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John Joseph TESAR, Sr.

John Joseph TESAR, Sr.

Male 1892 - 1974  (81 years)


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  • Name John Joseph TESAR  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    Suffix Sr. 
    Birth 6 Dec 1892  Pohled, East Bohemia, Czech Republic Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 5
    Gender Male 
    Census 5 Apr 1930  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    1930 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    1930 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    Enumeration District No. 28-63, Supervisor\'s District No. 7, Sheet No. 5B
    Social Security Number Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    506-38-3929 
    Death 8 Mar 1974  [1, 2, 3
    Burial Abt 11 Mar 1974  Calvary Cemetery/Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 10
    TESAR, John and Lucy
    TESAR, John and Lucy
    Plot: Station 13, Row 17, Lot 16, Space 1&2
    TESAR, John, Sr.
    TESAR, John, Sr.
    Plot: Station 13, Row 17, Lot 16, Space 1&2
    Person ID I954  Family Tree
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

    Family Lucy Agnes NEMEC,   b. 29 Dec 1896, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Jul 1984, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 87 years) 
    Marriage 21 Feb 1922  St. Wenceslaus Church/Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    >1. Marie Antoinette TESAR,   b. 2 Jan 1923, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Mar 2005 (Age 82 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +2. Rose Lucile TESAR,   b. 10 Jul 1925, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Dec 2012 (Age 87 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +3. Lucile Agnes TESAR,   b. 6 Dec 1927, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Aug 2003 (Age 75 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +4. John Joseph TESAR, Jr.,   b. 5 Jan 1931, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 May 1991 (Age 60 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F367  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 6 Dec 1892 - Pohled, East Bohemia, Czech Republic Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 21 Feb 1922 - St. Wenceslaus Church/Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 5 Apr 1930 - Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsSocial Security Number - 506-38-3929 - - Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Abt 11 Mar 1974 - Calvary Cemetery/Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 
    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Documents
    NEMEC, Charles Obituary
    NEMEC, Charles Obituary
    TESAR, John Joseph
    TESAR, John Joseph
    World War II Draft Registration Card
    TESAR, John Joseph
    TESAR, John Joseph
    World War II Draft Registration Card
    NEMEC, Mary Obituary
    NEMEC, Mary Obituary
    NEMEC, Joseph Obituary
    NEMEC, Joseph Obituary
    NEMEC, Mary Obituary
    NEMEC, Mary Obituary

  • Sources 
    1. [S523] Calvary Cemetery (Omaha, Dougles, Nebraska, USA), Grave Markers, Station 13, Row 17, Lot 16, Space 1&2.
      TESAR
      John J.
      Dec. 6, 1892
      March 8, 1974

      Lucy A.
      Dec. 29, 1896
      July 13, 1984

    2. [S523] Calvary Cemetery (Omaha, Dougles, Nebraska, USA), Grave Markers, Station 13, Row 17, Lot 16, Space 1&2.
      John Tesar
      Nebraska
      Cook US Army
      World War I
      Dec 6 1892 - Mar 8 1974

    3. [S124] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935 - 2014.
      Name: TESAR, JOHN
      Birth: 06 Dec 1892
      Death: Mar 1974
      Age: 81
      Last Address of Record: 68106
      Issued By: Nebraska
      SSN: 506-38-3929

    4. [S903] Obituary of Charles J. NEMEC, (Date: Abt. 19 Aug 1972;).
      NEMEC - Dr. Charles J., age 88 years, 1908 So. 15th St. Survived by daughter: Mrs. Alice Bewersdorf, Omaha; 4 sisters: Mrs. John Noziska, Pottersville, Calif.; Miss Louise Nemec, Mrs. William Rozmarin, Mrs. William Rozmarin, Mrs. John Tesar, all Omaha; 7 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren.

      Services Monday 9:30 a.m. Dworak Mortuary to St. Wenceslaus Church at 10 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Rosary Sunday 8 p.m. Visitation after 6 p.m. Saturday.

      DWORAK MORTUARY
      2466 So. 16th St. 346-1144

    5. [S692] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
      Name: John Joseph Tesar
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Birth Date: 6 Dec 1892
      Birth Place: Pohiled, Czecho-Slovakia
      Residence Place: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
      Military Draft Date: 1942
      Relationship to Draftee: Head
      Occupation: John Tesar Meat Market
      Height: 5 9
      Eye Color: Brown
      Hair Color: Brown
      Weight: 240
      Complexion: Ruddy

    6. [S563] 1930 U.S. Census, Nebraska, Douglas, Omaha, Fifteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Enumeration District No. 28-63, Supervisor's District No. 7, Sheet No. 5B.
      Lines 82 thru 86

    7. [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.

    8. [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.

    9. [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.

    10. [S521] Calvary Cemetery (Latitude: 41.23640, Longitude: -96.02940), Burial Records, Phone conversation of 06 Jul 2010 with Ann @ 402.391.3711.


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