Henrietta M. Czapla, age 87, of Columbus, died Saturday, July 23, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus.
Henrietta Mae Czapla was born August 17, 1923 in Columbus, Nebraska to Michael and Lillian (Krzycki) Mielak. She grew up in Columbus and graduated from Kramer High School in 1942. She married Raymond Czapla on December 30, 1947 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church.
Henrietta is survived by:
Husband: Raymond Czapla Columbus, NE
Son: Larry Czapla Duncan, NE
Son: Dave (Gina) Czapla Columbus, NE
Sister: Louise Wolfe Columbus, NE
Granddaughter: Nicole (Brad) Wangler Columbus, NE
Grandson: Toby Czapla Bennington, NE
Granddaughter: Courtney (Greg) Hamik Lincoln, NE
Grandson: Josh Czapla Ankeny, IA
Great Grandchildren: Mackenzie & Carson Hamik
Great Grandchildren: Chase & Emma Wangler
She was preceded in death by:
Father: Michael Mielak, Mother: Lillian Mielak, Brother: Marion Mielak, Brother: Michael "Dick" Mielak Jr., Infant Grandson: Todd Czapla