1925
James
2011
James A. Maciejewski
June 27, 1925 — March 8, 2011
James “Jim” Maciejewski 85 of Loup City, NE died Tuesday, March 08, 2011 at his home in Loup City. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2011 at St. Josaphat’s Catholic Church in Loup City with Father Martin Egging officiating. Burial will be held at the Evergreen Cemetery in Loup City with military honors provided by the Loup City American Legion Post #48. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 10 at St. Josaphat’s Catholic Church with a Vigil Service to be held at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Loup City Rescue Squad or donor’s choice.
James Alexander Maciejewski was born June 27, 1925 at Loup City, NE to Edward and Theresa (Jarzynka) Maciejewski. He grew up on a farm west of Loup City. He attended country school and high school in Loup City. He served in the U.S. Army from March 27, 1945 to November 21, 1946. On October 14, 1947 he married Elaine Bydalek at St. Francis Catholic Church in Ashton, NE. He lived in the Loup City area his entire life. He was employed at Co-Op Creamery and later co owner for over 30 years. He retired due to health issues. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, playing pitch. He was in a pitch club for 32 years. He also loved being with his family and friends. He was a handy man around the house and could fix anything. He was a member of the Loup City American Legion Post #48, and also a member of the Loup City VFW. He was a member of St. Josaphat’s Catholic Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine of Loup City, NE; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Donna Maciejewski of Loup City, NE; daughters and son-in-law, Marcia and Steve Kuta of Omaha, NE; Donna Gancos of Kearney, NE; Deanne Maciejewski of Maywood, NE; 10 grandchildren, Jason Maciejewski, Cami Behounek, Jayme Maciejewski, Corey Gancos, Mandy Schuum, Brad Gancos, Craig Kuta, Melissa Long, Tracy Brummer and Mitch Gancos; 7 great grandchildren, Kale Long, Vivien Long, Clara Behounek, Cecilia Behounek, Caleb Brummer, Dylan Brummer and Alexander Maciejewski.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Harold, sister, Evelyn and infant brother, John.
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