Lambert “Bert” C. Mahalek was born March 19, 1936, to George and Anna (Mikes) Mahalek in Howells.
He attended Howells High School, graduating in 1954. On Oct. 28, 1959, Bert was united in marriage to Janis Pekarek in Howells. He worked as a realtor and loan officer and was the owner of Homestead Title. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, sports – especially Bee fast pitch softball, Husker volleyball and Kansas City Royals baseball. He was also a member of the Seward Volunteer Fire Dept. and Knights of Columbus. Bert passed away June 10, 2025, in Seward, at the age of 89.
He is survived by his wife, Janis Mahalek of Seward; children, Russ (Rhonda) Mahalek of Omaha, Todd (Marty) Mahalek of Garland, and Cindy (Jay) Pieper of Lincoln; grandchildren, Wesley Wills, Chelsi (Matt) Ridge, Logan (Michaela) Mahalek, Mason Mahalek (fiancée, Megan Garbe), Thomas Pieper, Mollie Pieper (fiancé Ethan Jasinski) and Jackson Pieper; great-grandchildren, Teigan, Eli and Theron Ridge and Amelia Mahalek. Bert was preceded in death by his parents, George and Anna Mahalek.
Visitation will be Monday, June 16, from 2 – 3:30 p.m. at Volzke Funeral Home with a gathering of friends from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Seward. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, June 17, at the church with committal at the Seward Cemetery.
Arrangements by Volzke Funeral Home.
