Kaspar, James V.

MALMO, Neb. - James V. Kaspar, 81, of Malmo, Neb., died Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, at the Pathfinder House in Fremont, Neb. Private family graveside services: Prague National Cemetery. Arrangements with Kracl Funeral Chapel, Schuyler, Neb.

Jim is survived by loving companion of 16 years, Laverna Skarka of Rogers, Neb.; son and daughter-in-law, Bryan (Dorene) Kaspar of Fremont, Neb.; daughters, Susan Poulson of Rochester, Minn., and Roxann Fritze of Marion, Iowa; sisters, Evelyn Hindmarsh and Norma Nickelson, both of Lincoln, Neb.; and four

grandchildren, Brandon Fritze of Carmel, Ind., Nathan Fritze of Iowa City, Iowa, Dustin Kaspar

of Malmo, Neb., and Dallas Kaspar of Omaha, Neb.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

James V. Kaspar was born Jan. 6, 1929, on the family farm near Malmo, Neb., to James A.

and Louise E. (Petrus) Kaspar. He attended District 75 School and graduated from Prague High

School in 1946. Jim was inducted in the U.S. Army on Oct. 7, 1946, at Fort Crook, Neb. He

served during World War II. He was honorably discharged on March 24, 1948 at Camp Stoneman,

Calif. He was a lifelong farmer. He served on the board of the Prague National Cemetery,

Prague school board and also drove school bus for 30 years. He was active in American Legion

Post 254 of Prague and was a life member of the ZCBJ Lodge of Prague.

Jim, and his friend, Laverna Skarka, enjoyed dancing, listening to polka music and visiting area casinos. He also enjoyed keeping score at volleyball and basketball games, marked first downs at football games and

enjoyed fishing.

Memorials may be made to Prague National Cemetery and American Legion Post 254.

Condolences: