Edward D. Kremlacek, 88, of Malmo, NE, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at his home surrounded by family in rural Malmo, NE.  He was born October 14, 1931 in Prague, NE to Jerry and Agnes (Maly) Kremlacek.  On September 13, 1955, Edward was united in marriage to Lucille Koranda at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Plasi, NE.

Edward was a lifelong farmer who loved trees and always put his family first.  He served in the U.S. Air Force as a military police officer during the Korean War.  He was a lifetime member of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church where he was a choir member for many years.  Edward was a member of American Legion #232, FCSLA WO17, Nebraska Czechs of Saunders County and the Nebraska Nut Growers Association.

He is survived by wife of 64 years, Lucille Kremlacek; daughter, Christine (Douglas) Kavan; grandchildren, Michael (Heather) Kavan, Adam (Samantha) Kavan, Melissa (Mitch) O’Reilly, Paul (Sheila) Kavan, Phillip (Katelyn) Kavan, Thomas (Dana) Kavan and Peter Kavan; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Marjorie Urban; many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by granddaughter, Angela Marie Kavan; parents, Jerry and Agnes Kremlacek; brothers-in-law, Ray Urban and Edmund Koranda.