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Memorial services for Lynn Pavelka, age 57, of Chadron, NE will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chadron with Father Tim Stoner and Dr. Russ Seger officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tom Holmes, Randy Mathis, Ken Costello, Clarence Morgan, Darrell Pavelka, Brian Pavelka, Steve Waples, DJ Fox, Roy Leibbrandt, and Jack Billings.

Inurnment will take place at St. Martin Cemetery in Deweese, NE at a later date.

A vigil will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, March 13, 2015 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

A memorial has been established. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com.

Lynn passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015 at his home in Chadron. He was born August 16, 1957 in Hastings, NE to Alvin and Viola (Ostdiek) Pavelka. His siblings included Arlene (Gary) Quellet, Bonnie Machin, Darrell (Diane) Pavelka, Brian Pavelka, Cheryl (Steve) Waples, and Sheila Pavelka. Lynn grew up in Fairfield, NE and graduated from SandyCreekHigh School in Fairfield. He lived in Lincoln after high school and moved to Ogallala, where his son Brandon was born. He later moved to Chadron, where he lived for the past 26 years.

Lynn married Darla Larsen in 1982. They had one son, Brandon Pavelka. Lynn and Darla were later divorced. He met Pam Rogers in 1997 and together shared a life for 18 years, which included Brandon and Pam’s two sons, Shawn and Kyle.

Lynn worked for Source Gas for the past 26 years. He was also known around town for his amazing masonry skills. He completed numerous projects around the area. Lynn was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Parish.

He is survived by Pam Rogers of the home, son Brandon Pavelka of Hot Springs, SD, Pam's sons Shawn and Kyle of Kemmerer, WY; Father, Alvin Pavelka of Woodstock, GA, siblings Arlene (Gary) Quellet of Woodstock, GA, Bonnie Machin of Acworth, GA, Darrell (Diane) Pavelka of Wichita, KS, Brian Pavelka of Atlanta, GA, Cheryl (Steve) Waples of Lincoln, NE, 7 nieces, 1 grandniece, 1 grandnephew, and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by mother Viola (Ostdiek) Pavelka on December 28, 2010 and sister Sheila Pavelka on May 19, 1968.

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements for Lynn Pavelka.

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