Fred F. Vondra (1923-2016)

Fred F. Vondra, 92, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, in Ellsworth, Kan.
He was born, June 16, 1923 in Ellsworth County to Frank G. and Mary Elizabeth (Svara) Vondra. A lifetime resident of Ellsworth County, Fred was a farmer and rancher, manager and co-owner of Ellsworth Truck and Tractor, 50-plus-year member of the Ellsworth American Legion, Post 174, a member of Ellsworth VFW, Post 6485, and former president of the Ellsworth County Farm Bureau Association. He also served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy.
  Fred is survived by his brother, Charlie Vondra of Ellsworth, many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews, and a host of good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Frank Vondra.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, with family present from 6-8 p.m.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at the First United Methodist Church, Ellsworth, with burial following in Ellsworth Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Ellsworth, or the Ellsworth Senior Center, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439.
Condolences may be sent to parsonsfh.com