Francis M. “Frank” Cech
October 23, 1928 – April 8, 2025
Francis “Frank” M. Cech, age 96, passed away peacefully at his son Mike’s house on Tuesday, 4/8/2025, with his family by his side.
Frank was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Frank was born 10/23/1928 in David City, NE, to Anton and Mary Cech, where he grew up in Bee, NE.
Frank is survived by his daughter, Sheryl (Mark) Smith, son, Francis Michael “Mike” Cech and partner, Heidi Hook; granddaughter, Rachael (Brett) Davis and grandson, Nathan Cech; great-grandchildren, Hannah Davis and Heyden Davis; brother and sister-in-law, David and Marianne Austin; and many nieces and nephews.
After graduating high school at Dwight, NE, Frank was drafted to the US Army where he was stationed from 2/51 to 2/53 in Germany as a radio operator. After Frank’s tour he returned home where he went to work for Kessler Construction as a foreman in Lincoln, NE.
During this time Frank met his wife, Ann Austin, at Lincoln’s PlayMor Ballroom. They both enjoyed dancing. They married 5/18/1954. Frank and Ann welcomed and were blessed with 2 children, Sheryl (Cech) Smith and Francis Michael Cech.
Late 50’s the family moved to Omaha where Frank started a home construction company called Cech Construction Company, where over the course of the years, Frank built over 500 homes.
Frank’s expertise was woodworking, beautiful cabinetry and trim.
Frank loved to attend small town dinners, and listening to polkas. Over the years Frank would take the family on trips to visit around the United States, Canada and Mexico. In his later years, Frank would return to Germany and Europe with a tour group.
Frank’s hobbies included building clocks over the years.
In Frank’s last few years, he enjoyed the company of his dog friend, Pedro; inseparable – even at the end.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife; father and mother; and his 3 sisters.
A life well lived.
A life loved.
A life we will miss dearly.
God Bless You.
VISITATION: Monday, April 14, 2025, from 5:00-7:00PM at the West Center Chapel, with a VIGIL SERVICE at 7:00PM.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Tuesday, April 15th at 11:15am at St. Cecilia Cathedral, 701 N. 40th St.
INTERMENT: Resurrection Cemetery with Military Honors.
Memorials will be directed by the family.
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West Center Chapel, 7805 W. Center Rd., Omaha, NE 68124 | 402-391-3900 www.heafeyheafey.com
4 Comments
I’m sorry to hear about Uncle Frank’s passing. He was truly a great Uncle and you could always count on a big happy smile to make your day.
I’m sorry to hear about Uncle Frank’s passing. He truely was a great Uncle and you could always count on a big happy smile to make your day.
So many summers were spent at Uncle Francis & Aunt Annie’s house. Wonderful memories of visiting them every weekend. Listening to the Big Joe polka show, going to the Bohemian Cafe, Big Fred’s Pizza, and playing pitch for hours. I never wanted to leave.
Uncle Francis was so kind, opened his beautiful home to everyone for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I will never forget the year he made me a doll house and sitting by the fireplace watching Lawrence Welk with him.
Thank you for everything,
Love you very much. ❤️
To Sheryl & Mike,
I’m sorry 2025 has been a hard year for us all. Pray we have easier months ahead.
Kristin
So sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. My father John Peters was Frank’s plumber for years. I worked on numerous homes that Frank constructed, he was always a good man to work for. Sorry for your loss.
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