Gary J Pavel

April 28, 1946 - August 9, 2021

Gary Joe Pavel was born to Joseph and Lillian (Soukup) Pavel in Seward, Nebraska.  He was the third of five children.  He graduated Seward High School in 1964 and attended UNL.   He earned his Business Administration degree in 1969.  Afterwards, he joined the Army and served his country in Vietnam through 1971.  

Returning to Lincoln, he began work at Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph as he worked on his CPA certificate While working at Lincoln Bell, he met Patricia Andersen.  His jokes and good humor won her over and they were married in 1972.   Three children and 4 grandchildren was the reward of their 49-year marriage.

Gary worked as a Deputy State Auditor before owning his own private CPA firm with three locations in Osmond, Plainview, and Pierce.  He served as the Nebraska State Accountant and was a member of countless boards and agencies over the years, including the Board of Public Accountancy, Governmental Accounting and Auditing Committee.  Along with his proficient tax serves, he also audited many counties and municipalities in Nebraska.

He was a faithful member of the Roman Catholic Church all of this life.  He belonged to the American Legion and VFW.  He was a recipient of many medals, including the Purple Heart.

He was known for his wit and good natured humor - always with a smile and a laugh.  His family, faith and country were of the upmost important to him.

He leaves behind many who loved and cared for him.  Most notably his children Stephanie Benischek (Michael); Melissa Morton; and son Brent Pavel (wife Cortney Young); grandchildren Kataryna Morton, Christian Benischek, Gabriel Benischek and Samantha Benischek; siblings Janice Coder (Johnny), Vikki Chmelka (Don), Terry Pavel (LuAnne), and Larry Pavel (Kenda); numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws; and of course, his beloved Patricia.

He leaves the loving arms on this side to join the loving arms on the other side, most notably his parents.