Joseph A. Micek

Joseph A. Micek

March 21, 1933 – September 11, 2023

Joseph was born in Fullerton, NE to Joseph and Helen Micek. He graduated from Fullerton High School. He married his wife of 63 years, Suzanne M. (Prokupek) Micek on April 18, 1959 and they raised seven children.  After retiring from Union Pacific Railroad, Joe devoted his time to taking care of his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He drove to many practices, attended countless games, read many books and instilled an endless supply of life lessons.  He was always there for his kids and grandkids.

Joseph was greeted at the gates of heaven by his wife, Suzanne; parents, Joseph and Helen; great granddaughter, Alivia; son-in-law, Kip; siblings, Loretta (Adrian) Schuyler, Bernice (Sylvester) Starzec, Gerard (Margaret), Geraldine (Raymond) Wrzenski, Ned, Albert and Jack. Survived by children: Denise Wolever, Lisa Micek-Johnson (Shaun), Anita Karr, Amy Byrne, Joe Micek (Michelle), Sandra Zocco (Carlo) and Tom Micek (Keri-Jo); 17 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; siblings, Ray (Mary), Theresa (Leonard) Harms, and Ted (Marge); sisters-in-law, Barb and Janie Micek; extended family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial Friday, Sept. 15, 2023 at 10:30AM at St. Matthew the Evangelist Catholic Church in Bellevue. Visitation Thursday from 5:00-7:00PM, followed by a Wake Service at 7:00PM at John A. Gentleman Mortuaries Bellevue Chapel. Interment: St. John’s Cemetery.