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In Memory OF

Gerald Clem Sliva

 

Gerald Clem Sliva, 59, of Platte Center, Nebraska, died November 21, 2000 at his daughters home in Mukilteo, Washington.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Platte Center, Nebraska, on Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 10:30 AM with Father Rodney Kneifl officiating. Interment will be at the St. Joseph-St. Patrick Cemetery in rural Platte Center. 
Visitation will be held at Gass Haney Funeral Home on Friday, from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM and after 6:00 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church. A Vigil Service will be held on Friday, November 24, 2000 at 7:30 P.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Gerald C. Sliva, 59, was born September 6, 1941 in Genoa, Nebraska to Clement and Frances (Vetick) Sliva. He graduated from Platte Center High School, Platte Center, Nebraska. He married Maxine Foltz on May 29, 1962 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Platte Center. On July 21, 1960 he entered the Marines and was honorably discharged on July 20, 1964. For 18 years he worked in the maintenance department at Camaco, in Columbus, Nebraska. 

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Platte Center. He loved hunting and fishing and the out doors. He especially enjoyed his time with his grandchildren, bike riding, fishing, and playing games with them.

Gerald is survived by: 
Spouse - Maxine Sliva - Platte Center, NE 
Daughter - Christine Pool - Mukilteo, WA 
Son - Steve (Tammy) Sliva - Columbus, NE 
Son - Doug (Gwynn) Sliva - Platte Center, NE 
Grandson - Matthew Pool - Mukilteo, WA 
Grandson - Garrett Sliva - Platte Center, NE 
Granddaughter - Kelsey Sliva - Columbus, NE 
Grandson - Nathan Sliva - Columbus, NE

Sister - Geraldine (Bob) Dix - Elkhorn, NE 
Brother - Clem (Jane) Sliva  - Columbus, NE 
Sister - Bernedette Paschetta - Fresno, CA 
Brother - Tom (Doris) Sliva - Platte Center, NE 
Brother - Dave (Charolette)) Sliva - Abiquiv, NM 

Gerald was preceded in death by: 
Father - Clement Sliva
Mother - Frances (Vetick) Sliva

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Quiet like - some still day,
Going home, but not away.
Thank you for your kindness
at this trying time…….

In Memory Of

Gerald C. Sliva

Born 
Saturday, September 6, 1941 
Genoa, Nebraska 
 
Entered Into Rest
Tuesday, November 21, 2000 
Mukilteo, Washington

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, November 25, 2000 10:30 A.M.
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Platte Center, Nebraska

Officiating
Father Rodney Kneifl

Music
Bev Wemhoff - Organist
Jae Lynn Vyhlidal - Soloist
"Prayer of St. Francis"
"On Eagles Wings"
"How Great Thou Art"

Casket Bearers
Pat Dix                                Craig Foltz
Bob Sliva                    Emerson Sliva
Kent Zimmerer                 Keith Pillen

Honorary Casket Bearers
Randy Bogus                        Ron Kush
Tim Hamling

Interment
St. Joseph/St. Patrick Cemetery
Platte Center, Nebraska
Military Honors
American Legion
Parry Post 283

 

 

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