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John J Vlasak
12 Oct 1868 – 14 Jul 1928
| Birth | 12 Oct 1868 |
| Death | 14 Jul 1928 |
| Cemetery | Bohemian National Cemetery Prague , Saunders County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | Lizzie on 18 May 2019 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56903420 |
Bio
JOHN J. VLASAK. John J. Vlasak, cashier of the Bank of Prague, not only has distinction as one of the progressive and representative business men of Saunders county, but also as one of its most prominent citizens, identified with political interests and with many projects which have had direct bearing upon the welfare and progress of the community. Mr. Vlasak was born in Zichov, Bohemia, October 12, 1868, a son of Frank and Mary Vlasak, who with their family left their native land in 1871 and settled on a homestead in Saunders county in the spring of that year. Only such educational advantages as the public schools afforded were accorded John J. Vlasak, whose youth was beset with pioneer hardships. He began working when but seven years of age, assisting to the extent of his strength in the labors of the fields through the summer months, while in the winter seasons he attended school until he reached the age of fourteen. He was early left fatherless and the care of the home farm devolved upon him, his attention being directed to the cultivation of the crops until he reached the age of eighteen, when he left home and secured a clerkship in a general mercantile concern. He was employed in that way in different places until, having from his earnings saved a sum sufficient to enable him to embark in business on his own account, he bought out the hardware, implement and coal business of Frank Secor in the fall of 1898. In the spring of that year he had taken charge of his brother's store at Prague, Nebraska, and thus gained experience as manager of the business. On the 1st of August, 1902, he formed a partnership with his brother, A. L. Vlasak, under the firm style of J. J. Vlasak & Company and continued the business successfully until January, 1906, when they sold out. In the meantime a liberal patronage had been accorded them in recognition of their honorable business principles and enterprising methods. The same year J. J. Vlasak organized the Bank of Prague, of which he became the cashier and in this position he has since continued, wisely and capably directing the affairs of the institution, which has become recognized as one of the strong moneyed concerns of this part of the state. He is also one of the bank directors. On the 26th of November, 1894, in Prague, Mr. Vlasak was married to Miss Anna Wirka, a daughter of James and Mary Wirka, who settled in Chester precinct, Saunders county, in 1872, and there they still make their home. To Mr. and Mrs. Vlasak have been born five children: Max, who wedded Miss Blanche Simanek, a daughter of Ignac Simanek; and Clara, Raynold, Helen and Gertrude, all at home. In his fraternal relations Mr. Vlasak is a Mason and is also connected with the Modern Woodmen of America. His political allegiance is given to the democratic party and his opinions carry weight in its councils. He served for six years as a trustee and for ten years as treasurer, and in the year 1903 was elected to represent his district in the state legislature, where he made an excellent record by his support of many progressive movements and policies looking to the benefit and upbuilding of the commonwealth. One of the local newspapers has given the following characterization of Mr. Vlasak: "He is a self-made man in every respect, beginning life as a farm lad on a Saunders county homestead, and has gradually worked his way upward until he now holds the position as cashier of the Bank of Prague. All that he is has been due to his own effort and he has a wealth of experience in public affairs such as few men ever reach. His rectitude of life and honorable conduct of all affairs of life are best appreciated where he is best known. The citizens of his home town of Prague and the surrounding country all know and recognize his worth as a man and citizen."
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Siblings
- James Vlasak 1860–1931
- Joseph Vlasak 1863–1946
- Katherine Barbara Vlasak Williams 1866–1952
- Frank J Vlasak 1872–1960
- Charles J. Vlasak 1874–1948
- Alois Louis Vlasak 1876–1943
- Thomas Joseph Vlasak 1878–1953
Children
- Richard M. "Max" Vlasak Sr 1895–1983 FaG
- Clara W. Vlasak Kastl 1899–1934 FaG
- Reynold Emil Vlasak 1902–1958 FaG
- Gertrude P Vlasak 1907–1977 FaG
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