Derald Albert Janicek, 91, of Hot Springs, AR passed away February 28th, 2025. Following his wishes cremation has been held and a Memorial Service is being planned for this summer in Kimball.
Derald was born June 21,1933 in Kimball NE to Albert and Helen (Kirchner) Janicek. He graduated from Kimball High School in 1952 and went on to serve in the Army from 1953 – 1955, during this time he was stationed in Munich Germany. Following his military venture he returned to the Kimball area and started a long career in farming, ranching and custom combining. During this time he also worked as a Service Manager for the local Ford dealership. In the early 1980’s he changed his career path all together and purchased the Jan-D Bar and Restaurant in Kimball. After several years in business he sold the Jan-D and in 1990 started work as a Corporate Chef with Holiday Retirement Corp. where he worked until retirement.
As testament to his hard work and dedication he was recognized as Kimball’s Farmer of the Year in 1976, joined in the1979 Tractorcade in Washington DC to protest the 1977 Farm Bill, and was named Holiday Retirement Corps. Corporate Chef of the Year in 2001. His legacy will live on in the countless memories shared by those who were fortunate enough to know him.
Survivors include his companion Ruth,(Madeline) Burke of Hot Springs AR, son Tom Janicek of Kimball NE, Daughters Barbara Janicek of Evanston WY, Jennifer (Thomas) Simpson of Ray ND and Jill Janicek of Gilbert AZ, brother Duane (Fran) Janicek of Kimball NE. 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Daniel, Donald, Dale, David and Dick and sisters Alberta, Carolee, Patricia and Betty.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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Derald was such a lovely man. I was his landlady for many years but was like family to my daughter and I. He looked out for us and always did little kind gestures throughout his time with us. He was always very punctual with his rent, a true gentleman, helpful and even at 91 years old still insisted on taking out the trash for us. He also watched out for other people in our neighborhood. I remember him giving rides to one neighbor who always walked everywhere and didn’t have a vehicle, and he found little odd jobs for another neighbor who needed the money. He cared dearly for his girlfriend Madeline and his kids too. He never wanted to be any trouble to anybody in any way,even in his death. I am proud to have known him. He reminds me a little of George Bailey from Its a Wonderful Life. I don’t think he had any real appreciation of what are rare and special gem he was. But everyone who knew him sure did!
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