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Eugene Benedict Bartunek
28 Mar 1926 – 15 Jul 2016
| Birth | 28 Mar 1926 |
| Death | 15 Jul 2016 |
| Cemetery | Saint Marys Cemetery David City , Butler County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | Lee Bohn on 12 Jun 2023 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167033025 |
Bio
Eugene was born on a farm west of Abie(NE) to V.A. & Tillie (Prochaska)Bartunek. He attended Grade School District 39 and graduated from Dwight Assumption High School in 1944. Eugene entered the U.S. Army on December 20-1944 where he served in the Luzon Campaign, earned several commendation medals including the Bronze Star. He achieved the rank of Technician, Fourth Grade, by the time he was discharged on November 8-1946. Gene returned home and married Celestine Slosser on August 10-1949 at SS. Peter and Paul Church in Abie. He farmed and also worked for the Butler County ASCS office for 38 years before retiring in 1994. During this time, he also earned his private pilots license. He was a member of VFW #5814 of David City and was past Grand Knight of Tihen Council 1717, Knights of Columbus, David City. He was also honored to serve as the past Nebraska State Deputy and Past Faithful Navigator, 4th Degree #605 Assembly of the Knights of Columbus. Gene's faith and family were two very important aspects of his long life. He was very active in church activities, Aquinas School Board and the local Knights of Columbus Council. Preceded by: Parents: V.A. and Tillie Bartunek Grandson: Jeffrey Rees Survived by: Wife: Sally Slosser Daughters: Deborah (Mike)Richter, Kathleen(Ron)Rees, Janelle(Robert)Marsh 4 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren Bothers: Bernard Bartunek and Dennis Bartunek Sister in laws: Stella Mihulka, Lucille Slosser Brother in law: Edward Hines Omaha World Herald & Chermok Funeral Home July 2016 Military Honors provided by VFW # 5814 of David City, NE
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