Larry Navrkal, 69, of Monroe, Nebraska, died December 20, 2021, at his home.

Celebration of Life services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Columbus, NE. A Luncheon at the church will follow. Private graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

Larry was born on August 21, 1952, in Wahoo, NE to John and Martha (Vanek) Navrkal. Larry graduated from David City Public High School in 1970 and spent most of his life in the Bellwood and Columbus areas. A machinist by trade, he worked at Appleton Electric, Behlen and B-D over the years. The job he held dearest, however, was working at the grain elevator as a young man in Bellwood with his father. He was also active in Jaycees and helped with Boy Scout activities. After retirement, Larry greatly enjoyed his grandchildren and all of their activities attending parties, dance recitals and horse shows.

Larry was proceeded in death by his Parents, John and Martha. He is survived by his children Jason (Bridget) Navrkal of Columbus, Karla (Jacob) Ericksen of Aurora, their mother Sharon (Steve) Brown of Valentine, 7 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, his siblings Jerome (Joyce) Navrkal of Schuyler, Shirley (Lloyd) Spencer of Beaverton, MI, Rogene (Ken) Schaer of Columbus, Patricia (Donald) Darnell of Rising City.