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Donald Lhotka, 82, of Lester Prairie

Donald A. Lhotka

Donald A. Lhotka, 82, of Lester Prairie passed away Sunday, July 7, at Cedar Crest Estates in Silver Lake.
He was born in Silver Lake July 26, 1936, the son of George and Mary (Wosmek) Lhotka.
Mr. Lhotka owned and operated Lhotka Construction for many years. He built The Maresh Funeral Home, 40 homes, installed 90 barn cleaners and had many home additions.
He also farmed in Rich Valley Township, McLeod County and worked for Rich Valley Township.
Mr. Lhotka enjoyed his grandchildren, fishing, playing solitaire and visiting with people. He was a faithful member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Silver Lake, Knights of Columbus Mother Cabrini Council No. 1841 and belonged to the Silver Lake Sportsman’s Club.
Mr. Lhotka is survived by his children, Lisa (Brian) Lhotka-Fiedler of Rice, Lynn (Kevin) Peterson of St. Joseph and Daniel (Katie) Lhotka of St. Michael; seven grandchildren, Matthew and Mariah, Caitlin, Maya and Jenna, Connor and Grady; brothers, Ray (Joyce) Lhotka of Silver Lake, Francis (Pokhui) Lhotka of Washington, Roger (Genny) Lhotka of Hutchinson and Larry (Janice) Lhotka of Silver Lake; sister-in-law, Helen Lhotka of Silver Lake; many other relatives including Marion Lhotka.
Mr. Lhotka is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, George, and a sister, Beatrice Kulinski.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Donald Lhotka will be held on Friday, July 12, 11 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church in Silver Lake. The Rev. Michael Doyle will be the celebrant. Interment will follow at Holy Family Cemetery.
Alice Nowak will be the organist and Genny Lhotka will be the reader.
A visitation will be held Thursday, July 11, 4-8 p.m., at The Maresh Funeral Home in Silver Lake. A K.C. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. followed by parish prayers.
Further visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday morning, July 12, one hour prior to Mass.
Honorary casket-bearers will be Phil Nowak, John and Tom Vacek.
Casket-bearers will be Aaron, Tim, Jeff, Tony, Ryan and Scott Lhotka.
The Maresh Funeral Home in Silver Lake is serving the family. Its website is www.mareshfuneralhome.com where online obituaries and condolences may be left.