Floyd P. Niedbalski

Floyd died Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Mory's Haven in Columbus.

Floyd was born on May 4, 1922, in Fullerton, Nebraska to James and Barbara (Liss) Niedbalski, and was raised in the Platte Center, Nebraska area. As a teenager during the Depression, he left school to go to work for the family by joining the Civilian Conservation Corps. Floyd then served in the Army during World War II from Oct. 24, 1942 to November 13, 1945, fighting in several major battles, including the Battle of Salerno, Battle of Anzio, and the Battle of the Bulge. After his military service, he settled in Columbus, and operated his own service station, Floyds Standard Service. In 1963, he sold the business, and partnered with his brother Ted in owning and operating the Ski Lounge, in downtown Columbus, until 1977, when he went to work for the Columbus Post Office full time as a rural mail carrier until his retirement.

He was married to Helen Nosal on June 14, 1949, in Columbus, Nebraska. In 2014, they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.
He was a long-time member of St. Anthonys Church in Columbus, and served as the Treasurer of their Holy Name Society for 27 years. He was also a long time member of the Knights of Columbus. He was very active at the church, especially with repair projects. He was also a member of the American Legion, the VFW, and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees.

Floyd was an outstanding gardener, and was known for sharing his produce with family and friends. He loved playing cards, especially cribbage, but his children and grandchildren brought him the most joy.

Floyd is survived by:
His wife: Helen of Columbus, NE
Son: Allen (Tanya) Niedbalski of Columbus, NE
grandsons Luke and Ross (Brittany), and granddaughter Beth, and great grandsons Cooper and Hunter Niedbalski
Daughter: Joyce (Michael) Smith Bluffton, S.C.
3 step grandchildren, and 6 step great grandchildren
Son: Mark (Cindy) Niedbalski of Fremont, NE
granddaughter Suzie (Peter) Walsh, and great grandsons Weston and Henry Walsh, and grandson Chris Niedbalski
Son: Bob (Peg) Niedbalski of Columbus, NE
grandson Matt (Shanna), and great grandsons Trevor and Alex, and great granddaughter Claire, grandson Greg, and grandson Adam Niedbalski
Sisters:Emily Tiwald of Omaha, NE
Josephine Kielian of Oregon
Dorothy Spies of Columbus, NE
Barbara Incontro of Omaha, NE
Brothers: Ted (Marlene) Niedbalski, and Walter (Joyce) Niedbalski all of Columbus, NE

He was preceded in death by:
His parents
Son: James in 2008
Brothers: Louis, Dominic, Ben, Stanley, Leo and Edward

Memorials may be directed to the wishes of the family