Gary Eugene Urbanek |1946-2022|

Gary Eugene Urbanek, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born on September 25, 1946 in Ellsworth, the son of Benjamin Joseph & Rosena (Schroder) Urbanek.

Gary worked as a maintenance manager for Tyson Foods for 15 years. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and working on cars. He was also a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Ellsworth. On June 5, 1965, he married the love of his life, Linda Geering, in Lincoln. To this union, they had four children; Michael James, Melissa Ann, Kelly Joe and Chad Allen.

Gary is preceded by his parents, Benjamin and Rosena; three brothers, Joseph, David and Donald Urbanek; and a grandson, Aaron Michael Urbanek.

He is survived by his wife, Linda; four children, Michael (Liz) Urbanek, Melissa (Mike) McReynolds, Kelly (Kellie) Urbanek, and Chad Urbanek; a brother, James (Cheryl) Urbanek; three sisters, Rosemary Rathbun, Theresa (Les) Richards, and Valerie Urbanek; eight grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.

There will be no services held at this time as cremation was chosen.