Lawrence P. Matulka, 87, of Valparaiso, NE, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 16, 2018 at Bryan East Medical Center in Lincoln, NE.  He was born August 6, 1931 in rural Valparaiso, NE to Peter, Sr. and Adeline (Roublicek) Matulka.

Lawrence was a member of Sts. Mary & Joseph Catholic Church in Valparaiso and American Legion #371.  He grew up on a farm near Valparaiso and graduated from Valparaiso High School.  Following high school he farmed until he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp.  After his service to his country, Lawrence continued farming near Valparaiso.  At the time of Lawrence’s death he was still active on the farm.

On August 16, 1955, Lawrence was united in marriage to Janice Kliment in Touhy, NE.  In this union five children were born:  Robin, Randall, Larry, David and DeAnn.  Lawrence and Janice were married for 63 years.

He is survived by wife, Janice Matulka; children, Robin (Mark) Ethridge, Randall (Mariann) Matulka, Larry (Sharlene) Matulka, David (Sonya) Matulka and DeAnn Matulka; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; brothers, Eugene (Alyce) Matulka and Erwin (JoAnn) Matulka; sister, Geraldine (Joe) Bordovsky; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter, Sr. and Adeline Matulka; brother and sister-in-law, Peter Jr. and Wilma “Jean” Matulka; infant sister, Angela Matulka; parents-in-law, Edward and Antonette “Toni” Kliment.