Edward Havel

March 3, 1939 - March 4, 2014

Edward Havel Edward Leroy Havel was born March 3, 1939, in rural Rawlins County, Kansas, to Ralph and Ruth (Taylor) Havel. He attended school near Atwood and assisted on the family farm. Ed was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1959 and served until 1961. Ed married Karol Jean Miller on July 21, 1962, in Atwood, Kansas, where the couple settled. Ed and Karol resided in Hays Center, Nebraska, before moving to Imperial where Ed worked for Sam Unzicker for 22 years. Ed was a member of VFW Post #4688 of Imperial and the American Legion Post of Hays Center, Nebraska. He enjoyed crossword books, riding horses, taking care of cattle and he especially loved family time. Edward passed away Tuesday evening, March 4, 2014, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE. He was 75 years of age. Survivors Include: Wife: Karol of Imperial, NE Daughters: Kathy Sramek and husband Rob of Max, NE. Brenda Hopkins of North Platte, NE. Julie Willis of McCook, NE. Son: Brian Havel and wife Jennifer of Benkelman, NE. 9 Grandchildren: Austin, Mandy and Mirya Sramek; Amber and Dakota Havel; Tyler Willis; Shawn Michael, Wesley and Aaron Hopkins. 4 Great-Grandchildren: Nathan Sramek, Emily Sramek, twins: Trynden and Tenlee Havel. Sisters: Beverly Whitnington and husband Marvin of Atwood, KS. Janis Carson and husband Gary of Duncan, NE. Funeral Services for Ed Havel will be held Saturday morning, March 8th, 2014, 10:30 A.M. (MT) at the Benkelman Community Building, Benkelman, NE with Pastor Phil Harris officiating. Interment will follow at the Benkelman Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday morning before services. A memorial has been established in Ed’s memory. Online condolences can be left at liewerfuneralhome.com LIEWER FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS