The Tripp County Historical Society presented its outstanding member award to the late Larry Juracek. Accepting the award at the annual meeting on Sunday was Juracek’s daughter, Cheryl.
Juracek was a board member of the historical society for three years. While on the board, he helped with painting, repairs at the museum and provided help on moving items.
Juracek was born Aug. 31, 1941, in Stuart, Neb. He grew up on the family farm west of Naper, Neb., where he attended country school and graduated in 1959 from high school in Naper.
He attended Yankton College for one year and then came back to marry his high school sweetheart Karen Reber in October of 1960. The couple had four children.
The family moved to Winner in 1961 where Larry worked for the telephone company for one year. Then he worked for the city light department for 43 years. He served as foreman of the light crew for 25 years.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church where over the years he taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and served on many committees and projects. He sat on the camp fire girls council and was active in the Winner Lions Club. He was a member of the Tripp County Library board. He also coached youth basketball for several years.
Some of best loved hobbies included drawing, reading and working in his vegetable and flower gardens. He was known for his gardening and the beautiful flowers he raised.
Larry was an avid sports fan of the Winner Warriors, Green Bay Packers, Nebraska Cornhuskers and the New York Yankees.
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