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Frank Bosak

February 11, 1921 — March 3, 2009

Frank Charles Bosak was born February 11, 1921 in Nance County, Nebraska to Walter and Mary (Dubas) Bosak. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942-1945. He was a Silver and Bronze Star recipient. He married Della Volnek on February 27, 1943 in Fort Ord, California. He returned and farmed from 1946-1956. He then moved to Columbus and worked at Behlen Manufacturing for 27 years. In 1981 Frank married Phyllis Nowak Volnek. He was a member of St. Anthony Church, Holy Name, V.F.W., American Legion and the Eagles Club. Frank also volunteered many years for the Red Cross and served on the Behlen Manufacturing Fire Brigade as an assistant chief. Frank also worked on the Higgins Memorial Committee. He enjoyed gardening and yardwork.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to St. Anthony School.

Frank is survived by:
Wife: Phyllis Bosak of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Sharon Peterson of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Barbara (Kenneth) Osborne of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Elaine Schmid of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Eileen Carr of Omaha, NE
Son: Richard (Linda) Bosak of Minden, NE
Step Daughter: Rita (Earl) Mohrman of Monroe, NE
Step Daughter: Shirley Thornton of Lincoln, NE
Step Son: Gerald (Kate) Volnek of Billings, MT
Step Daughter: Ruth (Jack) Speicher of Columbus, NE
Step Daughter: Mary Jasper of Columbus, NE
Sister: Lucille (John) Koopman of Columbus, NE
Sister: Rose (Jim) Weldon of Columbus, NE
Sister: Emily Snyder of Genoa, NE
21 Grandchildren
29 Great Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by:
Parents: Walter & Mary Bosak
First Wife: Della Bosak
Daughter: Diana Bosak
Brother: Emil Bosak
Sister: Anna Hamilton
Sister: Celia Stetz
Grandson: David Eric Lilienthal
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Visitation

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

4:00 - 8:00 pm

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Vigil

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

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Visitation

Thursday, March 5, 2009

8:00 - 10:00 am

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Mass of Christian Burial

Thursday, March 5, 2009

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