Bertha M. Musilek
Date of Birth
February 11, 1928
Saline County, Nebraska
Entered into Rest
April 8, 2020
Wahoo, Nebraska
Mass of Christian Burial

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 ~ 10:00 a.m.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church ~ Prague, Nebraska
Interment at St. John Cemetery ~ Prague, Nebraska

*Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic:  The Mass of Christian Burial will stream live on the Svoboda Funeral Home Facebook page.  Mass will only be available for the immediate family.

Memorials

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church ~ Prague, Nebraska or Masses

Bertha M. Musilek, 92, of Prague, NE, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Saunders Medical Center LTC in Wahoo, NE.  She was born Febraury 11, 1928 in Saline County, NE to James and Rose (Kotil) Nejdl.  Bertha graduated from Prague High School in 1945 and went on to Midland College for 1 year.  On February 3, 1948, she was united in marriage to Leonard Musilek at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Prague, NE.

Bertha taught country school for three years in Dodge and Saunders County and she also worked for Pendelton Woolen Mills in Fremont.  She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church where she was active in the St. John PCCW and the Rosary Society.  Bertha was a former 4-H leader with the extension club and a former member of the Socialities Extension Club.

She enjoyed attending dances when she was younger, sewing, baking, gardening, watching sports and quilting.  Making quilts for her family was one of her favorite hobbies.

She is survived by her children, James Musilek of Columbus, Connie (Terry) Carlson of Burbank, WA, Gary (Theresa) Musilek of Malmo and Larry (Cindy) Musilek of Prague; grandchildren, Jonathan (Courtney) Musilek, Patrick Musilek, Cody Musilek, Sara Musilek, Kristie (Blade) Middleton and Tracy (Jack) Niland; step-grandchildren, Michael Miller and Randy Miller; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Violet and Barrett; six step great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Musilek; and four siblings.

Condolences for Bertha M. Musilek
  1. Julie Slechta
    • April 10, 2020 - 4 years ago

    Gary, Theresa and family members of Bertha,
    You have our deepest of sympathies. She will be greatly missed. May she rest in peace.

  2. Anonymous
    • April 10, 2020 - 4 years ago

    Deepest Sympathy Gary Theresa and Families

  3. Anonymous
    • April 11, 2020 - 4 years ago

    Theresa and Gary, you have our deepest sympathy.
    Dick and Betty Kuncl

  4. • April 11, 2020 - 4 years ago

    Gary, Theresa and Musilek families, Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Sending our sympathy and prayers during this time.

  5. Anonymous
    • April 12, 2020 - 4 years ago

    To the family of Bertha, condolences from Terry and Diane Peirce.

  6. James Edins
    • April 14, 2020 - 4 years ago

    Gary,Theresa and family.So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Bonnie and I send our sympathy. Jim and Bonnie Edins

  7. Audrey Chromy
    • April 14, 2020 - 4 years ago

    So many good memories of wintertime Friday nite visits at the Musileks.. making ice cream, Bertha and mom’s (Arline Polacek) delicious desserts and socializing…always a good time!
    Bertha’s family in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all!

  8. Rusty and Pam Sedlacek
    • April 16, 2020 - 4 years ago

    To the family of Bertha Musilek. May you find comfort and peace knowing the Bertha is in the arms of her Lord and Savior. Hold on to your memories and thoughts they are yours forever. Sending our prayers and thoughts of your family during this difficult time.

  9. Twila Nejdl-Oesterle
    • December 8, 2020 - 3 years ago

    So sorry to hear about your loss.

  10. Hunter
    • April 16, 2021 - 3 years ago

    Love u grate grams

  11. JoAnn Alback
    • June 18, 2021 - 3 years ago

    I am so sorry that I missed the service, My deepest condolences to the whole family and especially my classmate Connie…It had to be difficult to have to wait this long for your services…I’m sure the whole Prague gang are looking down on us, still sending us parental blessings.
    My sympathy. JoAnn Wernsman Alback

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