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Joseph Harry NEMEC

Joseph Harry NEMEC

Male 1899 - 1971  (71 years)


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  • Name Joseph Harry NEMEC  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
    Birth 28 Apr 1899  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 5, 7
    Gender Male 
    Also Known As Joe NEMEC  [12
    Census 1 Jun 1900  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [13
    Census 28 Apr 1910  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Census 6 Jan 1920  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [12
    Census 3 Apr 1930  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Census 7 Apr 1940  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Social Security Number Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    507-01-6299 
    Death 1 Jan 1971  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Burial Abt 4 Jan 1971  Calvary Cemetery/Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [14
    Person ID I949  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  [15
    Family ID F44  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Karoline V. KRYTINER,   b. 16 Jun 1902   d. 12 Jul 1981 (Age 79 years) 
    Marriage 5 May 1926  St. Adalberts Catholic Church/Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 6
    Children 
    +1. Dr. Joseph Charles NEMEC, DDS,   b. 15 Aug 1927, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Jul 2022, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 94 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +2. Jean Marie NEMEC,   b. 9 Jun 1931, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Apr 2014, Papillion, Sarpy, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F368  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. [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. 2B.
      Lines 69 thru 71

    3. [S124] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935 - 2014.
      Name: NEMEC, JOSEPH
      Birth: 28 Apr 1889
      Death: Jan 1971
      Age: 71
      Last Address of Record: 68124
      Issued By: Nebraska
      SSN: 507-01-6299

    4. [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 4A.
      Lines 37 - 40

    5. [S471] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
      Name: Joseph Harry Nemec
      Race: White
      Birth Date: 28 Apr 1899
      Street address: 1248 So 14
      Residence Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
      Relative: Joseph Nemec

    6. [S938] Nebraska, U.S., Index to Marriages, 1909-1955.
      Name: Joseph H Nemec
      Marriage Date: 1926
      Marriage Place: Douglas, Nebraska, USA
      Certificate Number: 2852

    7. [S929] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
      Name: Joseph Harry Nemec
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Age: 42
      Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
      Birth Date: 28 Apr 1899
      Birth Place: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
      Residence Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
      Registration Date: 14 Feb 1942
      Registration Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
      Employer: Nemec Bros Shoe Store
      Height: 5 8
      Weight: 150
      Complexion: Light
      Hair Color: Gray
      Eye Color: Blue
      Next of Kin: Caroline Nemec

    8. [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.

    9. [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.

    10. [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.

    11. [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.

    12. [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. 49, Sheet No. 5A, Lines 43 thru 47.
      Can't help but notice the Frank JOURA family on line 13 of this same page.

    13. [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.

    14. [S523] Calvary Cemetery (Omaha, Dougles, Nebraska, USA), Grave Markers, Station 12, Row 17, Lot 28, Space 2&3.
      Joseph H. Nemec
      1899 - 1971

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


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