ˇ ´ VESTNIK S P J S T
Volume 102 Number 21
Benevolence
H E R A L D
★ Humanity ISSN —07458800
★ Brotherhood
May 21, 2014
SPJST mourns loss of Home Office Staff Member, Honorary District Two Director Frank E. Klinkovsky, Sr.
SPJST Home Office Fraternal Department Assistant and Honorary District Two Director Frank E. Klinkovsky, Sr. of Temple, Texas, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014, at the age of 87. B r o t h e r Klinkovsky had 23 years of service with the Home Office. He was employeed as State Fraternal Ac- Frank E. Klinkovsky, Sr. tivities Coordination from 1988 to 1996. He then served as District Two Director from 1997 to 2004. He returned to the Home Office as Fraternal Department Assistant in 2005 and continued in the position until his death. He started his life’s journey on June 30, 1926, in Red Ranger, Texas, born to John and Marie Chaloupka Klinkovsky. He married Irma Hruska Klinkovsky on June 24, 1951, who made her heavenly reunion in 2006. During the past seven years, he enjoyed the companionship of a dear friend, Laverne Vanicek, and her family. Brother Frank had a passion for his family, his friends, SPJST, his country, and above all, his faith. His zeal for life was contagious, and he represented the values we all strive for. Friends and family knew him as “Popo”; he was recognized as quite the chef for his pecan pies, apple strudel, kolaches, and many traditional Czech dishes. Known for always being concerned about others, he was a man of service. He served his country in the Navy, served his community through SPJST, served children as District Two Youth Counselor from 1971 to 1988, served his family as a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and most importantly, served his Lord and Savior.
Frank was employed in retail sales at Montgomery Ward for 40 years. He spent most of his life serving SPJST as District Youth Counselor, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator, life insurance agent, and Supreme Lodge District Two Director, and he held many positions at Lodge 47, Seaton where he was a life-long member. Most recently, Frank also worked as curator for the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Klinkovsky, and sisters, Ann Krcha, Marie Olejnik, and Lydia Vanicek. Frank is survived by brother Edward Klinkovsky; son Frank Klinkovsky, Jr. and wife Debbie of Belton; grandson Frank Klinkovsky, III, and wife Ashley of Georgetown; granddaughter Kelli Spivey and husband Wade of Cedar Park; great-granddaughter Audri; and great-grandson Frank, IV. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13 at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple. Funeral service was at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, at Seaton Brethren Church with Reverend Denise Mikeska officiating. Burial followed at Seaton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Klinkovsky, III, Wade Spivey, Ronnie Vanicek, Larry Olejnik, John Klinkovsky, Kenny Lange, Leroy Hanusch, and Howard Leshikar. Honorary pallbearers were officers and directors of SPJST. Memorial donations may be made to the Czech Heritage Museum or SPJST Scholarship Fund. TOP PHOTO: Brother Frank worked part-time at the Home Office. He is See a special photo trib- pictured in the basement assisting with the Vestnik archival project. ABOVE: Four Generations of Franks from Lodge 47, Seaton. As an ute of Frank on pages 8 and SPJST sales agent, Brother Frank wrote up his son Frank, Jr., his grand9 of this week’s Vestnik. son, Frank, III, and before he entered the hospital in late April, Frank, IV. —SPJST— Frank, Jr., Frank, III, and Frank, IV will now carry on Frank, Sr.’s legacy.
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Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Youth Section.....................................18 In Memoriam ......................................24 Czech Culture ....................................27 Advertisements ............................28-29 Lodge Calendar .................................30 Member Services Directory ..............32
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Lodge 187 Round Rock Youth Club member attends prom