6/25/1963 – 5/23/2021

Omaha – Preceded in death by father James F. Dolezal MD. Survived by wife Joan, children Zachary, Nathan, Kelsi, Rebecca Dolezal, mother Patricia Dolezal, siblings, Pam (Brent) Kottemann, Jeffrey (Kathy) Dolezal, MaryAnn Kulp, Pete (Karen) Dolezal, Debbie (Paul) Grafelman, many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Visitation Thursday (5/27/21) 5 -7 PM with Vigil Service 6:30 PM at Roeder Mortuary. Memorial Service  Friday 10:30 AM at St. Robert Bellarmine Church 11802 Pacific Street Omaha, NE. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Memorials to the family to be designated later.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000

www.RoederMortuary.com

June 20, 1932 – May 13, 2021

Omaha. Preceded by husband Richard Carr. Survived by daughter Richetta Lynn Russell; sisters, Viola Jackson and Eunice Williams; grandsons, Alan and Aaron Russell; and great-grandchildren, Alarion Russell, Alan Russell, Jr. and Avaya Cabana.

VISITATION: Friday 6-8pm at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N. 108th St. Omaha, NE. FUNERAL SERVICE: 9am Saturday, May 22, at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, 1411 N. 30th St. Omaha, NE. INTERMENT: Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Born: May 13th, 1934
Death: May 18th, 2021

Walter Henry (Hank) Kessler died peacefully in his home on May 18th 2021. Hank was 87 years old. He is survived by his loving wife Lynda Kessler, daughter Debb(Michael) Andersen,   son Doug(Lori)Kessler,  and step-son Robert Davis. Grandchildren Katy Kessler, Todd Keeling(Hannah Bryant), Becky Kessler, Dana (Doni) Keeling, Loranda Stuart, Joe (Ashley) Kessler and Skylor (Catherine) Stuart,  ten great grand-children that were precious to him as well as many beloved nephews and nieces who he loved to tease, Sister Marie(Ivan)Loy. Frances(Bill)Logan,  Connie(Larry)Hall and brother Robert(Gloria) Kessler,  Hank was preceded in death by his first wife Marilyn Kessler, sisters Ruth Rollman, Delores Dunker, Sylvia Corum, and brothers Ralph Kessler and Ronald Kessler. He was born outside of Shellsville Village, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, the first son of ten children. He graduated from North Lebanon County High School in 1953. Hank was always known to be a hard worker. He diversified and transformed his occupation many times during his lifetime. Hank enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Lowry Air Force base, Denver Colorado where he met his devoted wife of 62 years Marilyn. Both from farming families, the couple soon moved to a farm near Corning Iowa. Later Hank made his way to Omaha. Using his Air Force training he soon got into the electronics business. He worked behind the camera and in the control room at KETV, after many years of work at ESU 3 supporting Nebraska schools with multi-media implementation and repair he retired.   Hank always had a side gig. He built a business of Hank’s TV, he was a licensed realtor and loved being an auctioneer, especially when he was in the ring.  He had a talent for fixing anything and everything. A pastime that kept him busy even into

his last days.  Hank always had an easy smile and his quick wit was sure to add laughter to the conversation. He was involved in his church. In later years he was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason and was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Hank married Lynda in  the autumn years of his life. The two made the most of every cherished day together. Hank will be deeply missed by Lynda, his family and those who called him friend.

Visitation: Tuesday, May 25 th 4pm- 7pm at Roeder Mortuary, located at 2727 N. 108 th Street, Omaha. An Eastern Star Service will begin at 6:30pm.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday May 26 th at 10am at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, located at 15050

West Maple Road, Omaha. A luncheon will be given following the service.

Memorials may be sent to:
St. Joseph’s Indian School
PO Box 326 Chamberlain, SD 57325-9919

Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE 68164

402-496-9000 www.roedermortuary.com

Judith ‘Judi’ Wenzel

March 13. 1952- May 15, 2021

On Saturday May 15, Judi passed peacefully and started her eternal life with Jesus.

Judi was born to parents Jack Ward and Joan Gilbert on March 13, 1952 in Weatherford, Texas. She grew up in Fortworth with her siblings Jane, Jan, and Blake. Her family moved to Atlanta, Georgia for a brief period, but settled down in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She graduated from Albert Lea Senior High School in 1970 and attended college briefly after.

Judi met her husband Daryl and was married on August 15, 1981. They moved to Eagle Lake, MN and started their family with their three children Erica, Lauren and Bryan. In 1991, Judi and Daryl moved to West Des Moines, Iowa where they raised their children and planted roots for the next 17 years. In 2008, Judi and Daryl moved to Omaha, Nebraska.

Judi loved socializing and spending time with her family and friends. She was active in her church in West Des Moines and enjoyed helping with vacation bible school and other fellowship events over the years. She held a variety of jobs including some factory work, office work, and an assistant school nurse. Her most loved job was raising her children.

Judi was a bright and vibrant woman who loved people and life. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother Joan Slen, and granddaughter Ruthie Becker. She is survived by her father Jack Ward; husband Daryl Wenzel; their three children Erica Becker (Jonny), Lauren Halter

(Dan), and Bryan Wenzel; grandchildren Olivia and Benjamin Becker; siblings Jane Ward, Jan Lloyd (Mike), and Blake Ward (Sheila); sister-in-law Diane Wesley (Rich); brother-in-law Craig Wenzel (Lesley); and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of life will be held Thursday May 20th at 10:30 am at St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church; 510 N 93rd St. Omaha Ne 68164. The service will be available to stream for those unable to attend in person; a luncheon to follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (www.theaftd.org)