Nancy Slepicka was born Aug. 15, 1946 in Friend, to Ernest “Curly” and Rose (Suda) Kotas, the oldest of two children. She passed away peacefully at home in Dorchester on Dec. 5, 2025, at the age of 79 years, 3 months and 21 days.
Nancy attended Milligan Public Schools and graduated in 1964. While in school, she played the saxophone in the band, volleyball in a skirt, softball and numerous other activities along with her close friends Bev, Diane and Sandy. They remained lifelong friends. Nancy met Alan Slepicka when he borrowed her saxophone to play in a dance band and over time, their love blossomed and they were united in marriage on September 19, 1964. Alan and Nancy were blessed with four children: Dean, Craig, Tiffany and Heather.
After Alan’s Army service in Fort Gordon, Georgia, the couple returned to Nebraska where they made their home in Dorchester since 1965. Nancy made a great partner with Alan and the Slepicka Bros. excavating business. She enjoyed gardening and canning/freezing the summer’s rewards for later meals.
She was also quite the cook and baker with something always ready to share on the counter. Nancy always seemed to be good with numbers as she was employed over the years with Hansen tax preparation services in Dorchester and Allen Insurance Agency, Citi Bank and Union Bank in Crete.
Nancy enjoyed attending all her children’s and grandchildren’s activities and sporting events and was always proud of the efforts of all. She also was involved with many local clubs that included Jolly Doers, Extension Club, Methodist Women of Faith and volunteered at H.A.T.S. in Friend. She also enjoyed traveling with Alan to the many locations around the country that their children moved to and many bus trips to new and interesting places.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Rose Kotas.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Alan Slepicka, Dorchester; children, Dean Slepicka (Christy), Milfor, Craig Slepicka (Lisa), Seward, Tiffany Wegele (Brian), Auburn, Kansas, and Heather Slepicka Lawrence, Kansas; eight grandchildren, Parker Slepicka, Brady Slepicka (Madi), Landis Miles (Landen), Max Slepicka, Wade Slepicka, Charles Wegele, Lydia Wegele, Heath Wegele and great-grand baby Miles on the way; brother, Daniel Kotas (Bev), Milligan, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and cherished friends.
Nancy will be remembered for kindness, generosity and her love of friends and family. Her love will endure with all who knew her.
A funeral service for Nancy was Dec. 10, at the United Methodist Church in Dorchester. Pastor Cameron Miller presided. Kathy Jezl Wilcox was the pianist and provided the prelude music and she also accompanied Karla Kassik and Karen Filipi in the singing of “How Great Thou Art” and “Amazing Grace.” The recorded selection “Angel In The Morning” was played as the recessional song. A graveside service was held in the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan. Pallbearers included Parker Slepicka, Brady Slepicka, Landis Miles, Max Slepicka, Wade Slepicka, Charles Wegele, Lydia Wegele, and Heath Wegele.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Dorchester Rescue Squad.
Arrangements by Farmer & Son Funeral Home.
