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Joseph Harry NEMEC

Joseph Harry NEMEC

Male 1899 - 1971  (71 years)


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  • Name Joseph Harry NEMEC  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
    Birth 28 Apr 1899  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 5, 7
    Gender Male 
    Also Known As Joe NEMEC  [15, 16
    Census 1 Jun 1900  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [17
    1900 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    1900 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 14, Sheet No. 5A
    Census 28 Apr 1910  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    1910 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    1910 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 74, Sheet No. 10B
    Census 6 Jan 1920  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [15
    1920 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    1920 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 49, Sheet No. 5A
    Census 3 Apr 1930  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    1930 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    1930 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    Enumeration District No. 28-61, Supervisor's District No. 7, Sheet No. 2B
    Census 7 Apr 1940  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    1940 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    1940 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 94-67, Sheet 4A
    Census 12 Apr 1950  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [16
    1950 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    1950 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    Enumeration District No. 95-124
    Sheet No. 4
    Social Security Number Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    507-01-6299 
    Death 1 Jan 1971  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Burial Abt 4 Jan 1971  Calvary Cemetery/Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [18
    NEMEC, Joseph H.
    NEMEC, Joseph H.
    Plot: Station 12, Row 17, Lot 28, Space 2&3
    Person ID I949  Family Tree
    Last Modified 21 Feb 2026 

    Father Joseph NEMEC,   b. 31 Dec 1859, Spacice, East Bohemia, Czech Republic Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Feb 1927, St. Joseph's Hospital/Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Mary RUZICKA,   b. 1 Nov 1860, Czechoslovakia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Apr 1940, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 1 May 1883  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [19
    NEMEC, Joseph and RUZICKA, Mary Marriage License
    NEMEC, Joseph and RUZICKA, Mary Marriage License
    Family ID F44  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Karoline V. KRYTINER,   b. 16 Jun 1902   d. 12 Jul 1981 (Age 79 years) 
    Marriage 5 May 1926  St. Adalberts Catholic Church/Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 6
    NEMEC, Joseph<br> KRYTINER, Karoline <br><br> BOYLE, Thomas<br> NEMEC, Jean
    NEMEC, Joseph
    KRYTINER, Karoline

    BOYLE, Thomas
    NEMEC, Jean

    Nebraska, U.S., Index to Marriages, 1909-1955
    Children 
    +1. Dr. Joseph Charles NEMEC, DDS,   b. 15 Aug 1927, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Jul 2022, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 94 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +2. Jean Marie NEMEC,   b. 9 Jun 1931, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Apr 2014, Papillion, Sarpy, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F368  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 21 Feb 2026 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 28 Apr 1899 - Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1 Jun 1900 - Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 28 Apr 1910 - Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 6 Jan 1920 - Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 5 May 1926 - St. Adalberts Catholic Church/Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 3 Apr 1930 - Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 7 Apr 1940 - Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 12 Apr 1950 - Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsSocial Security Number - 507-01-6299 - - Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 1 Jan 1971 - Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Abt 4 Jan 1971 - Calvary Cemetery/Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Photos
    NEMEC Family
    NEMEC Family
    Joseph
    Joseph H.
    Mary

    Documents
    NEMEC, Joseph Harry
    NEMEC, Joseph Harry
    U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    NEMEC, Joseph Harry
    NEMEC, Joseph Harry
    U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    NEMEC, Joseph Harry
    NEMEC, Joseph Harry
    U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    NEMEC, Mary Obituary
    NEMEC, Mary Obituary
    NEMEC, Joseph Obituary
    NEMEC, Joseph Obituary
    NEMEC, Mary Obituary
    NEMEC, Mary Obituary
    NEMEC, Edward Frank Obituary
    NEMEC, Edward Frank Obituary
    NEMEC, Joseph Charles
    NEMEC, Joseph Charles
    U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

  • Sources 
    1. [S476] 1910 U.S. Census, Nebraska, Douglas, Omaha, Thirteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 74, Sheet No. 10B.

    2. [S563] 1930 U.S. Census, Nebraska, Douglas, Omaha, Fifteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Enumeration District No. 28-61, Supervisor's District No. 7, Sheet No. 2B.
      Lines 69 thru 71

    3. [S124] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935 - 2014.
      Name: NEMEC, JOSEPH
      Birth: 28 Apr 1889
      Death: Jan 1971
      Age: 71
      Last Address of Record: 68124
      Issued By: Nebraska
      SSN: 507-01-6299

    4. [S659] 1940 U.S. Census, Nebraska, Douglas, Omaha, Sixteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 94-67, Sheet 4A.
      Lines 37 - 40

    5. [S471] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
      Name: Joseph Harry Nemec
      Race: White
      Birth Date: 28 Apr 1899
      Street address: 1248 So 14
      Residence Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
      Relative: Joseph Nemec

    6. [S938] Nebraska, U.S., Index to Marriages, 1909-2022.
      Name: Joseph H Nemec
      Marriage Date: 1926
      Marriage Place: Douglas, Nebraska, USA
      Certificate Number: 2852

    7. [S929] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
      Name: Joseph Harry Nemec
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Age: 42
      Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
      Birth Date: 28 Apr 1899
      Birth Place: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
      Residence Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
      Registration Date: 14 Feb 1942
      Registration Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
      Employer: Nemec Bros Shoe Store
      Height: 5 8
      Weight: 150
      Complexion: Light
      Hair Color: Gray
      Eye Color: Blue
      Next of Kin: Caroline Nemec

    8. [S1252] Obituary of Mary NEMEC, (Date: 25 Apr 1940;).
      Mrs. Mary Nemec Is Dead at 79

      Mrs. Mary Nemec, 79, resident of Omaha 68 years, died this morning at her home, 1720 South Fifteenth street, after an illness of three days. Mrs. Nemec was born in Czecho-Slovakia.

