Fred Hladik

Fred Hladik died Sunday, July 2, 2017 at the Columbus Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Fred L. Hladik was born December 27, 1925 in Valparaiso, Nebraska to John and Agnes (Bouc) Hladik. He served in the United States Army in the European Theater during World War II from April 1944 through April 1946 where he received the Bronze Star. On October 28, 1946, he married Gladys Kudlacek at St. Lukes Catholic Church in Loma, Nebraska. The couple celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in 2016. They farmed before going into the restaurant and bar business. He was a bar manager at the V.F.W. Club and the Elks Club. He was a life member of the V.F.W. and a 45 year member of the American Legion.

He is survived by:
Wife: Gladys Hladik of Columbus, NE
Son: Darrell (Barb) Hladik of Cedar Edge, CO
Daughter: Patty Portman of Columbus, NE
Son: Rick (Mary) Hladik of Columbus, NE
Son: Bob (Sheri) Hladik of Ocala, FL
11 grandchildren
3 step-grandchildren
12 great grandchildren
2 step great-grandchildren
Brother: John Hladik of Valparaiso, NE

He was preceded in death by:
Parents: John and Agnes Hladik
Son-in-law: Rich Portman
Daughter-in-law: Jeri Hladik
Brother: Leo Hladik
Nephew: Kenny Hladik


In lieu of flowers donations are suggested to St. Isidore Stained Glass Fund or to the wishes of the family