Obituary of Alvin J. Vanecek
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VANECEK ALVIN J
Alvin was born January 7, 1927 in rural Tabor, SD to James and Lillian (Hlavac) Vanecek. He attended Elm View School, then assisted his father on the farm. He married Mary Ann Barger on April 11, 1950 at St. Wenceslaus Church, Tabor, SD. Alvin farmed all his life. He enjoyed raising cattle, listening to Czech music and belonged to ZCBJ Lodge for over 50 years.
Alvin is survived by his wife, Mary Ann of 65 years, of Tabor, SD; children: Jeannette (Dennis) Hisek of Odessa, MO, Dianne Vanecek of Lakeland, FL, James (Wendy) Vanecek of Navarre, FL and Kenneth Vanecek (Ev Kloucek) of Tabor, SD; grandchildren: Rose (Terry) Robinson, Jennifer (Eric) Butler, Brad (Roseanne) Hisek, Angy (Jim) Vanson, Douglas and Blasé Vanecek, Greg (Bonnie) Vanecek, Alex Vanecek, Leah (Chris) Foster; great-grandchildren: Lilly, Brooke, Noah, Ryann, Jacob, Domonic, Salvator, Desia, Araia, Bradley Jr., Angelina, Jaxon, Colton, and Dakota.
Alvin was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother, Donald and granddaughter Cheryl Westbrook. Memorials are directed to the Tabor Elementary School, 227 N. Lidice, Tabor, SD 57073
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