Edward T. Zywiec

Edward T. Zywiec of Columbus died Monday July 4, 2011 at Morys Haven in Columbus.

Edward T. Zywiec was born July 30, 1929 in Krakow, rural Genoa, Nebraska to Pete and Barbara (Dush) Zywiec. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from August 1951 - May 1953. Following his discharge, he continued to serve in the National Guard. Ed married Elizabeth "Betty" Kuta on April 24, 1954 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. The couple lived in Columbus where he worked at Montgomery Ward, Firestone Tire and with the Columbus Public School System. He was a member of St. Anthony Church,Eagles Club and a lifetime member of VFW #3704 and the Hartman Post #84 American Legion. Ed enjoyed playing the harmonica, fishing and spending time at his cabin with family and friends.

He is survived by:

Wife: Betty Zywiec of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Debra (Dennis) Hadcock of Columbus, NE
Son: Chuck (Lori) Zywiec of Overland Park, KS
Son: Edward (Margo) Zywiec of Columbus, NE
Sister: Clara Hanzel of Humphrey, NE
Sister: Patsy Kava of Silver Creek, NE
Sister: Theresa Prososki of Silver Creek, NE
Brother: Alois (Donna) Zywiec of Silver Creek, NE
Brother: Gene (Dee) Zywiec of Omaha, NE
Seven Grandchildren
Six Great Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by:

Parents: Pete and Barbara (Dush) Zywiec
Step-father: John Konwinski
Grandson: Joshua Zywiec
Sister: Mary Borowiak
Sister: Elaine Kurek
Sister: Elsie Prososki
Sister: Irene Stuczynski
Brother: Lonnie Zywiec
Brother: Pete Zywiec
Brother: Ray Zywiec