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Francis Chase Svoboda
23 Nov 1933 – 18 Dec 2020
| Birth | 23 Nov 1933 |
| Death | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Cemetery | Omaha National Cemetery Springfield , Sarpy County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | David L Aten Sr on 01 Apr 2021 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/219960846 |
Bio
JO3 UNITED STATES NAVY Francis was born in Schuyler to Amos and Gertrude Svoboda. He retired as the publisher of the Schuyler Sun in 1999. He was a third-generation newspaper man. In 1955, following his graduation from the University of Nebraska Lincoln with a Degree in Journalism, he joined the United States Navy and served aboard the USS Lexington in the Pacific. During his 21 months in the service, he worked in the public information office aboard ship and was co-editor of the ship's newspaper. Following his discharge from the service he joined the Schuyler Sun staff with his father and brother-in-law, Francis Rea. In 1960, his sister, Elizabeth arranged a blind date with Mary Pleiss. They were married in 1961, and blessed with six children. It was a great life with Mary and the children. He enjoyed his work at the Sun and the great people he worked with who were so much help. He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed golf, hunting, and particularly fishing. Francis was a long-time member and sponsor of the Schuyler Ducks Unlimited branch. Preceded by: Parents: Amos and Gertrude Brother: Amos Jr. Sisters: Mary Alice (Francis) Rea, Sally Barry and Suzanne Svoboda Brother-in-law: John Reinecke Survived by: Wife of almost 60 years: Mary Children: Christine Svoboda (Joseph Worthing), Theresa (Timothy) Revoy, Terrence (Kurstin) Svoboda, Kathleen Franco, John (Maria) Svoboda, and Julianne (Jeff) Stedwill 26 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren Sisters: Margaret Reinecke and Elizabeth Svoboda Brother-in-law: Glenn Barry Many nieces and nephews Svoboda Funeral Home Published by Omaha World-Herald on Dec. 20, 2020
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- Mary Alice Svoboda Rea 1921–1995
- Amos Svoboda Jr 1923–1927
- Margaret Svoboda Reinecke 1928–2023
- Sarah Jane "Sally" Svoboda Barry 1930–2020
- Suzanne Svoboda 1935–1936
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