George Wanek

George Allen Wanek was born in Aurora, to George Clayton and Martha Jane (Kimball) Wanek. He passed away on October 27, 2024, in Grand Island, at the age of 86.
George grew up in Aurora, graduating from Aurora High School in 1956, then from Creighton University with a degree in Mathematics in 1960. He proudly served in the United States Air Force as an Officer and Captain from 1960-1967. After an honorable discharge, he returned to Aurora to farm with his brother Tom. In 1968, George began working for IBM and retiring after 25 years. Retirement did not suit George, so a few weeks later, he went to work with ConAgra for another ten years.
George married his best friend, Margarita (Varela) Riebersehl on July 16. 2001, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Omaha. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus serving the parish in many capacities. From his earliest years, he was always close to the Lord, and his devotion to his faith was exemplary. Many were touched by his remarkable kindness. He was a man of great curiosity who was eager to learn more about everything he could. George was careful with his thoughts and words, generous with his time, and very particular about his yard.
He was a devoted husband to his wife, and his family was tremendously blessed by his love and attention.
Preceded in death by his parents, George Clayton and Martha Jane Wanek; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Deanie Wanek; and stepson, Shane Riebersehl.
Survived by his wife Margarita; brother, Mike (Bonna) Wanek; stepdaughters, Renee (Bill) Connealy, Pamela (Steven) Sparough; nieces, Kathy (Hank) McFarland of Grand Island, nephews Tom (Kim) Wanek of Aurora, Jim (Annette) Wanek of Urbandale, IA, Mischa (Ron) Libman of Wheaton, IL, Mary Beth (Sean) French of Lawrence, KS and Meg (Nick) Svehla of Omaha; thirteen great-nieces and nephews; nine step-grandchildren and many friends.
Sunday, November 3, at 1 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church followed by visitation from 1:30-3:30 p.m. with Vigil Service at 3:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial is Monday, November 4, at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church.
Interment is Tuesday, November 5, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Cemetery in Giltner.
Memorials are suggested to Christ the King Catholic Church, Institute of Priestly Formations or St. Jude Hospital.
Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler, West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124. (402)-391-3900. www.heafeyheafey.com.