Eugene Herman Ficken

Eugene Herman “Gene” Ficken was born July 10, 1931 in Seward, Nebraska to Carl and Marie (Schulz) Ficken. He grew up in Seward, and attended the Seward County schools. As a young boy, Gene was busy helping with the family farm, but still found time to go hunting. Gene was drafted into the United States Army in January 1952. He served for two years during the Korean War, and achieved the rank of Corporal, before his honorable discharge in January 1954. Gene married Shirley Glinsmann on September 11, 1956 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Loup City, Nebraska, and to this union, four children were born: David, Gary, Paul, and Cynthia. The family has made their home in the Omaha/Elkhorn area for many years. Gene has always been a talented home builder. With his tape measure ever ready, he has worked as an independent framing contractor, and co-owner of Ficken Brothers Construction with his brother Lyle. He loved watching and attending stock car races, and was a collector of classic General Motors automobiles, as well as gas and auto memorabilia. Gene was also an avid reader. He will be remembered as an honest, hard-working, dedicated, and humble man. Gene entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 6, 2014 at the age of 82 years, 10 months, and 27 days. He is survived by his beloved wife Shirley, and his loving children: David (Debbie) Ficken of Omaha, Gary (Corinne) Ficken of Bennington, Paul (Sally) Ficken of Omaha, and Cyndi (Joe) Johnson of Elkhorn, 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and his brothers: Glenn of Milford, NE and Lyle of Omaha. Eugene H. “Gene” Ficken, born July 10, 1931, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 6, 2014. Beloved husband of Shirley, loving father of David (Debbie) of Omaha, Gary (Corrine) of Bennington, Paul (Sally) of Omaha, Cyndi (Joe) Johnson of Elkhorn, 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, brothers: Glenn of Milford, NE and Lyle of Omaha. Memorial service Thursday, 11 AM, Our Savior’s Baptist Church, Elkhorn, with military honors. Private interment. Visitation Wednesday from 4-8 PM with family receiving friends from 6-8 at the funeral home in Elkhorn. Memorials to the church or the family.

Eugene Herman Ficken

July 10, 1931 - June 6, 2014