Carol L. Vejraska

Carol Lee Vejraska was born to Francis Marion Nunns and Edna Ellen Rand on May 23, 1937 at Geneva, Nebraska. She passed away May 28, 2024, at Heritage Crossings in Geneva, Nebraska at the age of 87 years and 5 days. She was the oldest of 4 children. Carol’s early childhood started on the Crandall farm south of Geneva on Highway 81. She and the family moved three times until settling in 1944 at the farm 1 mile south and 3.5 miles east of Geneva. She attended country school at district 45 Blain school until 8th Grade, after which she completed her high school education at Geneva High School and graduated in 1954. Following her graduation, she worked as a secretary for a few years before going to work in the Fillmore County Treasurer’s office. She was appointed County Treasurer in 1962 and remained in that position until 1970. She then worked at Milligan Public School as the school secretary from 1971 to 1973 and then moved on to work at the Geneva High School from 1977 to 1984. In 1984, she took the job of Fillmore County Clerk and remained in that job until her retirement in 2005. Following her retirement from the county, she worked part time at Heinisch/Lovegrove Law Office for a short while. Carol was married to LaVern Joe Vejraska of Milligan, Nebraska on November 30, 1963, and to them 3 children were born. Carol loved to study genealogy and spent hours researching family history. She also loved to study the history of Fillmore County and the courthouse where she spent so much of her time. She was an avid reader and always had a book in her hand in her free time. She owned stacks of books and did her best to instill that love of reading into her children (with mixed success). She dedicated time to help with the local Red Cross blood drives, giving many pints of blood and also organizing the blood drives for a number of years. She was also a member of the Milligan Methodist church and gave much of her life to helping at the church and playing the organ/piano at church services, weddings and funerals. She received recognition/awards for her many years of service in county government, many years of service at the Methodist church, ODEGEO, Fillmore County Development Corporation, and was recognized by the Nebraska Secretary of State for 20 years of service as Fillmore County Clerk. Carol also was not afraid to get her hands dirty and helped on the farm particularly around harvest, when she would haul grain to town. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She always made time to attend their many activities and was always a huge part of their lives. Carol was preceded in death by her parents Francis and Edna Nunns; infant brother Gary, sister-in-law Barb Nunns; mother-in-law Vlasta Vejraska; and father-in-law Joe Vejraska. She is survived by husband, LaVern Vejraska of Beatrice, Nebraska; sons, Bruce Vejraska and wife Marcia of Tobias, Nebraska, Kevin Vejraska and Mark Vejraska and wife Melissa all of Milligan, Nebraska; grandchildren, Juana Wirth of Wymore, Nebraska, Brandon Wirth and wife Elizabeth of Milligan, Nebraska, Kohl Wallace of Joplin, Missouri, Ensley Stahl of Milligan, Nebraska Charlie Vejraska of Milligan, Nebraska, Brody Vejraska of Milligan, Nebraska; great grandchildren, Kaylynn, Lynnette, Kollin and Benjamin; sister, Fay George and husband Will of Seattle, Washington; brother, Dale Nunns of Geneva, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Lelith Kassik and husband John Kassik of Milligan, Nebraska; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service for Carol was held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Milligan. Lay Pastor Michelle Lessard presided over the Memorial Service. Karen Kohler accompanied the congregation in the singing of “How Great Thou Art” and “Precious Lord, Take My Hand.” The recorded selections “In The Garden” and “Amazing Grace” were also played during the Service. Honorary Pallbearers included Gary Nunns, Nicole Nedrow, Laura Steuben, Danny Kassik, Lisa Nunez, and Mike George. A Graveside Committal of Ashes was held in the Bohemian National Cemetery following the Memorial Service. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com Memorials are suggested to the Fillmore County Genealogical Society.

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Carol L. Vejraska

May 23, 1937 - May 28, 2024