in Wahoo, NE to Milo E. and Mary Lucille (Woita) Svoboda. He graduated from Wahoo High School and he attended mortuary school in Dallas, TX. Jim served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era until he was honorably discharged. On October 19, 1973, Jim was united in marriage to Carlene Liermann at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Lincoln, NE. Jim was a third generation funeral director for over 50 years at Svoboda Funeral Home working alongside his family. He took over the family business after his father, Milo died in 1982. Two years later, Jim purchased Marcy Mortuary in Ashland and continued operating the funeral homes until his retirement. Jim was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the Nebraska Funeral Directors Association. He served his community in many ways through the years volunteering countless hours. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with family and attending his grandkids activities. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carlene Svoboda; children, Jill (Jeff) Maly of Weston, NE, Trisha (Jonathan) Little of Lincoln, Mandy (David) Boehle of Lincoln and Tim (Jessi) Svoboda of Lincoln; 12 grandchildren; siblings, Tom (Marilyn) Svoboda of Wahoo, Jean (Walter) Paisley of Holy Cross, IA and Carol Svoboda of Lincoln; many other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milo and Lucille Svoboda.
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