Friday, March 27, 2014 ~ 10:00 a.m.
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
Interment at St. Mary & St. Patrick Cemetery ~ Davey, Nebraska
Military Honors by American Legion #82 & VFW #4502
Thursday, March 26, 2014
Visitation ~ 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Rosary ~ 7:00 p.m.
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
The Guardian Angel Fund (a fund to assist students to attend Catholic Schools in Saunders County) or Mass offerings
Godfrey C. Lanik, 84, of Ceresco, NE, entered into eternal rest Monday, March, 23, 2015 at his home, surrounded by family. Godfrey was born on August 14, 1930, on the family farm, to Frank and Rose M. (Brtek) Lanik near Wahoo, NE. The family moved to Wahoo following the death of his father, when Godfrey was 10.He attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School through 9th grade and graduated from Wahoo High in 1948. He enlisted in the United States Navy on October 6, 1950, proudly serving his country in the Korean War. After being honorably discharged, he worked at the Dooley Auction Market, Burlington Railroad, and spent over 30 years at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Lincoln, NE. He was united in marriage to Joyce Kuhr on January 4, 1952. In 1958 the couple bought the farm where they lived together, raising their seven children for over 58 years.
Throughout the many years, Godfrey became known by friends as “Gobby” and coworkers as “Wahoo”. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Davey, VFW post #4502, and the Knights of Columbus. His many interests included “buying junk and selling treasures”, antiques, farming, livestock, and supporting Catholic schools. He took great pride in his land and loved the soil he worked with. Above all he loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; having traveled all over to follow their sports and activities in life.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce A. Lanik; children, Frank Lanik of Ceresco, Dave (Cheryl) of Wahoo, Anne (Randy) Robbins of Wahoo, Gregg (Emily) Lanik of Lincoln, Mitch (Margaret) Lanik of Ceresco, Mary (Bill) Phillips of Seward, and Ralph (Lisa) Lanik of Fremont; brothers, Larry (Mardell) Lanik, Ven (Willa) Lanik, and Ralph J (Irene) Lanik, ; sisters-in-law, Mildred Lanik, Darlene Ehlers, and Joyce H. Lanik, Norma Heiser, Kaye (Gary) Roels, and Jeanette Herrera; grandchildren, Eric (Gina) Lanik, Sarah (Mike) Frain, Kevin (Angie) Lanik, Kristin Ceballos, Chad (Becca) Lanik, Cassie (Nic) Hitz, Rika (Steve) Ryan, Tina (Tim) Meduna, Dana (Matt) Sousek, Kastl Lanik, Caleb Lanik, Eve Lanik, Melissa (Josh) Kramer, Mychal (Amy) Lanik, Matthew Lanik, Seth (Hannah) Styskal, Steven Lanik, Tobi Lanik, and Chessna Fernald; and 29 going on 30 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandchildren, Matthew and Joel Styskal; brothers, Francis, Leo, and Bernie; sister, Rose Marie (Posie) Cermak.
My Sympathy and prayers are with all the family, I will always remember “Wahoo”, gave me good advice even when I did not think so, many prayers for you in this time of grieving
The perpetual twinkle in his eyes and his always-present, kind and knowing smile will be what I remember of Godfrey. God bless all of Godfrey’s family. May your memories of him comfort you in this sad time.
My Sympathy and prayers for all of you, always remember the good memories you all shared.
Gregg sensei, sorry too hear about your dad my condolence too you and family, god bless, shihan
So sorry to hear about Godfrey and our sympathies to Joyce and all the family! Marge Divine
Gregg Sensei-Though you have lost a father, mentor and friend, remember all the “moments” and cherish the gifts he has given you and your family. I will include your family in my thoughts and prayers, and wish your family the best as they move forward in these challenging times.
Gregg Sensei I’m sorry to hear of you loss. My condolences to you and you family. Fred Bateman MKKI UK.
Gregg Sensei – We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you and your family during
this hard time
Sorry it took me so long to find about this. Gobby was one amazing man. He was cared for by so many and cared for so many.
Grew up across the street from Gobby in Wahoo. Don Novotny Oakland, Ne.