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Ronald Lee Polivka
26 Jan 1946 – 20 Mar 2025
| Birth | 26 Jan 1946 |
| Death | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Cemetery | Lincoln Memorial Park Lincoln , Lancaster County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | J. S. Gilbert on 24 Mar 2025 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/280999300 |
Bio
Ronald "Ron" L. Polivka, age 78, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. He was born on July 26, 1946 in David City, Nebraska to James Sr. and Agnes Polivka. Ron graduated from East Butler High School in Brainard, Nebraska in 1964. Following graduation, he attended SCC - Milford where he studied auto mechanics. He then attended University of Nebraska - Lincoln where he obtained a Bachelor's of Business Administration. Ron was employed by Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing and worked as a purchasing manager, and after 29 years, retired as a production manager. On October 25, 1967, Ron married his high school sweetheart, Marcene Helman. From this union, four children were born: Ronald J., Geena, Frederic, and Jenny. In 1975, they built their family home on ten acres near Emerald, Nebraska. During their 47 years on the acreage, they planted many gardens, a thriving orchard, raised bees, chickens, and cows for beef. In 2004, they bought 160 acres in Blue Springs, Nebraska and built a cabin retreat to enjoy using their place for hunting, fishing, and relaxation. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marcene; children, Ronald J. (Amy) Polivka, Geena (Darren) Mehl, Frederic (Amy) Polivka, and Jenny (Tim) McNeese; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildrenl; brother, James Jr. (Jean) Polivka; sister, Irene (Lee) Stara; sister-in-law, Judi Polivka; along with many nieces, nephews, and loved ones. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jerome Polivka; father and mother-in-law, Fred and Lucille Helman; best friend, Ed "Cubby" Tomkiewicz; along with aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 23, 2025, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm, Rosary starting at 7:00 pm at North American Martyrs Catholic Church, Lincoln, Nebraska. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for Mr. Ronald Lee Polivka on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 10:30 am at North American Martyrs Catholic Church, followed by interment at Lincoln Memorial Park and Cemetery.
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