Eldon A Matousek

Eldon Anton Matousek, 82, of Grand Island, formerly of Clarks, died on Friday, July 10, 2015 at the Grand Island Veteran’s Home. Memorial services will be at a later date. Pastor Jay Towell will be officiating. If you would like to send condolences, you may do so at www.wagnerfuneral.com. Eldon was born on December 14, 1932 in St. Paul to James and Agnes (Spilnek) Matousek. He grew up in St. Paul and graduated from St. Paul High School in 1949. In 1950 Eldon and his family moved to rural Clarks where they began farming. In 1954 he joined the Army, and served his country during the Korean Conflict. Upon returning from the military, Eldon moved to Grand Island where he was employed with the Union Pacific Railroad, and Continental Can. He always knew he wanted to farm, so he then moved back to rural Clarks, and began farming on their family farm. On July 31, 1976 Eldon Matousek and Mary Goff were united in marriage in Grand Island at the Methodist Church. They continued their lives together on the farm until 2005 when Eldon and Mary moved into Clarks. Eldon then moved to the Grand Island Veteran’s Home in November of 2007. Eldon was a member of the United Methodist Church in Clarks, as well as the Clarks VFW where he was the Commander for several years. Eldon enjoyed Polka music, taking trips with Mary to visit her family in Canada, and visiting their children in Colorado. He truly loved his work on the farm, and most importantly to him was spending time with his family. Eldon was survived by his wife, Mary; his step-children, Kathy Goff of Lincoln, Mary Goff of Santa Rosa, CA, Julie (Ken) Zoucha of Hastings, Jim Goff of Lousiville, KY, Steve (Jennifer) Goff of Longmont, CO, and Patrick Goff of Denver, CO; his brother; Edsel (Carolee) Matousek of Clarks; Sister-in-law; Marilyn Matousek of Arizona; four great-nieces and nephews; Patty (Rick) Haas of Columbus, Phil Matousek of North Carolina, Steve Matousek of California, and Shari Matousek of Colorado; 15 step-grandchildren and 6 step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother Ellard Matousek.

Eldon A Matousek

December 14, 1932 - July 10, 2015