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Stanley Vala Obituary
Stanley E. Vala Jr.
January 4, 1955 – January 1, 2023
Stanley E. Vala Jr., age 68, of Elkhorn, Nebraska, formerly of North Bend and Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away on Jan. 1, 2023, at Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska. Stan was born on Jan. 4, 1955, to Stanley E. Vala, Sr. and Bernice (Grow) Vala.
The Lord, family and many friends and neighbors supported he and Nancy through their four-year journey fighting Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. The latest in care, clinical trials, and treatments such as stem cell transplant, CAR-T Cell and other immunological agents were provided by the UNMC Lymphoma Care Team.
Stan is survived by his wife of 46 years, Nancy (Rehbein) Vala; son, Justin (Karamie); and grandchildren, Kendall and Owen, all of Elkhorn; sister, Nancy (Larry) Frank; sister-in-law, Karen Dorian; brothers-in-law, Dave (Ann) Rehbein and Randy (Loretta) Rehbein; uncle, Marvin (Gayle) Vala; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Sr. and Bernice Vala; and cherished in-laws, Raymond and Phebe Rehbein.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Reichmuth Funeral Home in Elkhorn. Family will be receiving friends from 12-1 p.m. on Friday before the service.
Memorials may be sent to Josie Harper Hospice House, 7415 Cedar St., Omaha, NE 68124.
Special thanks to neighbors in Lincoln and Elkhorn for their help around the house and yard, as well as with surprise gifts and treats throughout Stan's illness.
Reichmuth Funeral Home
Omaha, NE
(402) 289-2222
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Sarah
January 18, 2023
Always kind, go with the flow, and prepared to tackle the next step. Deepest condolences to Nancy and the family.
Gary Burress
January 4, 2023
Not sure my first attempt worked.
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Stan was my Supervisor at DHHS for a bit a several years back. He was always fun,kind and fair. I am heartbroken for you all.
May he rest in peace.
Gary Burress
Lincoln
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