Glen F. Lojka, age 85, of Manhattan, died August 31, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi Village in Manhattan.
He was born July 22, 1936, in Cuba, Kansas, the son of Frank and Kristy (Plevka) Lojka.
Glen graduated from high school in Cuba, KS, in 1950, received his
undergraduate and master’s degrees from Emporia State University and
obtained his PhD in Industrial Arts and Physical Education from Kansas
State University.
Dr. Lojka was a professor all of his life and taught in the Physical
Education and Outdoor Recreation Departments at University of South
Dakota, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University and lastly
Emporia State University.
He was a member of College Avenue United Methodist Church, North
Central Kansas Quality Woodworkers, Riley County Historical Society and
the Kansas Cartridge Association. Glen was also very active in both the
Manhattan and Cuba communities.
Glen enjoyed woodworking and was an extremely talented wood carver and
stone carver. His works can be seen though out many towns in Kansas.
He was an avid collector of antique fire arms, he enjoyed outdoor
activities but his greatest love was farming at his parent's homestead
in Cuba, KS.
On June 19, 1965, in Copeland, Kansas, he was married to Barbara L.
Blundell. Barbara survives of the home. Additional survivors include
his two sons: Lee and his wife Shelly of Lincoln, NE, and Brian and his
wife Tonya of Chesterfield, MO; three granddaughters: Brenna, Anna and
Grace; and very special cousins: Don and Katherine Wilber, Mary Havel
and her daughter Angela.
Glen was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters in infancy and by his cousin Edward Havel.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, September 4th,
at the College Avenue United Methodist Church, 1609 College Avenue,
Manhattan, KS, with Reverend Dr. Dennis L. Ackerman officiating. Face
mask are required by the church. Graveside services will be held at
2:30 P.M. Saturday at the National Bohemian Cemetery south of Cuba, KS.
Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on "Send Condolences" on this page.
Memorial contributions may be made to either the City of Manhattan for
the Czech Flag Plaza, Cuba Booster Club or College Avenue United
Methodist Church. Contributions may be left in care of the
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan,
Kansas 66502.