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Dr. Charles Joseph NEMEC

Dr. Charles Joseph NEMEC

Male 1884 - 1972  (88 years)


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  • Name Charles Joseph NEMEC  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
    Title Dr. 
    Birth 27 Apr 1884  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 5, 8, 9, 23
    Gender Male 
    Census 1 Jun 1900  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [24
    Census 28 Apr 1910  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Census 2 Jan 1920  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Census 9 Apr 1930  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [15
    Census 10 Apr 1940  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [13
    Social Security Number Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [23
    505-62-3466 
    Death 17 Aug 1972  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 5, 23
    Burial Abt 20 Aug 1972  Calvary Cemetery/Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 7, 25
    Person ID I942  Rivera Family Tree
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

    Father Joseph NEMEC,   b. 31 Dec 1859, Spacice, East Bohemia, Czech Republic Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Feb 1927, St. Joseph's Hospital/Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Mary RUZICKA,   b. 1 Nov 1860, Czechoslovakia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Apr 1940, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 1 May 1883  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [26
    Family ID F44  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Alice Veronica NOZISKA,   b. 17 Feb 1889, Cedar Creek, Cass, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Apr 1961, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years) 
    Marriage 3 Jun 1913  Colome, Tripp, South Dakota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 14
    Children 
    +1. Edward Charles NEMEC, MD,   b. 5 Apr 1914, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Aug 1962, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 48 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +2. Alice Katharyn NEMEC,   b. 20 Jun 1917, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Nov 2016, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 99 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F363  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

  • Sources 
    1. [S476] 1910 U.S. Census, Nebraska, Douglas, Omaha, Thirteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 74, Sheet No. 10B.

    2. [S523] Calvary Cemetery (Omaha, Dougles, Nebraska, USA), Grave Markers, Station 1, Row 25, Lot 17, Space 1&2.
      NEMEC
      Charles J., M.D.
      1884 - 1972

      Alice V.
      1889 - 1961

    3. [S36] NEMEC, Carol, Email of 09 Sep 2011.
      The name is Charles Joseph....my husband verified...his is the reverse...Joseph Charles..

    4. [S562] 1920 U.S. Census, Nebraska, Douglas, Omaha, Fourteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 52, Sheet No. 2A.
      Lines 17 thru 20

    5. [S211] ancestry.com.
      The bennett Family Tree owned by nichie786.

    6. [S789] Obituary of Alice Katharyn BEWERSDORF, (Name: Heafey Hoffmann Dworak & Cutler; Date: Abt. 23 Nov 2016;).
      BEWERSDORF, Alice Katharyn (Nemec)
      Alice Katharyn (Nemec) Bewersdorf
      Jun 20, 1917 - Nov 22, 2016
      Preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Herman L. Bewersdorf; parents, Dr. Charles J. and Alice Nozicka Nemec; brother, Dr. Edward C. Nemec; and nephew, Chuck Nemec. Survived by sons, Charles H. Bewersdorf and Louis E. Bewersdorf (wife, Deirdre Maher Bewersdorf); daughter, Mary Beth Bewersdorf (Carl Marazzo); niece, nephews, and many grandnieces and grandnephews.
      ROSARY AND FUNERAL MASS were held at St. Norbert Catholic Church in California. GRAVESIDE SERVICE Friday, Dec. 2nd at 11am at Calvary Cemetery (Station 1) in Omaha.
      HEAFEY-HOFFMANN DWORAK & CUTLER
      BEL AIR CHAPEL
      12100 West Center Road
      Omaha, Nebraska 68144
      (402) 391-3900

    7. [S903] Obituary of Charles J. NEMEC, (Date: Abt. 19 Aug 1972;).
      NEMEC - Dr. Charles J., age 88 years, 1908 So. 15th St. Survived by daughter: Mrs. Alice Bewersdorf, Omaha; 4 sisters: Mrs. John Noziska, Pottersville, Calif.; Miss Louise Nemec, Mrs. William Rozmarin, Mrs. William Rozmarin, Mrs. John Tesar, all Omaha; 7 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren.

      Services Monday 9:30 a.m. Dworak Mortuary to St. Wenceslaus Church at 10 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Rosary Sunday 8 p.m. Visitation after 6 p.m. Saturday.

