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Gerald Panek Obituary

Panek, Gerald Stanley
Oct 30, 1945 - Jan 15, 2011
Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Helen Panek and brother, Chuck Panek. Survived by his children, Scott Panek and Jennifer (Kevin) Rogers; grandchildren: Demi, Celeste, Devin, Taylor, and Harley; special friend, Karen Williams.
FUNERAL SERVICE 11am Thursday, January 20, 2011 at Westlawn Hillcrest Funeral Home. VISITATION Wednesday 4-8pm. WESTLAWN-HILLCREST
Memorial Park Funeral Home
5701 Center Street 402-556-2500
www.westlawnhillcrest.com

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Published by Omaha World-Herald from Jan. 18 to Jan. 19, 2011.

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February 3, 2011

I knew Gerald in High School. He was like one of the "Cool" guys. He was always very kind. May he rest in peace. Judy Coss Zimmer Omaha

January 21, 2011

Jerry was a good Friend to alot of people,including me. He started around the same I did. Many at UNMC will miss this kind Man.
Diane Hirniak, Omaha, Ne

David Sheldon

January 20, 2011

jerry and i worked many years together. talk allot about fords vs Chevy's and playing are guitars he always had a smile on his face and a joke or two. he made bad days into good days. you will be missed by many..rest in peace friend..

Wetterlund

January 19, 2011

Jerry
You will truely be Missed. YOu always made my days Brighter at the Med Center. You had a great sense of Humor.Thank you and I know you are smiling down on us.. RIP Jerry

Jeanie Harrell

January 19, 2011

We worked together many years at UNMC. You always had a friendly smile and a great sense of humor. You will be missed. Rest in Peace Jerry.

January 18, 2011

I"VE KNOW JERRY FOR QUITE A FEW YRS & EVEN WORKED WITH HIM AT THE HOSPITAL. HE ALWAYS MADE EVERYONE LAUGH. GOD BLESS YOU ALL, HE WILL SURLEY BE MISSED. ANN MERRILL

Sue Mininni (Campbell)

January 18, 2011

Scott & Jennifer,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I worked with Gerry for many, many years at UNMC and knew you guys when you were little. He was a wonderful guy and what a great laugh he had. Yes he will be missed.

matt williams

January 18, 2011

keep the humor flowin where ever you ended up, you are in a better place and pain free,even though the pain is still fresh in our hearts we still find time to laugh about things you did,i am really going to miss you

matt williams

January 18, 2011

keep the humor rolling where you end up, it is a better place and the pain is gone, even though the pain is fresh in our hearts and minds we still find time to laugh while thinking of you, i am really going to miss ya

Jennifer Rogers

January 18, 2011

My life will never be the same without my Dad. I love you dad, I know your in a better place. I just wish that there was more time I had with you. You were loved by so many. I know being so far apart still made me fill my heart with love every time I talked to you. I LOVE YOU

Jennifer Rogers

January 18, 2011

My life will never be the same without my Dad. I love you dad, I know your in a better place. I just wish that there was more time I had with you. You were loved by so many. I know being so far apart still made me fill my heart with love every time I talked to you. I LOVE YOU

Jennifer Rogers

January 18, 2011

My life will never the same without my Dad in it.I love you very much dad, I know your in a better place I just miss you so much, I wish I had more time with you.

Dianne Salazar

January 18, 2011

Jerry thank you for giving me two beauiful children. Rest in Peace

Dianne

Janet Davis

January 18, 2011

UNMC has not been the same since you left. I will never forget the day of your diagnosis and the talk we had. I admired how you never lost your sense of humor. Now you may rest pain free. I am praying for your family.

Hector Jimenez JR

January 18, 2011

We will miss you Big Brother-
From the Jimenez Family

Micki Gonzalez

January 18, 2011

Lord knows you're rockin' all the saints in heaven with the Blues and heaven won't ever be the same. You'll be missed dearly.

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