Roger Znamenacek, 78, of Bennet, passed away in Lincoln on Nov. 13, 2023, after a courageous battle with COPD. He was born in Crete on Feb. 18, 1945, to George and Evelyn, the baby of eight children.
Roger was married for 49 years to his loving wife, Janice. Together, they owned and operated J&R Repairs. Roger lived vicariously through his children and grandchildren, attending sporting and performing arts events, fishing and crafts.
Roger is survived by his wife, Janice, of Bennet; daughters, Sarah (Ali) Alhachami of Bennet, and Amy (Jason) Boyer of Bellevue; sons, David Znamenacek of Lincoln, Andy (Wendy) Znamenacek of Grand Island, and Allen (Susan) Znamenacek of Arizona; 20 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister/brothers-in-law Toni Znamenacek, Robert Renner, Joseph Jones; and special nieces, Sue Dawson, Deb Roberts and Kali Slone. He was proceeded in death by his parents; brothers, Merlyn, Kenny, Leon, Larry Znamenacek; sisters, Nancy Jones, Lois Owens and Joann Renner; and grandson, Josef.
A graveside service will be held at Centerville Cemetery on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Bennet Community Church at 3 p.m.. Family requests casual dress.
