Edward J. Naprstek

Edward J. Naprstek, 85, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at his home in Lexington. He was born October 13, 1925, at Elba, Nebraska, to Edward V. and Anna (Novotony) Naprstek. Ed attended grade school at Elba and then Ord High School. He left high school before graduation to go into the Navy during WWII. He served his country proudly from January 15, 1944 until being honorably discharged on May 10, 1946. In 2000, Ed was awarded his high school diploma, he was so proud. Ed was united in marriage to Evelyn Oelkers on May 5, 1948, at Salem Lutheran Church. Two daughters were blessed to this marriage; Janice and Pamela. During Ed’s working years he was employed by International Harvester, owned and operated Ed’s Liquor and retired as a parts man from Midway Supply in Lexington. Ed enjoyed hunting, fishing, polka music, going for long drives with the grandsons and lively conversation with his buddies at the Vet’s Club. He had a wonderful sense of humor and would give you the shirt off his back if needed. To say Ed had an opinion about everything is an understatement, but you always knew where you stood with him. He will be so very missed by his loving family and many friends. Survivors include one daughter: Pam (Steve) Cochran of Lexington, Nebraska Four grandchildren: Justin (Amy) Sunquist of Omaha, Nebraska Melissa (Keenan) Ford of Omaha, Nebraska Jessica (Nick) Walter of Elwood, Nebraska Kasey Cochran and special friend, Jaclyn Neve’ of Omaha, Nebraska Seven great-grandchildren: Hunter and Tanner Sunquist of Omaha, Nebraska; Corbin, Lexi and Isaiah Ford of Omaha, Nebraska; and Jack and Sam Walter of Elwood, Nebraska One sister: Marjorie Kearney of Overton, Nebraska Long-time caregiver: Deb Werger of Johnson Lake, Nebraska His four-footed furry companion of 17 years: Peaches Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ed was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Evelyn in 1999; one daughter, Janice Sunquist; two brothers, Milford and Frank Naprstek; and two sisters, Venice Kugler and Alice Thinnes Funeral Services will be Monday, May 23, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington with Pastor Michael Gruhn officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 22, 2011, from 3-5 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the Tri-County Hospital Hospice or the American Cancer Society Dawson County Relay for Life. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please direct online condolences to the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.