Monday, August 16, 2021 ~ 10:30 a.m.
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
Interment at St. Francis Cemetery ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
Sunday, August 15, 2021
Visitation ~ 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Rosary ~ 7:00 p.m.
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
214 E. 2nd Street
Wahoo, NE 68066
Virginia “Virgie” Lanik, 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at South Haven Living Center in Wahoo. Virginia was born July 7, 1924 in Weston, Nebraska to Czechoslovakian immigrants Joseph and Anna (Carek) Maly. She grew up with sisters Isabelle and Bernadette and graduated from Weston High School. The three sisters shared an inseparable bond that continued throughout their lives, exchanging daily phone calls and moving within a block of each other in recent years. Virginia married Julius Lanik on October 26, 1946, in Plasi, NE., upon his return from serving in the Army during WWII. The couple moved just south of Wahoo, where Julius farmed for 50 years. The couple had three children: Robert, Susan and Patricia.
Virginia was an avid gardener and seamstress and an active volunteer with 4-H projects. She was an accomplished quilter winning numerous ribbons at both the County and State fairs. In her later years, she lovingly spent hours hand stitching baby quilts that were gifted to each grandchild.
Virginia had several part-time jobs during her life, working at the Wahoo Sale Barn; Joe Vasa Photography and for veterinarians Drs. Hedlund and Little. She was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary and St. Ludmilla’s Guild. Her faith was a core value in her life. Virginia embraced her Czech heritage and culture. No family gathering was complete without much sought after kolaches and strudel. Her infectious sense of humor and the twinkle in her eye will be missed by many.
She is survived by her children: Robert (Susan) Lanik of Lincoln; Susan Moylan of Bellevue; Pat (Dr. Michael) Germer of Lincoln; Grandchildren: Andrew (Wendy) Lanik, Joel (Teri) Lanik, Sean (Sarah) Moylan, Patrick (Jennifer) Moylan, Devin (Elizabeth) Moylan, Dr. Kate (Dr. Steve) Gogela, Nate Germer; 22 great- grandchildren and sister, Bernadette Woita.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Anna Maly; husband, Julius Lanik; granddaughter Brianna Germer; son-in-law, John Moylan and sister, Isabelle Tvrdy.
So sorry to of the loss of Mrs. Lanik. Very many memories of her growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Dear Lanik family –
I am so sorry to hear of Virginia’s passing. Getting to know her through Pat and family gatherings, I enjoyed her spunkiness, warmth, humor and her lovely smile. You were blessed with the most wonderful parents. May your memories of her bring you peace. Hugs and prayers for your comfort in the coming days!
I would like to extend my Deepest Sympathy to the entire family of Virgina Lanik. I had the Great pleasure of knowing Virgina for quite a few years and during those years doing her hair both at Saunders House & S.Haven She was such a Lovely lady & I will Miss her A lot. Thoughts & Prayers to her entire family & friends. May you Rest In Peace Virgina. God Bless U All ! 🙏🏼❤️
I am so sorry to read of Virginia’s passing. I always enjoyed visiting with her at Saunders House and South Haven. She always had a smile for everyone.
Susan,
We are so sorry to hear this news but rejoice that your mom is with the Lord now. She will be in our prayers as well as you and all the family. Our deepest sympathy to all. May she Rest In Peace !
Kirk and Kathy
What a wonderful lady! She always made me feel special when I went to her house. May she Rest In Peace!
Kathleen Martin Ward
My sincere sympathies to you all. She sounded like my grandma Amy. Full Czech from immigrant parents and their work ethic was stellar. Much to my surprise when I read the obituary that Bob and Pat are brother-sister. Pat I’ve admired you and Mike for almost 50 years and Bob was a kindred spirit on the Immanuel board for TOO short a time. Small world!! You can rejoice in a life lived for others and may many memories stay with you all.
My families sincere sympathy on the death of your mother and grandmother. She was a wonderful lady and had a wonderful life. She is not reunited with Julius and is at peace. Thinking of you all with love🙏🙏
Pat and family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. I remember your mother as a dear, sweet lady. I did not know she grew up in Weston.
Again, our sympathy for your loss.
My deepest sympathy.
Our sympathy to the family. Virginia was such a beautiful woman—so gentle, cheerful and loving. More importantly she was a woman of great faith and was close to Jesus, her Lord and Savior. I will always remember her going to daily Masses at St. Wenceslaus Church in Wahoo. May she now rest in the loving everlasting arms of Jesus. We pray for her and for the family.