Milo Rejcha

July 31, 1927 – May 5, 2023

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Milo Rejcha, age 95, of Hallam, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023.

Milo was born July 31, 1927, on his family farm near Hallam to Charles and Alice ( Stastny) Rejcha. He was the fourth of five children. 

Milo married Alice Beck on May 11, 1948. They were blessed with nearly 75 years of marriage and seven children. They made their home on the family farm. They worked together planting crops, raising hogs, cattle and chickens. They especially enjoyed gardening together in their retirement years. Milo was especially proud of his record-breaking kohlrabi, He was always generous in sharing his garden with family and friends. Milo also worked construction for a number of years before retirement. 

Milo is survived by his wife, Alice; children, Diane (Dennis) Buss of Cortland, Samantha (Joe) Dabbs of Glenwood, Iowa, Deb (Mark) Mazankowski of Leroy, Kansas, Donna (Mike Renner) Rejcha of Hallam, Doug (Lori) Rejcha of Hallam, Don (Lisa) Rejcha of Hallam, and Dawn (Dave) Parks of Crete; grandchildren, Lisa (Mike) Plew, Heather (Kevin) Neubauer, Matt Mazankowski, Alice (Jared) Grimes, Tanner Rejcha, Taylor (Ryan) Nanny, Dylan Rejcha, Nate (Audrey) Parks, Kellie (Austin) Aksamit, and Cory (lexi) Parks; 11 great-grandchildren; and sister, LaVerne (Harry) Johnston of Lincoln. Milo is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Alice Rejcha; parents-in-law, Joseph and Ann Beck; and sisters, Evelyn Svancara, Sylvia Tenopir and Helen Kubicek. 

There will be a private graveside service. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family for future designation.