Danny Lee Studnicka, 77, of Ord met his Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 8, 2020, one day before his birthday at CHI Lakeside Medical Center in Omaha due to complication from Covid-19.
A Private Memorial Service will be held at the Ord First United Methodist Church with Pastor Spenser Johnson officiating. Inurnment will be in the Ord City Cemetery. Military Honors will be presented by the Ord VFW Post #7029 and American Legion Post #38.
Friends may sign the register book and pay their respects on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Ord First United Methodist Church. The family will not be present. For the health and safety of others, social distancing and face masks are required.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Ord First United Methodist Church or the Church of your choice. Condolences may be sent to Linda Studnicka at 2219 L Street, Ord, NE 68862. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Danny Lee was born at Ord, Nebraska to James and Anna (Long) Studnicka on October 9, 1942. Danny lived his entire life in Ord. Following high school graduation, in 1961, he enlisted in the United States Army and served in Germany for 3 years as a truck mechanic, Specialist 1st Class.
After returning home, he was employed by various auto dealerships, and in 1974, he began employment with the State of Nebraska Department of Natural Resources as a hydrologist. He loved his job and especially the field work as he had such a connection with nature. He retired in 2011.
In 1966, Danny was united in marriage to Linda Faye Hughes and they were married for 53 years.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church, and a fifty year member of the American Legion. After retirement Danny and Linda traveled frequently to various locations. He also enjoyed watching and feeding his birds and squirrels, messing around in the garage, his coffee groups, and spending time with his grandkids.
Throughout his life, he was a “do it yourself” handyman, with talents in mechanics, carpentry, electricity and plumbing. He thought he could fix anything, and often did. He loved to go boating, fishing in South Dakota; and hunting deer, ducks and pheasants in his younger years.
He is survived by his wife, Linda of Ord; two sons, Kent and Raquel of Chicago and Todd and Susan of Omaha. He treasured his grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Nathan) Hughes of Omaha, Brady Studnicka of Lincoln, Sydney and Shaylee Studnicka of Omaha, and Harrison of Chicago. He is also survived by one great grandson, Cohen of Omaha; two sisters, Adeline Studnicka of Aurora, and Betsy (Duane) Onken of Aurora; and a brother, James (Gail) of Ord.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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