Dale F. Gonka

Dale F. Gonka, age 65, of Columbus, died Friday, May 22, 2015 at his home.

Dale was born October 24, 1949 in Columbus, Nebraska to Frank and Monica (Sliva) Gonka. He grew up in Columbus and graduated from Scotus Central High School in 1967. He then graduated from Northeast Community College. Dale was the co-founder and owner of Hometown Insurance Agency. On June 13, 1970, he married Susan German in Columbus. Dale served on the original board of directors when Quail Run was developed. He was past president of the Platte County Insurance Board and served on the Polish Invitational Golf Tournament committee for several years. He enjoyed Nebraska sports, playing golf, umpiring and coaching girls softball. Dale was an avid swimmer at the Aquatic Center. He loved spending time with his family.

Dales is survived by
Wife: Susan Gonka of Columbus
Son: Matthew Gonka of Columbus
Son: Eric Gonka of Columbus
Son: Andrew (Kelly) Gonka of Omaha
Daughter: Sara (Jeff) Sharp of Lincoln
Daughter: Katie Latta (William Parker) of Lincoln
Grandson: Aaron Gonka of Columbus
Grandchildren: Dawson, Alayna, Maddox, Turner Sharp of Lincoln
Granddaughter: Lauren Latta of Lincoln
Sister: Virginia (George) Schultz of Tampa, FL
Sister: Bobbi (John) Shotkoski of Columbus
Sister: Shirley (Wally) Zych of Benton Harbor, MI
Brother: Chuck (Nancy) Gonka of Columbus
Brother: Duane Gonka of Omaha
Sister: Eileen (John) Csukker of Shelby
Mother-in-law: Romaine German of Columbus
Sister-in-law: Linda Aerni of Columbus
Brother-in-law: Bill (Colleen) German of Omaha
Brother-in-law: Dick (Sue) German of Omaha
Sister-in-law: Barb (Dave) Rich of Columbus
Brother-in-law: Terry German of Columbus
Brother-in-law: Todd German of Lincoln
Brother-in-law: Dan (Cheryl) German of Omaha
Many nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by
Parents: Frank & Minnie Gonka
Brother: Randy Gonka
Father-in-law: Bob German
Goddaughter: Mary Ann (Shotkoski) Jones
Brother-in-law: Fred Aerni
Brother-in-law: Jeff Degn