      DWORAK MORTUARY
      2466 So. 16th St. 346-1144

    8. [S471] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
      Name: Charles Joseph Nemec
      Race: White
      Birth Date: 27 Apr 1884
      Street address: 1902 So 15
      Residence Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
      Relative: Alice Nemec
      Relative's Relationship: Wife

    9. [S692] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
      Name: Charles Joseph Nemec
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Birth Date: 27 Apr 1884
      Birth Place: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
      Residence Place: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
      Military Draft Date: 1942
      Relationship to Draftee: Head
      Occupation: Own Business Physician
      Height: 5 8
      Eye Color: Blue
      Hair Color: Gray
      Weight: 200
      Complexion: Light

    10. [S960] Obituary of Dr. Edward C. NEMEC, (Date: Abt. 11 Aug 1962;).
      NEMEC - Dr. Edward C., 2122 S. 39th St., age 48 years. Survived by wife, Madgalen [sic]; daughter, Mrs. William (Mary Alice) Hamilton; 3 sons, Charles, Edward and James; father, Dr. Charles J. Nemec, all of Omaha; sister, Mrs. Herman (Alice) Bewersdorf, Phoenix, Arix.
      Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m.
      DWORAK MORTUARY
      To Our Lady of Lourdes Church 10 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Rosary Sunday 8 p.m. Member of Catholic Workman.

    11. [S960] Obituary of Dr. Edward C. NEMEC, (Date: Abt. 11 Aug 1962;).
      E.C. Nemec,
      Doctor, Dies
      ----
      Had Positions at C.U.
      and St. Joseph's

      Dr. Edward C. Nemec, 48, died Friday at a local hospital after a week's illness. He lived at 2122 South Thirty-ninth Street.

      Dr. Nemec was a board and staff member of St. Joseph's Hospital and an instructor at Creighton University School of Medicine. A Creighton Medical graduate, he was a member of various professional societies.

      Survivors are his wife, Magdalen; daughter Mrs. William Hamilton; three sons, Charles, Edward and James; father, Dr. Charles J., all of Omaha, and a sister, Mrs. Herman Bewersdorf, Phoenix, Ariz.

      Services will be Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the Dworak Mortuary to Our Lady of Lourdes at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

    12. [S765] U.S., City Directories, 1822 - 1995.
      Name: Charles J Nemec
      Residence Year: 1949
      Residence Place: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
      Publication Title: Omaha, Nebraska, City Directory, 1949

    13. [S659] 1940 U.S. Census, Nebraska, Douglas, Omaha, Sixteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 94-67, Sheet 6A.
      Lines 2 thru 4

    14. [S940] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current.
      Name: Dr Charles Nemec
      Gender: Male
      Residence Place: Omaha
      Marriage Date: Abt 1913
      Spouse: Alice Noziska

    15. [S563] 1930 U.S. Census, Nebraska, Douglas, Omaha, Fifteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Enumeration District No. 28-61, Supervisor's District No. 7, Sheet No. 9A & B.
      A Lines 48 - 50
      B Line 51

    16. [S1250] Engagement Announcement of Magdalen ERDIE [sic] and Edward C. NEMEC.
      Engagement Told

      The engagement of Miss Magdalen Erdie [sic] to Edward C. Nemec was announced at an informal dinner given Saturday evening by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Erdie [sic]. Mr. Nemec, son of Dr. and Mrs. Charles J. Nemec, is a senior at Creighton university college of medicine and a member of Phi Chi fraternity.

      The wedding date has been set for May 28.

    17. [S1251] Marriage Announcement of Magdalen M. ERDEI and E. C. NEMEC, (Date: Abt. May 1938;).
      Magdalen M. Erdei Weds Mr. Nemec

      The wedding of Miss Magdalen M. Erdei, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Erdei, to Dr. E. C. Nemec, son of Dr. and Mrs. Charles J. Nemec, took place May 28 at St. Joseph church, followed by a reception at the Blackstone.

      White marquisette over white taffeta fashioned the bride's gown, which was made princess mode with a train. Her long tulle veil fell to the hemline.

      Attendants at this wedding were Miss Alice Nemec, maid of honor; Miss Helen Preiner and Miss Martha Schnitchen, bridesmaids; little Betty Sanko, flower girl; Joseph Erdei, best man, and Francis Tusa, Richard Nemec and Dr. John Porter, ushers.

      Dr. Nemec and bride are leaving June 10 for a trip to the southwest and Pacific coast. They will go to Seattle, Wash., about July 1 and reside there while Dr. Nemec is serving his interneship [sic].

    18. [S1252] Obituary of Mary NEMEC, (Date: 25 Apr 1940;).
      Mrs. Mary Nemec Is Dead at 79

      Mrs. Mary Nemec, 79, resident of Omaha 68 years, died this morning at her home, 1720 South Fifteenth street, after an illness of three days. Mrs. Nemec was born in Czecho-Slovakia.

