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James Elias “Jim” Karpisek Sr.
19 Sep 1924 – 6 Jun 2021
| Birth | 19 Sep 1924 |
| Death | 6 Jun 2021 |
| Cemetery | Saint Marys Cemetery Ulysses , Butler County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | Judy Johnson on 08 Jun 2021 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/228290841 |
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James E. Karpisek, 96, of David City died Sunday, June 6, 2021 at St. Joseph's Villa in David City. James Elias Karpisek was born on September 19, 1924, on the family farm north of Ulysses to Frank Sr. and Rosalie (Kavan) Karpisek, the youngest of 7 children. He attended Greenleaf District 52 School through 8th grade and graduated from Surprise High School in 1943. He volunteered and served in the United States Navy during WWII from April, 1944 to May, 1946. Following his honorable discharge, he worked at the Mead Ordinance Plant before returning to the family farm and began farming with his brother. On May 18, 1948, he was united in marriage to Alice Marie Toman in Topeka, KS. Four children were born to this union. They were members of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ulysses for many years. Jim married Shirley Rechtenbach on July 31, 1983, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Lincoln, NE. They retired in 1990 and moved to David City, NE. They enjoyed RV camping, traveling, casino gambling, garage sales, and playing board and card games with friends. Jim was an excellent dancer and enjoyed polka and country/western music. He enjoyed sports and hunting, and was especially interested in vintage airplanes. He was a member of St Mary's Catholic Church in David City and the Dwight American Legion where he proudly received a Quilt of Valor. Jim is survived by his sons; James Jr. (Janice), and David (Phyllis), 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, stepdaughter Lynn Bartlett; stepson Richard (Rita) Rechtenbach, 4 step-grandchildren, 5 step-great-grandchildren, one step-great-great-grandchild, and 5 nieces and a nephew. Jim is preceded in death by his wife Alice, daughter Loretta, and son Timothy in 1977, wife Shirley in 2003; step-son-in-law Bill Bartlett; his parents, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters. Visitation JUN 13. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CST) Chermok Funeral Home David City, NE 68632 Additional Viewing JUN 14. 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM (CST) Immaculate Conception Church Ulysses, NE Parish Rosary JUN 14. 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM (CST) Immaculate Conception Church Ulysses, NE Mass of Christian Burial JUN 14. 10:00 AM (CST) Immaculate Conception Church Ulysses, NE Burial JUN 14. 11:15 AM (CST) Ulysses Catholic Cemetery Ulysses, NE Funeral Lunch JUN 14. 11:45 AM (CST) Immaculate Conception Church Ulysses, NE
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- Josef Karpisek 1902–1902
- Frank Paul Karpisek 1903–1981
- Adeline Karpisek Benes 1905–1993
- Jerry A Karpisek 1907–1983
- Longin Louis "Joe" Karpisek 1909–1989
- Rosalie Karpisek Kriz 1915–2010
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