Lamoine A. Cacek, 89, of Beatrice passed away on Saturday, March8, 2025, at a Lincoln hospital. He was born on September 5, 1935, in Odell to Albert and Liddie (Husa) Cacek. He grew up in Odell and graduated from Odell High School. After high school he taught at a country school for a few years before serving his country in the Army National Guard from 1958 to 1961. He then went to work for Hested’s Department Store for many years. Lamoine then went to work for the University of Nebraska in public broadcasting, retiring in 2009.

He is survived by his nephews and nieces, Jim (Pam) Behrends of Jansen, Richard (Rejeanna) Behrends of Diller, Cathie (Terry) Peters of Beatrice, Dennis (Gail) Schmidt of Cortland, Karla DuPont of Lincoln, Darrell (Loree) Schmidt of Cortland; numerous great-nephews and great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents Albert &Liddie Cacek; sisters and brothers-in-law, Verna (Edward) Behrends, Velda (Vernon) Schmidt; nephew, Robert Behrends.

The family would like to thank the staff from Beatrice Personal Nursing for the care and support they provided to Lamoine.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Fox Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Drury officiating. Cremation has taken place and there will be no viewing. A register book will be available for signatures on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from noon until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to family for future designation. www.foxfuneralhome.net  Arrangements entrusted to Fox Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Beatrice.