William R Juranek

William R, Juranek, 85, of David City, died June 26, 2022 in David City.

William R. Juranek was born on January 9, 1937 to William V. and Georgia (Shalon) Juranek at David City, Nebraska. He attended local schools and graduated from Marietta High School. He married Sally Fuxa on September 10, 1960 at Dwight Assumption. Two children were born to this union.

Bill farmed all of his life. In 1968, he won 1st place at the Nebraska State Fair Tractor Pull Contest, something he was proud of his entire life. He enjoyed attending area tractor pulls and served as president of the Nebraska Tractor Pullers Association, he was also an avid tractor collector and especially treasured his John Deere 4320. He enjoyed attending auctions, going to fish frys and trying different restaurants and new foods. He was a member of St. Mary's Church where he was instrumental in their restoration project by providing the beautiful high altar that now graces the church. He was a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus and past member of the Butler County Czech Club.
He also liked to play cards, enjoyed polka music and dancing as well as attending and watching stock car races.

Bill is survived by his children, Gary (Kim) Juranek of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Diane (Dick) Neels of Elmwood, 5 grandchildren: David (Jackie) Neels, Brittney (John) Spellerberg, Adam (Brittney) Neels, Tyler Juranek, & Danielle Neels; 2 great-grandchildren: Hank Spellerberg and Tommy Neels and one great-grandchild due in August, his special friend, Doris Baumfalk of Neola, Iowa and his faithful dog, Brownie. Sisters-in-law: Aggie Shonka, Lucy Cuba and Joan Juranek and 11 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Sally in 2006, one brother, Don Juranek and two brothers-in-law: Jim Fuxa and Willie Shonka.

Memorials: In Care of Family

A funeral lunch will be served at the Butler County Event Center at the fairgrounds, immediately following the burial service. All are invited.