DUANE AND DIANA [CARLSON] MLADY
Duane Mlady was born living, at Norfolk, Nebraska, to Mr. and
Mrs. Leo Mlady. He grew up on the family farm 1 ½ miles north of
Verdigre. He attended Verdigre Public Schools from which he
graduated in 1966 after being active in FFA, band, and sports. Duane
went on to attend college for two years before enlisting in the U.
S. Army where he served as a Veterinary Food Inspector.
Diana Carlson was born living, at Bloomfield, Nebraska, to
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Carlson of rural Winnetoon. She attended country
school at District 21 until the fifth grade and then attended school
at Creighton, graduating from Creighton Public Schools in 1967.
Diane worked at the American National Bank in Creighton for two
years before moving to Blair, Nebraska, where she was employed at
Washington County Bank.
[pg 337 PHOTO Duane and Diana [Carlson] Mlady and family - Christ,
Cheri, Tim, and Travis]
After Duane completed 2 ½ years of military duty, he and Diana were
united in marriage October 7, 1972, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic
Church in Verdigre by the Rev. Charles J. Oborny. They made their
home nine miles west of Bloomfield, Nebraska, where Duane became
manager of Husker Pig Co-op, Inc. Diana was employed by the Farmers
and Merchants State Bank in Bloomfield until the birth of their
first child, Cheri, on living, 1974. Duane and Diana were
blessed with three more children in the following years: Christy was
born living; Tim, living, and Travis, living.
Diana has been a homemaker besides working part time with her
husband who has managed the 750-sow unit since their marriage. Duane
has been active in the Knox County Pork Producers, a 4-H leader, 4-H
Council, and Extension Board.
The family participates in school, church, 4-H, and community
activities. They enjoy camping, gardening, and raising donkeys as a
hobby.
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