SEDLACEK, Raymond Louis

1925 - 1999  (73 years)

• Name	SEDLACEK, Raymond Louis
  Birth	22 May 1925	Mishicot, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States
  Gender	Male
  Death	26 Apr 1999	Gibson Township, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States
  	Cause: of an apparent heart attack while gardening
  	Address: home
  	RAYMOND SEDLACEK Raymond Louis Sedlacek, age 73, of 15520 Hwy Q, town of Gibson, passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, April 26, 1999, of an apparent heart attack, while planting the soil he loved so much. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 29, 1999, at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, in Tisch Mills. Rev. Gerald B. Kempen, O. Praem will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Ray was born May 22, 1925, in Two Rivers, son of the late Louis and Emma (Zeman) Sedlacek. He graduated from Mishicot High School in 1942, and attended the University of Wisconsin Farm Short Course. He married the former Dorothy Otradovec, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Norman, Wis., on August 27, 1949. The couple would have celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in August. He farmed in the town of Gibson, his entire life. Mr. Sedlacek was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Tisch Mills. He was an agent for 35 years for the Mishicot Town Mutual Insurance Company and served as it's president for ten years. He was also associated with the Eastern Town Mutual Insurance Company. Raymond also served on the Camp Operations board of 4-H Camp Tapwingo for many years. He enjoyed farming, and traveling, and had a special love for Polka music. His children, grandchildren and wife loved him with all of their hearts. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; three sons and daughters-in-law, James and Maria Elena Sedlacek, Mishicot, John and Cathy Sedlacek, Mishicot, Steven Sedlacek, Eau Claire; one daughter Jeannine Sedlacek, and her special friend, Michael Arant, Manitowoc; four grandchildren, April, Trevor and Derek Sedlacek, and Jeremy Mrotek; one sister, Elaine Peterson, Glendale; one sister-in-law, Leola Otradovec, Waukesha; he is also survive by two aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special friends. He is also preceded in death by his father-in-law, and mother-in-law, William and Josephine Otradovec; and infant sister, and one brother-in-law, William Otradovec, Jr. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. on Wednesday (TONIGHT) at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, and after 10 a.m. on Thursday, at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, until the time of service 11 a.m. There will be parish wake service at 7:30 p.m. (TONIGHT) at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, April 28, 1999 P. A2
  Person ID	I7242	Jindra and Chaloupka Family Trees
  Last Modified	30 Jun 2024

  
  

  Father	SEDLACEK, Louis,   b. 14 Sep 1891, Wisconsin, United States d. 25 Sep 1973, Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States (Age 82 years)
  Mother	ZEMAN, Emma,   b. 10 Nov 1893, Kossuth Township, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States d. 9 Aug 1986, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States (Age 92 years)
  Marriage	18 Feb 1919	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States
  Family ID	F1864	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Living
  Children	> 1. Living > 2. Living   3. Living > 4. Living
  Family ID	F2495	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	4 Oct 2025