Friday, February 20,
2009
10:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church
Wahoo, Nebraska
Interment at Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo, Nebraska
Visitation &
Prayer Service:
Thursday, February 19, 2009
2:00-8:00 PM ~ Visitation
7:00 PM ~ Prayer Service Svoboda Funeral Home
Memorials:
Wahoo Fire and Rescue Squad
Fred was born to Joseph J. and Emma A. (Wesely)
Houfek. He attended District #85 Country School and later
graduated from Prague High School in 1941. He married Dorothy Ann Trutna on Sept. 12, 1948 in Wahoo. Fred farmed near Prague until 1960
when they moved to a farm near Wahoo. He actively farmed until his
retirement in 1999. During this time he planted and cared for many
trees. Fred collected many International tractors, large and small,
along with antique farm equipment. He was also known for his singing
ability and could sing in the Czech language. Fred sang at more than
600 funerals during his life. He was a lifetime member of the Prague
Presbyterian Church where he served in numerous offices.
Preceded in death by wife Dorothy, parents, brothers Raymond and
Richard Houfek.
Survived by son and daughter in law, Larry and Kim Houfek, daughter
Lenice Houfek, grandchildren John and Laura Houfek, all of Wahoo, many
nieces and nephews.
