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Roy Robert Vesely, 79, went to his eternal home Saturday, July 28, 2007 after a brief illness. Roy was born in Pender, Nebraska on April 9, 1928, the son of Frank Joseph and Mary (Holub) Vesely. He moved to South Dakota at age 15 where he joined his brother as a ranch hand. Later, Roy met Leah Catherine Stemen and they were married May 28, 1955. Roy farmed and ranched in the area around Draper, SD for many years. Roy was also an astute business leader who ran a successful business in a small community. He managed the West River Implement dealership in Draper for a number of years and in 1989 became its owner and renamed it the West River Equipment Company. Roy was active in many capacities in the area churches throughout his life. He was member of the Draper Town Board and the Draper Volunteer Fire Department. In 1997, Roy and Leah moved to Rio Rancho, NM to "retire". Roy continued his active life as a member of Grace Outreach Center. For a time, he delivered new, Pierce fire trucks from the Appleton, WI plant to various communities throughout the United States, and he also became a Master Gardener eight years ago. Roy was very fond of his dogs and usually had at least one by his side. Another hobby that Roy excelled at was making custom, hand-crafted bird houses using weathered boards. In short, Roy was one of those resourceful types that could fix, repair, build and create just about anything around the shop or home. He will be missed by his family and his friends. Roy is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 52 years, Leah; his daughters, Pamela Anne Olguin of Rio Rancho and her children, Brian, Anthony and Catherine Olguin and Mary Helen Wipf and husband, Ron of Huron. SD and their children, Travis and Jason Wipf; and sons, David Ira Vesely of Draper, SD, and Matthew Roy Vesely and wife, Lee of Plato, MO and their children, Thomas and Benjamin Vesely, Heather Elliott and Brooke Perry and family; sisters, Helen Lepert and husband, Stanley of Plattsmouth, NE and Georgia Lepert of Omaha, NE; and two brothers-in-law, James William Stemen and wife, Cathryn of Hansville, WA and Joseph Leroy Stemen and wife, Donna of Wauseon, OH. Roy was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Frank, Steve and Rueben; sister, Vlasta; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ira and Helen Stemen, whom he considered as close as his own parents. Visitation will be 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Daniels Family Funeral Services at 4310 Sara Road and Meadowlark Lane in Rio Rancho, NM. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at the Grace Outreach Center, 2900 Southern Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, with Pastor Ray Wells officiating. There will also be a Funeral Service at the Draper Auditorium at 10 a.m., Saturday; August 4, 2007 with interment following at the Draper Cemetery in South Dakota. Roy's grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to their many friends and church family who have supported them during these days. Special thanks to Hospice of New Mexico including Dr. Torres, Brian, Lynette, Rosie, Mary, Curtis, Lynn and Frankie for their wonderful care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of New Mexico, 4015 Carlisle Blvd. NE, Ste E, 87107. Arrangements by Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 505-892-9920
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