Michael D. "Mick" Kubicek

November 24, 1948 - March 5, 2020

Michael D. “Mick” Kubicek was born to Michael Kubicek, Jr. and Helen (Hladky) Kubicek on November 24, 1948 in Milligan, Nebraska. He passed away in York, Nebraska on March 5, 2020 at the age of 71 years, 3 months and 11 days. He was one of two children born in the family. Mick grew up in Milligan, Nebraska and graduated with the Milligan High School class of 1967. He served in the US Army, stationed in Korea, from October 17, 1968 to May 21, 1970. After his time in the military, Mick worked in the demolition business for 20 years. His work took him to New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Minneapolis, Denver and Dallas. At one point, he was a Suntan Consultant in Florida. He did this for five winters and said that it was one of the best jobs he ever had. Mick was proud of his small town Nebraska roots and was pleased that he graduated from a small town in the Midwest. He eventually moved back to Milligan to be around friends and family. Mick enjoyed living in the Milligan community and he worked for various contractors in the area after moving home. He was always ready to visit with friends and enjoyed catching up on the latest news. Mick’s gatherings at the farm became well known to area friends. During hunting season, he would cook wild game, and other kinds of meat, including shark for his company. His guests would gather around a roaring fire and would shoot off fireworks for entertainment. He was known for his simple lifestyle as he spent much of his time by the pond enjoying the outdoors. Mick was well liked in Milligan and he will be known as one who lived his own life as he wished. Mick was preceded in death by his father and mother. He is survived by his sister Nancy Hinrichs and husband, Lee; nieces Amy & Lori; aunt Frances Becwar; cousins Larry & Nancy Becwar and Jack & Lori Becwar; and many close friends. Mick’s wishes were to be cremated and to have a Celebration of Life at a later date with his friends at the pond.