Died Wednesday July 4, 2018 at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West Point
Dennis was born September 18, 1950 in Columbus, Nebraska to Longin and Stephana 'Stanek' Svehla. Growing up he lived in several communities including Madison, Leigh and Clarkson, graduating from Clarkson High School in 1969. After high school Dennis served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1972. Dennis married Patricia Preister on February 15, 1974 in Madison, Nebraska. For a short time the couple lived in Columbus where Dennis worked for Behlen Manufacturing. In 1976, they moved to Clarkson. While in Clarkson, Dennis worked at the high school, Clarkson Implement and as a part time police officer. The couple moved to Snyder in 1988 and he worked for Danko Emergency Equipment until retiring in 2002.
Dennis played the accordion and was in numerous polka bands in the area. He was inducted into the Nebraska Music Hall of Fame in 2010. He was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church in Snyder. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, wood working and spending time with grandchildren.
Survivors:
Wife Pat Svehla of Snyder
Children Kathy Svehla of Snyder
Alden (Johnnie) Svehla of Scribner
Karen (Edward) Christy of Snyder
Alex (Shelly) Svehla of Gretna
Andy (Sara) Svehla of Columbia, MO.
Anthony (Lindsay) Svehla of Pierce
7 granddaughters and 2 grandsons
7 brothers-in-law and 2 sisters-in-law
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister-in-law Joe and Jolene Svehla.
The Funeral Mass will be10:30am Monday, July 9, 2018 at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Snyder, Father Keith Rezac will celebrate the Mass. Burial will follow in the St. Leo's Catholic Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be Sunday with the family present from 2pm to 5pm with a wake service at 5pm also at the church. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(7)
DesiRae Svehla
Snyder, NE Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Grandpa why did you have to go? I wasn't ready to let you go. You will always be in my heart and in my eyes. Everyone misses you including me, I will always be waiting for you so you can teach me some more songs.Joan Bahns
Leigh, NE Sunday, July 15, 2018 My deepest sympathy to the Svehla family. I wish I would have known of Dennis's passing sooner but was on vacation. Patty you are on my mind now more than ever, if you ever need to talk text me or call 402-910-2304. May he rest in peace.Karen
, NE Saturday, July 14, 2018 Dad, I miss you so much. Can't believe it's been a week and a half since God called you home. It's definitely not the same without you. I've been expecting to see you sit in your chair and I sit next to you as always, but you're not there. With mom having to get things done and not home, Bourbon sure is depressed as well. She misses you as much as we do. Love you, Daddy!Debbie Novotny
Omaha, NE Monday, July 9, 2018 So very sorry to hear of Dennis passing. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. RIP Dennis! I'm sure you will be playing some beautiful music up in Heaven! My Mom and Dad will be there with you enjoying it, as they always loved your accordion playing!Stephana
Snyder, NE Friday, July 6, 2018 We miss you Grandpa love youKathy Svehla
, NE Friday, July 6, 2018 Dad, I can't believe you're gone. I have watched you struggle for quite some time now. You are reunited with Grandma, Grandpa and Uncle Joe. Please give them a great big hug for me. I know you are watching over us and smiling right along with all of us as we talk about our memories of you. I'm sure you're snagging napkins and sticking them in your pockets. I love you and miss you very much!Bobbie Hoffman
Tulsa, OK Friday, July 6, 2018 I am so grateful that I had the chance to meet this amazing man. He could play a fierce game of Scrabble. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, the Hoffmans