Delano P. Strizek
Veteran
Date of Birth
October 29, 1936
Valparaiso, Nebraska
Entered into Rest
June 29, 2015
Wahoo, Nebraska
Mass of Christian Burial

Friday, July 3, 2015 ~ 10:00 a.m.
St. Vitus Catholic Church ~ Touhy, Nebraska
Interment at St. Vitus Cemetery ~ Touhy, Nebraska

Visitation & Rosary

Thursday, July 2, 2015
Visitation ~ 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Rosary ~ 7:00 p.m.
St. Vitus Catholic Church ~ Touhy, Nebraska

Memorials

In Care of the Family For Future Designation

Delano P. Strizek, 78 of Valparaiso, NE, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 29, 2015 at the Saunders Care Center in Wahoo. He was born October 29, 1936 in Valparaiso, NE to Adolph and Rose (Ohnoutka) Strizek. Delano attended District 113 country school and graduated from Valparaiso High School in 1954. On April 15, 1961, he was united in marriage to JoAnn Chapek at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Weston.

Delano spent his life farming and raising livestock. He loved traveling, watching his grandkids sporting events, and his beloved Nebraska Cornhuskers. He was a member of St. Vitus Catholic Church in Touhy, NE.

He is survived by wife of 54 years, JoAnn Strizek; daughters, Joyce (Joe) Zulovich of Columbia, MO and Sandy Strizek of Omaha; grandchildren, Jennifer Zulovich, Jill Zulovich, and Ted Raven; sister, Vernie (Dennis) Masek of Valparaiso; aunt, Arvella Woita of Wahoo; sisters-in-law, Delores Strizek of Valparaiso, Lucille Strizek of Valparaiso, and Gerry (Delano) Bohac of Wahoo; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Marvin and Eldon Strizek.

Condolences for Delano P. Strizek
  1. Al and Janis Henkel, Shawnee, KS
    • July 1, 2015 - 9 years ago

    We are so sorry for your loss. We remember many happy times with your family.

  2. Anonymous
    • July 1, 2015 - 9 years ago

    Thinking of your family during this sad time.

  3. Sandy Wichtner
    • July 2, 2015 - 9 years ago

    JoAnn, Sandy and Ted — I am so sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in knowing that Delano,is in great hands. Tedder, know that your grandpa will always be with you, at all your future Baseball Games, you could always tell your grandpa loved coming to any sport game you participated in. He’s going to be right there on your shoulder as your guardian angel and still your biggest fan. You all hurt now, but the hurt does get easier and is replaced by fond memories. Please take care of yourselves and if you need anything you know where we are!

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