      Survivors: Sons, Dr. Charles J. Nemec, Edward F., and Joseph, all of Omaha; daughters, Mrs. John C. Nizocka [sic], Spencer, Neb., Mrs. Clara Rozmarin, Mrs. John Tesar and Louise, all of Omaha; brother, Joseph Ruzicka, Omaha, 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

      Funeral service: Saturday, 8:30 a.m., from Dworak-Chapuran chapel, to St. Wenceslaus church at 9; burial, St. Mary's cemetery. The rosary will be recited at the mortuary Wednesday afternoon at 2 by St. Mary's Altar society, at 2:30 by St. Anna's society, and at 3 by St. Elizabeth's society.

    9. [S1254] Obituary of Joseph NEMEC, (Date: Abt. 25 Feb 1927;).
      JOSEPH NEMEC DIES

      Veteran Omaha Clothing Man Came Here In '72

      Joseph Nemec, 68, 1720 South Fifteenth street, old time resident of Omaha, died Thursday at the St. Joseph's hospital following an illness of several weeks.

      Mr. Nemec was born in Czechoslovakia, coming to America with his parents in 1872, and settling in Omaha. Since that time he has resided in Omaha, clerking in clothing stores of the city during the early years, and later engaging in business for himself. For ten years Mr. Nemec was with the Brandeis store, leaving in 1906 to open a clothing and furnishing store at 1316 William street.

      In 1922 Mr. Nemec retired from active business, putting management of the store in his two sons, Edward and Joseph.

      Surviving are the wife, three sons, Dr. Charles G. [sic], Edward and Joseph, and four daughters, Mrs. John C. Nozicka of California, Miss Louise, Mrs. William Rozmarin and Mrs. John Tesar of Omaha.

      Funeral services will be held Monday at the residence.

    10. [S1255] Obituary of Mary NEMEC, (Date: 27 Apr 1940;).
      NEMEC - Mary, 1720 S. 15th St., age 79 years. Survived by 3 sons, Dr. Charles J. Nemec, Edward F., and Joseph; 4 daughters, Mrs. John C. Nozicka, Miss Louise Nemec, Mrs. William Rozmarin and Mrs. John Tesar; 19 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Joseph Ruzicka.

      Funeral services from Dworak-Chapuran chapel Saturday at 8:30 a.m. to St. Wenceslaus church at 9. Interment St. Mary's cemetery. The Catholic Workmen will recite the Rosary at the chapel, Friday 8 p.m.

    11. [S1258] Obituary of Edward Frank NEMEC, (Date: 30 Sep 1951;).
      Edward Frank Nemec, Clothing Man, Dies

      Edward Frank Nemec, 64, of 4444 Woolworth Avenue, died Saturday at a local hospital.

      Mr. Nemec had been a clothing merchant here. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Mary; sons, Richard and Edward, Jr., of Omaha; brothers Dr. C. J. Nemecand Joseph H. Nemec of Omaha; sisters, Mrs. John Noziska of Portersville, Cal.; Louise Nemec of Omaha and Mrs. William Rozmarin of Omaha.

      The funeral will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Heafey & Heafey Farnam Street Funeral Home to Holy Cross Church at 9 a.m. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. Burial, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

    12. [S959] Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-2004.
      Name: Jean M Nemec
      Gender: Female
      Birth Date: 9 Jun 1931
      Birth Place: Douglas, Nebraska, USA
      Parent 1 Name: Joseph H Nemec
      Certificate Number: 11203
      Birth Certificate Type: Normal

    13. [S959] Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-2004.
      Name: Joseph C Nemec
      Gender: Male
      Birth Date: 15 Aug 1927
      Birth Place: Douglas, Nebraska, USA
      Parent 1 Name: Joseph Nemec
      Certificate Number: 16452
      Birth Certificate Type: Normal

    14. [S929] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
      Name: Joseph Charles Nemec
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Age: 18
      Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
      Birth Date: 15 Aug 1927
      Birth Place: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
      Residence Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
      Registration Date: 17 Aug 1945
      Registration Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
      Employer: Student
      Height: 5 8
      Weight: 162
      Complexion: Light
      Hair Color: Brown
      Eye Color: Blue
      Next of Kin: Joseph H Nemec

    15. [S562] 1920 U.S. Census, Nebraska, Douglas, Omaha, Fourteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 49, Sheet No. 5A, Lines 43 thru 47.
      Can't help but notice the Frank JOURA family on line 13 of this same page.

    16. [S1052] 1950 U.S. Census, Nebraska, Douglas, Omaha, Seventeenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Enumeration District No. 95-124, Sheet No. 4.
      Lines 24 thru 27

    17. [S293] 1900 U.S. Census, Nebraska, Douglas, Omaha, Twelfth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 14, Sheet No. 5A.

    18. [S523] Calvary Cemetery (Omaha, Dougles, Nebraska, USA), Grave Markers, Station 12, Row 17, Lot 28, Space 2&3.
      Joseph H. Nemec
      1899 - 1971

    19. [S92] Marriage Certificate of Joseph NEMEC and Mary RUZICKA.
      St. Wenceslaus Church


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