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Lambert “Bert” C. Mahalek was born on March 19, 1936 to George and Anna (Mikes) Mahalek in Howells, Nebraska. He attended Howells, NE High School graduating in 1954. On October 28, 1959 Bert was united in marriage to Janis Pekarek in Howells, NE. He worked as a realtor and loan officer and was the owner of Homestead Title. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, sports - Bee fast pitch softball, Husker volleyball and Kansas City Royals baseball. He was also a member of the Seward Volunteer Fire Dept and Knights of Columbus. Bert passed away on June 10, 2025 in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 89. He is survived by his wife, Janis Mahalek of Seward, Nebraska; children, Russ (Rhonda) Mahalek of Omaha, Nebraska, Todd (Marty) Mahalek of Garland, Nebraska and Cindy (Jay) Pieper of Lincoln, Nebraska; grandchildren, Wesley Wills, Chelsi (Matt) Ridge, Logan (Michaela) Mahalek, Mason Mahalek (fiancée, Megan Garbe), Thomas Pieper, Mollie Pieper (fiancé Ethan Jasinski) and Jackson Pieper; great grandchildren, Teigan, Eli and Theron Ridge and Amelia Mahalek. Bert was preceded in death by his parents, George and Anna Mahalek.
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