Dennis "Denny" Podany

Dennis "Denny" Podany, age 82, died Friday, October 8, 2021, at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday with a 7:00 p.m. vigil service, all at the church. Burial is in All Saints Cemetery.

Dennis Podany was born November 24, 1938, to Anton and Libbie (Stoklasa) Podany on the family farm, north of Clarkson. He attended country school in Stanton County and graduated from Clarkson High School. After graduating high school, Denny attended the University of Nebraska. On August 6, 1959 he was united in marriage to Jane Yosten at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Clarkson. He was a founding member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, where he participated in Holy Name. Denny worked for many years as a professional land surveyor for NPPD. He served as the President and lifetime member of Professional Surveyors Association of Nebraska. Through his career and professional connections, Denny was privileged to be appointed by several governors to serve on the Nebraska Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors from 1984-2003.  He was appointed by Governor Johanns as an Admiral of the Nebraska Navy.

Denny was an artist, a baseball coach, a barber, a carpenter, an electrician, a farmer and plumber. He was a chainman and chairman, husband, dad, and proud papa. A man of faith and family.

A wunderkind. He innately seemed to know how to do almost anything.

He loved to ski, golf, and was a master angler fisherman, a classic car owner and hotrod enthusiast. One of his passions was researching family genealogy. Denny loved to travel and to attend extended family gatherings. He worked hard and played harder. He encouraged you and was your number one fan.

He will be missed by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Thanks Papa Podany

Denny is survived by:
Wife: Jane Podany of Columbus
Son: Chris (Sandra) Podany of Lincoln
Daughter: Kim (Mark) McBride of Valley
Son: Paul (Sherry Tichroew) Podany of Lincoln
5 grandchildren: Nate (Kaitie) Podany, Dr. Anthony (Sarah) Podany, CJ (Dani) Podany, Cody McBride, Shelby McBride
9 great grandchildren
Brother: Marvin (Janet) Podany of Clarkson

He is preceded in death by:
His parents