      Survivors: Sons, Dr. Charles J. Nemec, Edward F., and Joseph, all of Omaha; daughters, Mrs. John C. Nizocka [sic], Spencer, Neb., Mrs. Clara Rozmarin, Mrs. John Tesar and Louise, all of Omaha; brother, Joseph Ruzicka, Omaha, 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

      Funeral service: Saturday, 8:30 a.m., from Dworak-Chapuran chapel, to St. Wenceslaus church at 9; burial, St. Mary's cemetery. The rosary will be recited at the mortuary Wednesday afternoon at 2 by St. Mary's Altar society, at 2:30 by St. Anna's society, and at 3 by St. Elizabeth's society.

    19. [S1254] Obituary of Joseph NEMEC, (Date: Abt. 25 Feb 1927;).
      JOSEPH NEMEC DIES

      Veteran Omaha Clothing Man Came Here In '72

      Joseph Nemec, 68, 1720 South Fifteenth street, old time resident of Omaha, died Thursday at the St. Joseph's hospital following an illness of several weeks.

      Mr. Nemec was born in Czechoslovakia, coming to America with his parents in 1872, and settling in Omaha. Since that time he has resided in Omaha, clerking in clothing stores of the city during the early years, and later engaging in business for himself. For ten years Mr. Nemec was with the Brandeis store, leaving in 1906 to open a clothing and furnishing store at 1316 William street.

      In 1922 Mr. Nemec retired from active business, putting management of the store in his two sons, Edward and Joseph.

      Surviving are the wife, three sons, Dr. Charles G. [sic], Edward and Joseph, and four daughters, Mrs. John C. Nozicka of California, Miss Louise, Mrs. William Rozmarin and Mrs. John Tesar of Omaha.

      Funeral services will be held Monday at the residence.

    20. [S1255] Obituary of Mary NEMEC, (Date: 27 Apr 1940;).
      NEMEC - Mary, 1720 S. 15th St., age 79 years. Survived by 3 sons, Dr. Charles J. Nemec, Edward F., and Joseph; 4 daughters, Mrs. John C. Nozicka, Miss Louise Nemec, Mrs. William Rozmarin and Mrs. John Tesar; 19 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Joseph Ruzicka.

      Funeral services from Dworak-Chapuran chapel Saturday at 8:30 a.m. to St. Wenceslaus church at 9. Interment St. Mary's cemetery. The Catholic Workmen will recite the Rosary at the chapel, Friday 8 p.m.

    21. [S1256] Obituary of Anton NEMEC, (Name: Omaha World-Herald; Location: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA; Date: 10 Oct 1925;).
      DEATHS AND FUNERALS

      Anton Nemec

      Anton Nemec, 73, resident of Nebraska for 53 years and of Omaha for five, died Wednesday of heart disease at his home 820 Worthington Place. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Josephine Nemec; three sons, Joseph of Clarkson, Neb.; James, Wahoo, Neb.; and Anton, jr., of Omaha; two daughters, Mrs. E. J. Swoboda, and Mrs. Josephine Rosmarin, both of Omaha. A brother, Joseph, a sister Mrs. Louis Smith, both of Omaha, and 13 grandchildren also survive, besides a nephew Dr. C. J. Nemec. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 8:30 from the residence to St. Wenceslaus' church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.

    22. [S1258] Obituary of Edward Frank NEMEC, (Date: 30 Sep 1951;).
      Edward Frank Nemec, Clothing Man, Dies

      Edward Frank Nemec, 64, of 4444 Woolworth Avenue, died Saturday at a local hospital.

      Mr. Nemec had been a clothing merchant here. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Mary; sons, Richard and Edward, Jr., of Omaha; brothers Dr. C. J. Nemecand Joseph H. Nemec of Omaha; sisters, Mrs. John Noziska of Portersville, Cal.; Louise Nemec of Omaha and Mrs. William Rozmarin of Omaha.

      The funeral will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Heafey & Heafey Farnam Street Funeral Home to Holy Cross Church at 9 a.m. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. Burial, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

    23. [S124] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935 - 2014.
      Name: NEMEC, CHARLES
      Birth: 27 Apr 1884
      Death: Aug 1972
      Age: 88
      Last Address of Record: 68108
      Issued By: Nebraska
      SSN: 505-62-3466

    24. [S293] 1900 U.S. Census, Nebraska, Douglas, Omaha, Twelfth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 14, Sheet No. 5A.

    25. [S521] Calvary Cemetery (Latitude: 41.23640, Longitude: -96.02940), Burial Records, Phone conversation of 06 Jul 2010 with Ann @ 402.391.3711.

    26. [S92] Marriage Certificate of Joseph NEMEC and Mary RUZICKA.
      St. Wenceslaus Church


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