*Family Only*
Thursday, February 25, 2021 ~ 10:00 a.m.
Sts. Mary & Joseph Catholic Church ~ Valparaiso, Nebraska
Interment with Military Honors at St. Vitus Cemetery ~Touhy, Nebraska
*The Funeral will be live streamed on Sts. Mary and Joseph’s Church – Valparaiso Facebook page.
*Public*
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Visitation ~ 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Rosary ~ 4:00 p.m.
St. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church ~ Valparaiso, Nebrasksa
*The Rosary will be live streamed on Svoboda Funeral Home Facebook page.
Marian Sisters of the Diocese of Lincoln or
in care of the family for future designations.
Lawrence Louis Rezac, 92 of Valparaiso, NE passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Lincoln, NE. He was born September 9, 1928 in Touhy, NE to John and Lydia (Malousek) Rezac. He spent time in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict for two years. He was honorably discharged in 1953. He was a member of the American Legion Post #371 and VFW Post #10491.
He was united in marriage to Beatrice Sousek in 1955 at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Plasi, NE. To this union eleven children were born, Kathleen, Gregory, Thomas, Jerome, Gary, Monica, Bernadette, Robert, Sr. Cecilia Ann, Jeanette and Dale.
Lawrence spent his life doing what he enjoyed – farming, spending time with family, listening to Polka music and reading. His faith was important to him and he had deep devotion to the rosary. His wife, Beatrice and his family were the love and joy of his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lydia Rezac; son, Dale Rezac; granddaughter, Angela Rezac; sister and brother-in-law, Ethel and Francis Sedlacek; brother-in-law, Jay Medenhall.
He is survived by his wife, Beatrice; 10 children; 16 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and one on the way; sister, Eleanor Medenhall.
My condolences to the Rezac family at the passing of Lawrence. He and my Dad now share an anniversary. (3 years apart)
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers, are with all of you, during this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss, prayers and thoughts out to your family.
Uncle Lawrence was an amazing man. I have many happy memories of our family visits and his infectious laughter. He will be missed!
Six years ago Lawrence gave me my first ride in a combine. I realized during my time with him that he was the salt of the earth. Lawrence, Betty and their family welcomed my family into their living room filled with warmth and laughter. I will forever be grateful for the way they welcomed my precious son Blake Thomas into their large family. God bless you Lawrence and God bless the Rezac family.
Uncle Lawrence was such a great mentor for right and wrong. Lawrence always looked at the positive side. Being around him he was so infectious and made you
feel so good. Thank you Lawrence I will miss you.
May your faith in God sustain and comfort all of you at this sad time.
Dear Cecilia Ann and Loved Ones, May the knowledge of Lawrence’s perfect peace be a source of comfort to each of you. His smile is precious and his life gave witness to God’s gentleness and FUN!
May God bless each of you with gratitude for his presence these 92 years and strengthen you in the days ahead…what an Angel you have in heaven!
Love & prayers, Sr. Richard Mary Burke, RSM
Sorry for your loss. I remember Lawrence as always having a smile. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. God be with you.
So sorry Sr. Cecilia. Never easy to lose a parent. Eternal Rest grant unto Lawrence O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. You & Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God’s peace and comfort sustain you.
Dear S. Cecilia Ann,
Our deep sympathy to you and your loved ones at the loss of your dear father. Please know that our prayers are for you, your loved ones and the happy repose of the soul of your dear father.
Love and prayers, S. Jacinta and Community in Springfield, Missouri.
Dear Sr. Cecilia,
Please know of my prayers for you and all your family. May your father, Lawrence, have eternal rest in the peace of Christ. I couldn’t help but make the connection between the life of your father and mine. My father is also 92 right now, deeply devoted to his Catholic faith, served in the Korean Conflict, and is a retired farmer. I know you and your family must be proud to have had a father such as yours. God bless, Fr. Dave–Our Lady of the Lake, Branson
Dear Sr. Cecilia Ann,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family. May God grant you all many extra graces to comfort and console you at this most difficult time and to give you strengthen, courage and peace in the days ahead. Know you are held close in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy, Norman, Beatrice and children, My prayers and sympathy go out to you after Lawrences’ passing. I have heard so many wonderful stories and just visiting with him for a small amount of time, I agree he was a special jovial, Christian man. Now I know why Kathy is so quick to smile! God bless you all.
Betty and family. So very sorry for your Loss. Lawrence will surely be missed. Thanks to Lawrence and your family for taking such good care of my parents farmland for so many years. My Mother always spoke very highly of you all.
Our sympathies
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