Maynard J.G. Vrbka

Mass of Christian Burial for Maynard J.G. Vrbka, age 90, of Norfolk, will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Norfolk.  Reverend Brett Jamrog will be the celebrant.  Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Offutt Air Force Base Honor Guard, American Legion Post 16 and VFW Post 1644.  Visitation will be one hour prior to Mass at the church.  Home for Funerals is in charge of arrangements.

He passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at his home in Norfolk.

Maynard was born January 18, 1933, in Seward County, Nebraska to Alois & Emma Vrbka. He grew up in Butler County, Nebraska and later joined the United States Air Force (1953-1957) out of Rapid City, South Dakota. He met and married Theresa Giroux, on February 18, 1957, and together raised 5 children in Norfolk. He delivered milk for Gillette Dairy and later worked for and retired from Nucor Steel. Maynard loved polka music and a good peach kolache! 

Maynard is survived by his 5 children Kathryn (Jim) McChesney, Michael (Michelle) Vrbka, Lisa Gallu (Tim Belitz), Marcia Vrbka and Mark (Kathy) Vrbka, 7 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

The family would like to express the wonderful help and care given by St Croix Hospice, and the in-home healthcare team of Tana Ouderkirk & Candi Wilson who provided superb care and comfort that allowed Maynard to be where he wanted to be, at home. 

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