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Joseph Cihal Obituary
April 29, 1948 - September 28, 2025
Joseph Gary "Joe" Cihal, Jr., was born to Joseph and Sylvia (Eret) Cihal on April 29, 1948, at David City and joined his Heavenly Father on September 28, 2025, at Bryan West in Lincoln at the age of 77 years, four months, and 30 days.
Joe grew up in the Dwight area where he attended Assumption Elementary and later graduated from East Butler. After graduating, he was in the Army National Guard. He was united in marriage to Colleen Ehman, and they were blessed with two daughters. Joe farmed with his father in the Dwight area and later worked at the Henningson Egg Plant in David City until retirement. He also enjoyed helping others during harvest time. In his spare time, he enjoyed collecting toy cars and mugs, time with his friends, praying while watching EWTN, and spending time with his cat, Stormy.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Betty Lou Kobza, and Nadine Ann Dobesh-Hruska.
Joe is survived by his two daughters, Courtney (Brian) Urbanek, and Katie Cihal; two grandsons, Christian Urbanek and Patrick Urbanek; sister, Joyce Marie Krska; nieces, nephews, and cousins. To this obituary we add our thoughts, prayers and memories of a life shared with Joe.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home, Seward, from 1 to 8 p.m., with family receiving friends from 5:30 to 7 p.m. A Rosary will be prayed at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Assumption Catholic Church, Dwight, with a Mass of Christian Burial following at 10:30 a.m., both by Father Raymond Jansen. Graveside service and interment will be at 11:30 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Cemetery, Dwight. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cihal Family for future designations. Arrangements entrusted to Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home. Condolences at zabkaperduefuneralhome.com.
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