Nicholas Mrzlak

Nicholas died Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at his home in Columbus.

Nicholas James Mrzlak was born May 28, 1914 in Omaha, Nebraska to Nicholas Charles and Barbara (Cepuran) Mrzlak. He married Theresa German on January 10, 1942 in Omaha. The couple resided in Omaha for a short time and then moved to Columbus where he and Mrs. Mrzlak reared their family. He was involved in the real estate and insurance business and was owner of the Country Club Inn Motel in Columbus. During his later years he and Mrs. Mrzlak resided in Redondo Beach, California. They recently returned to Columbus where he wished to live out his final days. Nicholas was a member of St. Bonaventure Church, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and a past president of the Optimist Club.

He is survived by:

Wife: Theresa (German) Mrzlak of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Margaret (Mrs. Joe) Matejka of Houston, TX
Daughter: Maxine (Mrs. David) Brown of Laguna Hills, CA
Daughter: Barbara (Dr. Gerald) Brundo of Omaha, NE
Son: Jim Mrzlak of Center, CO
Daughter: Betty (Mrs. Ron) Mann of Mission Viejo, CA
Daughter: Carol (Mrs. Peter) Rygol of Olympia, WA
Daughter: Paulette (Mrs. John) Power of Chicago, IL
Daughter: Rosemarie Reidel of Greely, CO
Daughter: Terese (Mrs. Leon) Barden of Redondo Beach, CA
Son: Gregg (Lydia) Mrzlak of San Antonio, TX
Daughter: Suzanne (Mrs. Dave) Melliger of Omaha, NE
Twenty-eight Grandchildren
Twenty-five Great Grandchildren
Half Sister: Suzanne Modlin of Omaha, NE

He was preceded in death by:

Parents: Nicholas and Barbara (Cepuran) Mrzlak
Son-in-law: Joe E. Lee
Brother: John Mrzlak
Half Brother: Clarence Mrzlak
Grandson: Travis Melliger

Our special gratitude to the Columbus Community Hospital Hospice nurses, especially, Peggy, Mary and Jody; and aides, Cokie and Kerri for their attentive and loving care and support.