Clemens J Szafrajda

Clemens J Szafrajda age 74, of Mason City, NE passed away on April 24, 2018, at his home in Mason City, NE.             Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at 10:30 AM, with a Rosary at 9:30 AM before services at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Broken Bow, NE., with Father Matt Koperski officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Rockville, NE at 2:30 PM. Visitation will be Monday, April 30, 2018, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.govierbrothers.com          Clem was born on Oct 13, 1943, to Clemens Sr and Barbara (Kuffel) Szafrajda in Litchfield, NE. He was the youngest of 3 children. He attended grade school in Shelton, Grand Island, Kent, and Ravenna, Nebraska. He graduated high school from Loup County High School in Taylor, Nebraska. He worked construction for many years and then later worked for the Custer County Fairgrounds for approx. 17 years. He retired in 2008 from the Fairgrounds. Many people knew him as Jr. or Clem “Cadiddlehopper”. He never met a stranger and loved to talk with anyone and everyone. He loved to fish and hunt small game. He enjoyed taking his nephew and nieces hunting when they were younger. Always loved a good auction.  He enjoyed going to sporting events, especially those that his nieces and nephews participated in, which were many. He especially enjoyed Sunday dinner with his sister every week. He will be missed for his daily drive-bys and annoying “arguments”.   Clem is survived by Brother David Szafrajda of Nampa, ID, Sister Phylis Hurlbert of Broken Bow, NE, 6 Nieces Tami(Stephen) Davis of Tennessee, Lori (Thad) Peterson, Wendy (Erin) Danzer and Mandy (Tim) Kasprzak all of Idaho. Monica (Frosty) Linn and Kathy (Pete) Miller of Broken Bow. 1 Nephew Marion (Jackie) Hurlbert of Salt Lake City. Numerous Cousins, Great Nieces, and Nephews.