Raymond Horacek

Hastings resident Raymond L. Horacek, 83, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings.

A private burial will take place at Fairfield Cemetery in Fairfield. Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh.com. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family. Raymond was born July 31, 1938 in Fairfield to Edward R. and Sarah L. (Brubeck) Horacek. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1956. After graduation he joined the U.S. Navy where he was an Engineman on the USS Avenge, MSO-423. Raymond married Mildred Gruntorad Aug. 1, 1960, in Deweese; they had four children. They amicably divorced in 1968.

Raymond then married Patricia Carter July 16, 1977. Patricia preceded him in death March 3, 1997.

Raymond loved to fish, hunt, ride his motorcycle, and fly remote airplanes. While indoors he enjoyed watching sports and western movies.

Raymond worked at Great Plains Packaging for many years until retirement. After retirement, his favorite pastime was sitting on his deck watching the birds and squirrels. Some of them even had names.

Raymond was preceded in death by Patricia Horacek (wife), Rogene and Butch Stephens (sister and brother-inlaw); Jim Kimminau (brother-in-law); granddaughter, Macy Carter; and his parents, Sarah and Edward Horacek.

Survivors include his son, David Horacek (Patricia) of Florida; daughters, Mary Ann LaFleur (Phil) of Colorado, Diana Sample (Ron) of Nebraska, Carol Shima (Stephen) of Colorado; stepson, Gary Carter of Nebraska; sister, Gail Kimminau of Nebraska; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He will be missed dearly.