Ronald Sliva

Ronald Sliva of Columbus died Thursday, November 1, 2012 at his home.

Ronald J. Sliva was born November 2, 1949 in Columbus to Phillip and Geraldine (Morgan) Sliva. He attended St. Bonaventure Grade School and graduated from Columbus High School in 1968. Ron entered the US Army and served in Vietnam. On September 29, 1972 he was united in marriage to Bonnie Schmidt at St. Josephs Church in Platte Center. Ron worked for 20 years at CAMACO in the welding department. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church and was a lifetime member of the VFW. Ron was an avid sports fan who loved horse racing and the Huskers. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by:
Wife: Bonnie Sliva of Columbus
Daughter: Sheri (Corey) Bock of Columbus
Daughter: Mandi (Brad Nettleton) Sliva of Omaha
2 Grandsons: Cayden and Ryder Bock
Brother: Jim (Carol) Sliva of Columbus
Brother: Terry Sliva of Monroe
Brother: Bob (Nancy) Sliva of Grand Island
Brother: Dave (Cheryl Thege) Sliva of Bellwood
Brother: Tom Sliva of Columbus
Brother: Dan (Tracy) Sliva of Omaha
Sister: Linda Zywiec of Columbus
Sister: Deb (Ron) Weyer of Columbus
Brother-in-law: Larry Kopetzky of Columbus
Sister-in laws: Jane (Layne) Sander of Columbus , Nancy Schmidt of Omaha, and Jan Schmidt of Durham, NC
Many Nieces and Nephews

He is preceded in death by:
Parents: Phillip and Geraldine Sliva
Sister: Donna Kopetzky
Niece: Lisa Sliva
Nephew: Michael Sliva
Brother-in-law: Don Schmidt

Memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family