Alan L. Pokorny, 76, Lincoln, died Wednesday (11-30-11). Born (11-12-35) in Schuyler, Nebraska to Lumir and Lillian (Cakl) Pokorny. Grew up on a farm near Howells, Nebraska. He worked for the U. S. Postal Service for 32 years and served as Postmaster in Valley, Nebraska. U. S. Navy Korean Conflict Veteran. Member: St. John The Apostle Catholic Church and American Legion Post #3. Loved antique tractors and cars. Adored his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved to read and watch TV.
Family members include daughters, sons-in-law: Kathleen and James Wesely, Milford, NE, Diane Santi, Lincoln, NE, Lori and Mitchell Leif, Utica, NE; grandchildren, spouses: Jeremy and Stephanie Wesely, Sister Mary Faustina Wesely, Joel and Melanie Wesely, Amber and Bryce Marker, Melissa Gilliam, Miranda, Brittany and Cassidy Leif; great grandchildren: Lillian, Kaily, Gianna and Caleb Wesely; brother, sister-in-law: Paul and DeAnna Pokorny, Linwood, NE; sister, brother-in-law: Marjorie and Bill Phelan, Gretna, NE. Preceded in death by parents, wife Dorothy, 1 brother, 2 sisters.
Rosary: 6:00 p.m. Sunday (12-4-11) St. John The Apostle Catholic Church.
Mass of Christian Burial: 2:30 p.m. Monday (12-5-11) St. John The Apostle Catholic Church, 7601 Vine St. Fr. Lyle M. Johnson, officiating.
Memorials to the family, School Sisters of Christ the King Convent, 4100 SW 56th Street, Lincoln, NE 68522 or the American Parkinsons Disease Association, 601 North 30th, Omaha, NE 68131.
Visitation: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Roper and Sons, 4300 ‘O’ Street. The family will greet friends prior to the rosary from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the church.
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