Gerald Ray "Jerry" Vrbka's obituary , Passed away on August 11, 2025 in Shelby, Nebraska

Gerald Ray "Jerry" Vrbka

February 4, 1952 - August 11, 2025 (73 years old)

Shelby, Nebraska

Gerald Ray "Jerry" Vrbka's obituary , Passed away on August 11, 2025 in Shelby, Nebraska

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dubas Funeral Home

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Gerald Ray "Jerry" Vrbka

February 4, 1952 - August 11, 2025 (73 years old)

Shelby, Nebraska

Gerald Ray Vrbka Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gerald Ray Vrbka of Shelby, Nebraska, who passed away on August 11, 2025, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond L. Augustin and Betty Vrbka; his siblings, Susan Ott and Cal Vrbka; his grandparents, Joseph, Tillie Vrbka, Harman and Helen Augustin; his brother-in-law LaVerne Kuhnel; and his parents-in-law, Jerome'Lefty' and Pat Gabriel.

He is survived by: his wife Peg of Shelby; his sons, Heath Vrbka (Kelsey) of Rising City and Thomas Vrbka (Joy) of Auburn, AL; his grandsons, Coy, Jett, Nash and Beau; his siblings, Judy McWilliams (Kevin) of Springfield, MO, Lori Freeman of Lincoln, Andy Vrbka (Jodie) of Columbus, Angie King (Virgil) of Shelby and Nancy Vrbka of Omaha; and his siblings-in-law, Gary Ott of Osceola, Tim Gabriel (Mary) of Fremont, Barb Swanson (Kurt) of Shelby and Carol Faller (Todd) of Waco. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.

Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated later.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dubas Funeral Home



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Aug 17

Visitation

Shelby Sacred Heart Catholic Church
210 S Walnut St, Shelby, NE 68662

Sun

Aug 17

Rosary

Shelby Sacred Heart Catholic Church
210 S Walnut St, Shelby, NE 68662

Mon

Aug 18

Memorial service

Shelby Sacred Heart Catholic Church
210 S Walnut St, Shelby, NE 68662

Mon

Aug 18

Burial

Shelby Cemetery

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