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In loving memory of

Eugene Siroky

May 22, 1938 – March 4, 2018

Lived 79 years

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery · Abie, Nebraska

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Eugene Siroky, 79, of Linwood, passed away at home on March 4, 2018

Gene was born on May 22, 1938 to Emanuel and Minnie(Otoupal) Siroky in Saunders County. He attended local rural schools and graduated from David City High School. He married Sally Stara on September 17, 1960 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Bruno. Two daughters were born to this union.

Gene had a great love for farming and family gatherings and put his heart into everything he did. As standout high school football player he earned the fitting nickname "Horse" because of his dependability and ability to move the ball down the field. He found great joy in Ford Pick-ups and International Tractors. While he endured ongoing ribbing for his devotion to the International tractor, he always responded with a quick smile and kind word. Gene had a hearty laugh and was a generous man in all aspects of his life. He was a member of the Abie Volunteer Fire Department, Abie School Board, S.S. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Board, Aquinas Booster Club, and served as the treasurer for the Linwood Township.

Gene is survived by his wife: Sally Siroky, of Linwood; daughters: Pat (John) Hays, of Omaha, Denise(Stephen) Hill, of Nashville, TN; sister-in-law: Janice Siroky; 3 grandchildren: Alex(Catherine) Hays, Lauren Hays, and Tyler Hays; and nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother: Clair Siroky.

Suggested memorials are to S.S. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, and the Abie Volunteer Fire Department.

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1938

Born May 22

1939

Eugene was 1 when "Gone with the Wind" premiered in Atlanta

1946

Eugene was 8 when "It's a Wonderful Life" opened in theaters

1958

Eugene was 20 when the Hula Hoop craze swept the country

1962

Eugene was 24 when the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of nuclear war

1976

Eugene was 38 when America celebrated its Bicentennial

1989

Eugene was 51 when "The Simpsons" debuted as a series

1994

Eugene was 56 when "Friends" premiered

2004

Eugene was 66 when Facebook was launched

2016

Eugene was 78 when Pokemon Go sent millions outdoors hunting creatures

2018

Passed away March 4, age 79

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The Siroky name at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery

Celestine A. Siroky1937 – 2022

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