Ambrose Placzek

Ambrose Placzek, age 82, of Columbus, died Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Columbus Community Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 11, 2020 at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday with a 7:00 p.m. Vigil Service all at the Church.  Burial will be in the All Saints Cemetery with military honors by Hartman Post #84 American Legion Honor Guard.

All CDC guidelines will be followed and masks are required.

Ambrose Edward Placzek was born November 10, 1938 in Tarnov, Nebraska to Florian and Balbina (Zoucha) Placzek. He graduated from St. Bonaventure High School in 1956.  Ambrose served in the United States Marines from July 11, 1956 – July 10, 1958.  He married Josephine "Jo" Kielian on June 18, 1960 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church Silver Creek.  Ambrose worked at Husker Steel from 1959 – 1983.  He then went to work for Midwest Service and Sales until his death.  He was a founding member of St. Isidore Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus.  Ambrose was an avid horseracing fan, owning several horses with his family over the years.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, horse racing and going to casinos.  Ambrose also enjoyed fishing and going to his kids and grandkids sporting events.

He is survived by:
Son: SGM (R) Rodney (Carolyn) Placzek of Denver, CO
Son: Scott (Bobbie) Placzek of Havre de Grace, MD
Daughter: Amy Jo Placzek of Columbus, NE
Son: Russell (Pat) Placzek of Columbus, NE
Grandchildren: Chelsea, Cody, Robin and Trevor
Great Grandchildren: Addison, Matthew and Wesley
Brother: Jim (Vi) Placzek, Plattsmouth, NE
Sister: Minnie White of Omaha, NE

He was preceded in death by:
Parents: Florian and Balbina Placzek
Wife: Josephine Placzek
Son in infancy: Joseph Placzek
Grandson: Jason Placzek
4 Sisters
4 Brothers