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Donald L “Torch” Palensky

20 Aug 1943 – 20 Mar 2021

Birth	20 Aug 1943
Death	20 Mar 2021
Cemetery	Saint John Nepomucene Cemetery Weston , Saunders County , Nebraska , USA
Added by	Annie M. on 21 Mar 2021
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/224726120

Bio

Donald was born August 20, 1943 in Prague, NE to Joseph and Emma (Kohout) Palensky. Don graduated from Weston High School in 1962. Don served his country in the U.S. Army until he was honorably discharged. On April 30, 1966, he was united in marriage to Joyce Jansa at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wahoo, NE. Don worked for the Saunders County Highway Department for 31 years. In addition, he owned and operated Palensky Dirt Work for over 40 years while farming. Don was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Weston and the American Legion Post #308. He was also a past fire chief for the Weston Fire Department where he served for many years. Don enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting and riding his Harley. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, family and friends. Preceded by: Parents: Joseph and Emma Palensky Brother: Joe Palensky Sisters: Dorothy Palensky and Annie Wheeler Survived by: Wife of 54 years: Joyce Palensky Children: Greg (Mary) Palensky, Sandi Palensky and Chad (Shelley) Palensky Grandchildren: Meagan, Jake, Joshua, Emma, Braylon and Lily Great-grandchild: Bailey Many other family members and friends Svoboda Funeral Home March 2021 Military Honors by U. S. National Guard and American Legion #308

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Family

Parents

• Joseph Frank Palensky 1895–1967
• Emma A. Kohout Palensky 1906–1982

Siblings

• Dorothy A. Palensky 1926–1999
• Anne M Palensky Wheeler 1928–2005
• Joseph D. Palensky 1929–2020

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