He taught well, enjoyed teaching, and kept teaching even in retirement

Dr Hugo Jokl graduating from the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Vienna in 1920.
Dr Hugo Jokl graduating from the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Vienna in 1920.

Our dad Professor Dr Hugo Jokl was born on 25th April 1891 in 207 Žižkova Street, Pacov. His father Filip (born on 18th November 1855, died on 6th January 1929 in Pacov) was the local rag-and-bone man, making the rounds of the neighbouring countryside. His mom was a homemaker. She had three boys. The oldest, Artur, became a shop assistant and later settled in Chýnov, while the middle son Richard opened a clothes store in Žižkova St, Pacov, on the site of today pharmacy. Artur and Richard married the Hermann sisters from Senožaty – Artur married Berta, and Richard, Olga.

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