Larry Hrabik

Larry Kent Hrabik passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019 at his home in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 82. He was born on April 30, 1936 in Wilson, Kansas to Henry and Viola (Cook) Hrabik. Larry grew up in Wilson, Kansas and graduated from Wilson High School with the Class of 1955. After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force in 1956. He was united in marriage to Phayllis (Boothe) Hrabik in 1957 in Topeka, Kansas. They were blessed with two sons: Mike and Ron. When Larry was discharged from the Air Force, he moved to Omaha, Nebraska in the late 50’s, then back to his hometown in 2001 until 2015. After the passing of his wife, he moved back to Omaha to be closer to his kids. Larry spent the majority of his life working as a water-well driller for Layne-Western. His spare time was spent fishing, farming, and working on his Tin-Man creations which he sold over a broad area and was well known for. Larry wasn’t only lucky in love and friendships but he was a high-roller gambling man and enjoyed playing his luck at casinos. Larry is survived by his sons, Mike and Ron Hrabik of Omaha, NE; brothers Henry Jr. Hrabik of Colorado Springs and Don and wife Janice of Merriman, KS; sister, Pat and husband Fred Inbody of Independence, MO; four grandchildren Jon Therkildsen, Christopher Lancaster, Jessica Therkildsen, and Mike Hrabik; and one great-grandchild, Emma Therkildsen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Viola Hrabik; and wife Phayllis Hrabik. A book signing will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the funeral home in Wilson from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. A Memorial Graveside service will be held at the Wilson Cemetery on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Larry Hrabick Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO Box 533, Wilson, KS 67490.