Ricky L. Paczosa, 54, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Friday, August 20, 2021, in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, August 24 at 10:30 AM, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus with Fr. Patrick Harrison celebrating the Mass. Visitation will be on Monday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home with a 7:00 PM Vigil Service. Visitation will continue on Tuesday from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM at the funeral home.

Ricky was born December 27, 1966, in Columbus, Nebraska, to Benedict and Mary Ann (Herout) Paczosa. He grew up in Columbus and graduated from Columbus High School in 1985. Ricky attended Milford Community College and attained his degree in Tool and Die Engineering. He returned to Columbus and has worked at Industrial Engineering for 34 years. On October 28, 1989, Ricky was united in marriage to Lisa Kneifel at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Ricky enjoyed his work, gardening, watching all types of sports, and having fun on his favorite holiday, the 4th of July. Rick loved to spend time with his kids and grandkids, and also found time to spend with his dogs and cat.
Ricky is survived by:
Daughter: Mackenzie (Joshua) Paczosa and grandkids Oliver & Leila of Omaha, NE
Daughter: Gabrielle (Austin) Paczosa of Fort Collins, CO
Son: Duncan Paczosa of Lexington, KY
Ex-wife: Lisa Paczosa of Bellwood, NE
Brother: Ben (Tammy) Paczosa of Elkhorn, NE
Brother: Todd Paczosa of Columbus, NE
Brother: Corey (Michelle) Paczosa of Kansas City, MO
Many nieces and nephews

Ricky was preceded in death by:
Parents: Benedict & Mary Ann Paczosa
Grandparents: Rudolph & Louise Herout
Stanley & Mary Paczosa