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Eugene L Matulka

10 Dec 1933 – 8 May 2020

Birth10 Dec 1933
Death8 May 2020
CemeterySaint Marys Cemetery
Valparaiso , Saunders County , Nebraska , USA
Added byLizzie on 11 May 2020
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209969239

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Eugene L. Matulka, 86 of Valparaiso, NE entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 8, 2020 at the Eastern Nebraska Veteran's Home in Bellevue, NE. He was born December 10, 1933 in Valparaiso to Peter Sr. and Adeline (Roublicek) Matulka. Eugene was a graduate of Valparaiso High School, he attended the University of Nebraska and taught school for three years in a rural elementary school. In July of 1953, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. He completed basic training at Camp Pendleton, CA and served in Korea. He was honorably discharged in July of 1955. Eugene was united in marriage to Alyce Zetocha on June 6, 1959 at St. Vitus Catholic Church in Touhy, NE. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife and loving father, father-in-law and grandfather. Eugene farmed and later started a feed and agriculture business known as "Gene's Feed". He retired from this occupation in 1996. Eugene enjoyed playing cards, square dancing, Legion activities and wood working. He built several homes for him and his wife. He was a handyman at heart and would be willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed help. He also enjoyed attending his children and grandchildren's activities. Family was very important to him. He was a former school board member, past American Legion Post Commander and current member of the American Legion Post #371, member of Sts. Mary & Joseph Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council #8625 member. Eugene is survived by his wife of 60 years Alyce Matulka; children, Karla (Richard) Bartlett, Kevin Matulka, Alan (Lori) Matulka, Amy (Steve) Broadstone, Luanne (Keith) Christiansen, Laurice (Josh) Brandl; grandchildren, Lindsey Pritchard (Justin Timm), Ashley (Skip) Stewart, Dane Christiansen, Alexus Matulka (Robert Dohn), Grayson Matulka, Cole Christiansen, Jace Brandl, Sam Broadstone, Adam Broadstone, Tatum Brandl, Landry Brandl; brother, Erwin (JoAnn) Matulka; sister Gerry (Joe) Bordovsky; sister-in-law, Janice Matulka and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter, Sr. and Adeline Matulka; infant sister, Angela; brother and sister-in-law, Peter Jr. and Wilma "Jean" Matulka;; brother, Lawrence Matulka; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ed and Gladys Kubik; brother-in-law, Donald Zetocha.

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