FRANK AND AMALIE [TICHY] SKOKAN, JR.
Frank Skokan, Jr., the fourth child of Frank and Anna (Safarik)
Skokan, was born March 30, 1880, on a farm 6 ˝ miles southeast of
Niobrara. He was the first of the Skokan children to be born in this
country.
In 1906, he took over the farm from his parents when they moved to
Niobrara.
On March 17, 1908, Frank, Jr., married Amalie (Molly) Tichy,
daughter of Anton and Anna (Holan) Tichy. She was born September 3,
1889. This was a double marriage ceremony - the other couple being
Frank V. Tichy and Mary Skokan. A year later a daughter was born to
them but died within a few hours. She is buried on the homestead
plot. On
[pg 395 photo Frank and Mollie Skokan, Jr.]
Living. Frank O. was born. His mother passed away June 24,
1926, and for two years, Mrs. K. A. Tichy, sister of Frank, Jr.,
cared for the infant.
After the death of Mr. Skokan’s wife, he moved to Niobrara and lived
with his brother, Adolph Skokan. After one year in town, he moved
back to the farm and the next year, he took and raised his son,
Frank O. He farmed for three years, and due to poor health, he
retired in Niobrara where he lived until his death.
In 1911, Mr. Skokan became a member of the Western Bohemian
Fraternal Association of Niobrara and from the time he joined he was
an officer of that association. He was financial secretary and
treasurer for 13 years.
In 1940 Frank O. Skokan acquired the homestead. In 1958 he married
Blanche Pavlik, daughter of Rudolph and Tillie (Dobrichovsky) Pavlik.
To this union five children were born: Mrs. Victor (Sheryl) Klug,
Jr., living, who has two children, Amanda and Matthew;
Frank L., born living; Mrs. Tim (Emily) Becker, born
living, and they had one child, Ryan; Mrs. Randy (Susan)
Frank, born living, and they have one child, Ashley; and
Donald, who was born January 4, 1963.
On August 7, 1982, the Frank Skokan homestead received the Nebraska
Pioneer Farm Award during the Knox County Fair. A handsome engraved
plaque and framed certificate were presented to owners of farms
which have remained in the same family for one hundred years or
more. The homestead is unique in that it has been owned by three
generations of first name “Frank” Skokans.
Frank Skokan, Jr., died January 14, 1940, and Amalie (Tichy) Skokan
died June 24, 1926. Both are buried at L’Eau Qui Court Cemetery,
Niobrara.
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