Walter Bialas

Walter Bialas, 94, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at the Genoa Community Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial is Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at Ss. Peter and Paul - Krakow. Burial was held in the Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery. McKown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Walter Bialas was born March 24, 1930, in Nance County to Charles and Mary (Sturek) Bialas. He grew up on the family farm. He attended Krakow school and District 25 until the 8th Grade. After attending school, he helped on the family farm. Walter then joined the U.S. Army, where he served his country in Korea. On April 4, 1959, he was united in marriage to Beverly Vetick at Ss. Peter and Paul – Krakow. The couple farmed near Krakow, until he decided to slow down in 2024. Walter enjoyed polka music, football, teasing his grandchildren and spending time with his family. He was a lifelong member of Ss. Peter and Paul – Krakow.

Walter is survived by his wife, Beverly (Vetick) Bialas of Genoa; daughter, Roxanne (Steve) DeLay of Omaha; son, Jim Bialas of Genoa; granddaughters, Jessica (Matt) Bakthasekaran of Tennessee and Stephanie (Trevor) Roach of Omaha; great-grandchildren, Parker, Nash, Logan and Eden; brothers, Richard Bialas of Columbus and Johnnie (Maxine) Bialas of Fullerton; sister-in-law, Emily Bialas of Silver Creek; nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mary Bialas; brothers, Edward, Louis, Steve, Lloyd, Leonard and Daniel Bialas; and sisters, Frances Zelazny, Belbina Zona, Dorothy Bialas, Rose Tworek and two infant sisters.