Victor Kovar was born July 7, 1930, in Garland, to Cyrill and Bessie (Hromas) Kovar and passed away Jan. 1, 2024, in Lincoln, at the age of 93 years, 5 months and 25 days.
Victor grew up on the family farm outside of Garland and graduated from Garland High School with the Class of 1947. After high school, he enlisted into the U.S. Air Force where he served from 1951 to 1955. During his time in the Air Force, he served in the Korean War. He also served in the Air National Guard Reserve. After being honorably discharged from the military, he attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he obtained his Bachelor of Business degree. On Feb. 15, 1958, Victor was united in marriage to Annabelle Rohe, and to this union, seven children were born. Victor’s lifelong career was at Union Insurance, where he worked as a claims adjuster and later became vice president in the claims department.
In his free time, Victor enjoyed fishing and traveling. One of his favorite places to visit was Prague and he even took classes to learn the Czech language. Victor served as a Boy Scout leader for numerous years and was a member of the DAV in Lincoln, Seward V.F.W. Post #4755, Garland American Legion Post #369, Knights of Colombus Bishop Kucera Assembly #0595 of Lincoln, Chalis Club and St. John the Apostle Catholic Church.
Victor is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Annabelle Kovar; son, Mark Kovar; brothers, Larry Kovar and Gary Kovar; and sisters, Bessie Fletcher and Gladys Roebke.
Survivors cherishing his memory include his children, Steve (Paula) Kovar, Tom Kovar, Teresa (Mitch) Forst, Jim Kovar, Tim Kovar, and Kristen (Nate) Rico; grandchildren, Lisa, Jenny, Aubrey, Ashley, Adam, Cejay and Brooklyn; great-grandchildren, Tucker, Piper, Addie, Millie, Irwin, Henry, Henry, Van, Bryson, Keadyn, Ellie and Jaxxon; brothers, Cyrill Kovar, Ernie Kovar, Dan Kovar and David Kovar.
Mass of Christian Burial was Jan. 5 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Lincoln with interment at the Fairview Cemetery in Lincoln. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, People's City Mission or Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach. Arrangements by Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home.
