James Anton “Jim” Pokorny

James Anton “Jim” Pokorny

Jim Pokorny, 84, of David City, died Sunday, July 3, 2022, at his home near David City.


Private Family Services will be held. Memorials in care of the family for future designation.

James Anton Pokorny was born August 31, 1937, in David City to Edward and Cecelia (Maca) Pokorny.  He attended area schools and graduated from Marietta High School.  On September 29, 1958, he married Gladyce Ourada at St. Mary's Catholic Church in David City.  They lived northeast of David City where he farmed and raised cattle.  Jim was in the  Air National Guard from 1955 to 1987 and was a Tech Sgt. from 1979-1987.  He was a proud member of Assumption Catholic Church, Appleton, for 75 years.

He is survived by his wife, Gladyce of David City, one daughter, Jeanette (Carl) Rezac of Dwight, three sons; Ted (Cathy) Pokorny of Prague, Victor (Jill) Pokorny of David City, Norbert (Kelly) Pokorny of Bladen, Nebraska, a sister, Rose Roark of David City, five grandchildren; Jesse (Bethany) Pokorny, Andy Pokorny and Tabitha Kozisek, Chris (Theresa) Pokorny, Samantha Rezac and Danny Greblunas, Brandon Rezac and Roxanne Bergman and four great-grandchildren; Lily, Koleson, Lane and Bo Pokorny.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ladd Pokorny.