FRANK AND KATHERINE [DVORAK] VECH
Frank Vech was born July 1, 1880, in Saunders County, Nebraska, to
Jim and Frances Vech. He moved with his parents to a farm in
Madison, Nebraska. When he was seven years old, his father lost his
life in the blizzard of 1888 as he attempted to get to school to
pick up his children.
Frank grew to manhood in Madison. On October 12, 1901, he and
Katherine Dvorak, daughter of Joseph and Frances Dvorak, were united
in marriage.
The young couple farmed in the Madison, Atkinson, Spencer, and
Winnetoon areas before coming to the Verdigre area where they
settled on the farm they purchased in July of 1920. It is located
five miles northwest of town. They lived here until Frank passed
away on January 20, 1946.
His wife, Katherine, moved to Verdigre where she remained until 1956
at which time she entered the nursing home in Niobrara. She died May
16, 1964.
[pg 448 photo Tom and Liberty Vech on 25th Wedding Anniversary
September 28, 1965]
Following his father’s death, Frank’s son Tom and family purchased
the farm and resided there until Tom’s death in July of 1970. Tom’s
son Roger assumed the operation and purchase of the farm. He and his
family continue to live there.
Frank and Katherine were the proud parents of nine children. They
include; Mrs. Charles (Agnes) Konopasek, Medford, Oregon; Arnold
Vech (deceased), Grand Island; Edward Vech of Verdigre; Thomas Vech
(deceased), Verdigre; Mrs. Floyd (Helen) Kemnitz, Bloomfield; Mrs.
Ray (Wilma) Pellikaan, Madison, Nebraska; Mrs. William (Blanche)
Tomka, Madison, Nebraska; Mrs. Lonnie (Elsie) McCormick, Verdigre;
and Mrs. Carl (Lillian) Ganz, Winnetoon.
Frank and Katherine were blessed with 30 grandchildren, four of whom
died at birth. There are 55 great-grandchildren and 24
great-great-grandchildren.
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