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Thomas J. Konecky

Born: March 23, 1936     Wahoo, Nebraska Died: August 22, 2008     Wahoo, Nebraska     Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:00 AM at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wahoo, Nebraska Interment at St. Francis Cemetery, Wahoo, Nebraska Rosary & Vigil Service: Monday, August 25, 2008 at 7:00 PM Knights of Columbus Council #1833 Rosary Visitation 5:00-7:00 PM (all at church) Memorials: In lieu of flowers: Bishop Neumann High School St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church or School

Tom was born to Vincent and Helen (Zimola) Konecky. A devoted husband and fantastic father, Tom loved his faith, his family and farming the land his grandparents settled on after coming from Czechoslovakia. He was an active member of St. Wenceslaus church, serving in many various capacities throughout his lifetime.  He devoted his life to improving the Guernsey breed, building a nationally renowned herd and serving the dairy industry in many leadership roles. He raised his children under the precepts of hard work, determination, respect, honesty and personal integrity, teaching that all the cattle got fed before the kids. He shared his leadership skills in many areas locally, regionally and nationally, including serving as a 4-H Leader for 50 years, District 44 School Board, Nebraska Dairy Council, Dairy Farmers of America board member, American Guernsey Cattle Club - national director, and the Knights of Columbus.

Survived by: wife Marie, children and spouses: Tom and Sharon Konecky, Theresa and Randy Klein, all Wahoo, Cathy and Curt Peterson, Omaha, Karen and Ron Pierce, Cedar Bluffs, NE, James and Ellen Konecky, Omaha, Judy and Sean Kelley, Colorado Spings, CO, Barb and Paul Mercer, Fonda, IA, Lolly Konecky and Len Swartz, Phoenix, AZ, Chris Konecky, Bellevue, NE, Carol and Martin Barry, Valparaiso, NE, 16 grandchildren:  Melisa, Andrea, Vincent and Nathan Konecky, Mitch and Tessa Klein, Bret and Scout Pierce, Lila, Jacob, Samantha and Abigail Konecky, Zach and Anna Mercer, Trenton and Alex Barry.