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John was born on September 1, 1929 in Gregory, South Dakota to Joseph and Frances (Chvala) Belak. He lived most of his childhood years in that area. Then at the age of 17, John joined the United States Army, with part of his duty in Korea during the Korean Conflict.
Following his military duty, he worked briefly in his brother's café in Verdigre, Nebraska. He moved to Fremont for employment with Hormel's, retiring in 1984 after 31 years there. During his retirement years, he worked for several area businesses.
John was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Fremont. He was also a member of the Fremont Eagles Aerie 200, and VFW Post 854.
On March 31, 1954, John was married in Verdigre to Janice Genser.
John was preceded in death by a grandson, 5 brothers and 2 sisters.
Survivors: wife – Janice
daughter – Dawn and husband Steve Chudomelka of Fremont
3 sons – Dave and wife Kathy Belak of Blair
John and wife Laurie Belak of Fremont
Michael Belak and special friend Michelle Ladd of Fremont
10 grandchildren
3 great grandchildren
side kick – Bubba
brother – Joe Belak of Gregory, South Dakota
2 sisters – Anna House of Fremont
Susan Connot of Gregory, South Dakota
The funeral service will be 11 AM Monday (April 8, 2013) at the Church of the Nazarene (Military St. & Luther Road) with the Rev. Tom Shaw. Military Honors by the Fremont Honor Guard of the American Legion Post 20 & VFW Post 854 will be rendered at the church.
Memorials will be directed by the family. Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary will be on Sunday from 3 PM to 7 PM.
online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Following his military duty, he worked briefly in his brother's café in Verdigre, Nebraska. He moved to Fremont for employment with Hormel's, retiring in 1984 after 31 years there. During his retirement years, he worked for several area businesses.
John was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Fremont. He was also a member of the Fremont Eagles Aerie 200, and VFW Post 854.
On March 31, 1954, John was married in Verdigre to Janice Genser.
John was preceded in death by a grandson, 5 brothers and 2 sisters.
Survivors: wife – Janice
daughter – Dawn and husband Steve Chudomelka of Fremont
3 sons – Dave and wife Kathy Belak of Blair
John and wife Laurie Belak of Fremont
Michael Belak and special friend Michelle Ladd of Fremont
10 grandchildren
3 great grandchildren
side kick – Bubba
brother – Joe Belak of Gregory, South Dakota
2 sisters – Anna House of Fremont
Susan Connot of Gregory, South Dakota
The funeral service will be 11 AM Monday (April 8, 2013) at the Church of the Nazarene (Military St. & Luther Road) with the Rev. Tom Shaw. Military Honors by the Fremont Honor Guard of the American Legion Post 20 & VFW Post 854 will be rendered at the church.
Memorials will be directed by the family. Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary will be on Sunday from 3 PM to 7 PM.
online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com