Zoulek, John J. 1867 - 1955
ZOULEK, KUNTZ, MIKESH, FISHER, SOUPKUP, HEROLD, SWEHLA, SHEVIK, HUBER
Posted By: P. Bergmeier (email)
Date: 10/31/2004 at 15:10:00
Taken from History of Winneshiek County Vol. II
John J. Zoulek owns a valuable farm of one hundred and ninety-five acres, partly in Calmar and partly in Sumner townships, which is devoted to diversified farming and stock-raising. He is one of the substantial men of his locality and in promoting his private interests has done much toward raising agricultural standards in Winneshiek county. Born on section 13, Sumner township, Winneshiek county, June 1, 1867, he is a son of John and Mary (Kuntz) Zoulek, natives of Bohemia, who emigrated to America in 1863, locating in Winneshiek county shortly afterward. The father died in July, 1893, but the mother still lives on the old homestead. To their union were born ten children: Mary, the wife of Joseph Mikesh, of Spilleville,; Joseph, who died in childhood; Annie, who married John Fisher, of Spillville; Rosie, deceased; Kate, the wife of Frank J. Soukup, of Calmar township; Josephine, who married John Soukup, of Sumner township; Tena, the wife of Clemence Herold, of Sumner township; Frances, the widow of Joseph Swehla, of Spillville; John J., of this review; and Lena, the widow of James Shevik, of Spillville.
John J. Zoulek has always lived on the home place and at the death of his father came into possession of one hundred and ninety-five acres, part of which is located in Calmar township. He is an up-to-date and progressive farmer and has done much toward improving his property. His buildings are substantial and modern and his broad acres show careful attention. He engages in general farming and stock-raising, deriving a gratifying income from both lines of endeavor.
On October 10, 1893, Mr. Zoulek was married to Miss Frances Huber and to this union were born four children: Frank, who has passed away; Clara, born October 9, 1895; Emma, born April 9, 1897; and George J., born April 11, 1899.
Mr. Zoulek is a democrat in his political affiliations, giving his stanch support to the candidates and measures of that organization. He is a devout adherent of the Catholic church and fraternally is a Woodman. He enjoys the esteem and respect of all who know him for what he has accomplished and also for those qualities of his character which have made possible these accomplishments.
St. Wenceslaus Cemetery gravestone
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