Edmond Francis Krejci

Edmond (Ed) Francis Krejci entered this world on June 23, 1922, the eldest of 3 sons born in Omaha, Nebraska to Francis and Alice (Krava) Krejci. Growing up in South Omaha, his early years were spent with his extended family of aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. In 1944, he was called by “Uncle Sam” to serve his country in the Army and spent his tour of duty driving an ammunitions transport truck throughtout Europe during WWII. This enabled him to enjoy, as much as the war would allow, the sights and sounds of Europe. He returned with many wonderful and entertaining stories that he loved to tell to his family and friends. After his return from WWII, he went to work for Epson Lithography as a press operator, where he met Evelyn Richter, a young typesetter. Though, as she would later say, she found him “stuck-up and cocky”, she did agree to go with him to Mass at St. Mary Magdalene Church. That date started a year-long courtship that ended with their marriage in October 1947. This union produced two sons, Don and Mike. Ed soon left Epson and pursued a career in construction, where he worked as a finish carpenter until his retirement. In addition, he moved his family to a small farm outside of Waterloo, Nebraska. Here he entered his “second career”, that of a hog farmer, and established a very successful farrowing operation. He and Evelyn enjoyed nearly 40 years of marriage, until her death in March 1987. Though not looking to marry again, Ed was introduced to Shirley Embrey, a widow from Waterloo. They enjoyed one another’s company, and this led to a marriage in 1991 that lasted 24 happy years. Ed lost Shirley in November 2014. Ed enjoyed traveling with Evelyn and his sons, spending many summers camping. Ed always felt that the best way to learn about anything was to experience it firsthand. Trips throughout the United States each year provided just that “experience”. When Ed married Shirley, they too enjoyed traveling, spending time in Southern California, visiting Don and his family. During his life, Ed enjoyed many hobbies, including woodworking, gardening, raising show dogs, reading, and “creating” in his workshop. Even in his later years, while caring for Shirley, his life was full and complete until the Lord called him home on July 14, 2015. Edmond F. Krejci, age 93, of Waterloo, NE, died 7/14/15. Preceded in death by wives, Evelyn and Shirley, parents Alice and Frank, and brother Paul. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law: Don & Cookie of Menifee, CA, and Mike & Laurita of Omaha, 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, brother Frank and wife, Jane Krejci of Elkhorn, NE. Funeral Mass Saturday at 10 AM, St. John’s Catholic Church, Valley, NE. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Omaha. Visitation Friday from 4-7 PM at the church with a Wake Service at 7 PM. Memorials to the family.

Edmond Francis Krejci

June 23, 1922 - July 14, 2015