Louis E. Tesinsky

Louis E. Tesinsky, Jr., age 65, passed away peacefully August 10, 2019 at his rural Weston home after a courageous 6-year battle with colon cancer. He was born June 15, 1954 in Wahoo to Louis E. Sr. and Agnes (Frohner) Tesinsky. He enjoyed growing up on the farm, hunting, riding his '90 Honda and learning about mechanic things and farming from his Dad. He attended 1st grade in District 68, a one room country school, taught by his sister, Janice. From 2nd-12th grade, he attended East Butler Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1972. He played football, basketball and ran track and played trumpet in the school band. Louie attended Southeast Community College in Milford where he received a degree in Automotive Technology. In the mid-80's, he owned two auto repair businesses - Wahoo Auto Parts in Wahoo and Southend Tire and Service in David City. He also worked as a mechanic at the Wahoo Ford dealership, UPS, Rural Metro Ambulance and Kawasaki Motor Corp. He was a bus mechanic at Millard, Waverly and Omaha Public Schools. Always an entrepreneur at heart, he bought one of the first consumer video cameras available in 1980 and videotaped hundreds of weddings throughout the area as "Capture a Moment Video Service". He lived his entire life on the family farm, farming and raising cattle with his father and now with his son, Vince. Louie was baptized at the Czech Presbyterian Church in rural Wahoo, and married Jean Jasa there on December 22, 1973. He was the proud father of four sons. He enjoyed attending their sporting and school events and teaching them mechanical things in the shop. He liked to travel, take family vacations and spend time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Jean; sons and families: Justin (Tiffany) and their children, Siena, Hudson and Quinn of Albuquerque, NM; Darth (Veronica) and their children, Tyler, Jonathan, and Aubrey of Arvada, CO; Vince (Jamie) and their children, Tessa, Mya, Jordan and his son, Merrick, of rural Weston; Derek (Amy) and their son Reed of West Des Moines, IA; sisters Rita (Lloyd) Fiala and Janice (David) Odvody, all of Wahoo; brother-in-law Jim Novak of Phoenix, AZ; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Louis was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws Bohumil and Geneva Jasa; sister-in-law Kathy Novak. Memorials are suggested to the East Butler Public School Foundation, or to the Tesinsky Family. Justin Tesinsky, Darth Tesinsky, Vince Tesinsky, and Derek Tesinsky will honor their father by serving as his Casket Bearers. Honorary Casket Bearers are Scott Horner, Shawn Spanel, Ryan Fiala, Randy Fiala, Ben Kastl, and Joe Stanek.