Olga M. Sluka

Olga Marie Sluka was born to Charles Uher and Rose M. (Picek) Uher on July 11, 1929 near Swan Creek north of Western in North Fork Township, Saline County, Nebraska. She passed away January 11, 2026 at Morton Memory Care in Nebraska City, Nebraska at the age of 96 years and 6 months. She had resided there since August 15, 2025. Olga was one of five children in the family, and she grew up on the family farm 3 miles west of Western. Olga attended rural country school, District 111, for elementary education and graduated with the class of 1946 from Western High School. She mentioned many times walking 3 miles home from school every day. She completed normal training to become a school teacher and taught rural country school for one year in Jefferson County. On May 20, 1948, Olga married Irvin William Sluka and lived on the Sluka family farm west of Milligan where they raised four children - Delores, Leonard, Lois and Donna. Irvin and Olga enjoyed going to area polka dances where they shared many good times with their friends and neighbors. Attending festivals in Milligan, Western and Wilber was always a part of every summer. Family reunions and yearly trips to the Nebraska State Fair were never missed. A custom of enjoying a family picnic together on the fairgrounds under a shady tree is a cherished memory for many of us. Olga was a hard-working farm wife, helping with bringing up the family, assisting with farm work and raising chickens. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, baking, sewing and needlework. She took much pride in preparing meals for the threshing and shelling crews that helped them. Many wedding cakes were lovingly created for several family members. Babysitting grandsons Kellen and Wade was a favorite memory of hers. She grew up without grandparents and extended family nearby, so she made sure to show much love and support to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a long-time member of the Good Will Extension Club and also an assistant 4-H leader for the Miss Buttercups 4-H Club. Following Irvin’s death, Olga moved from the farm to Geneva, Nebraska. She enjoyed new friendships and was fortunate to again live near some of her previous farm neighbors. Utilizing the transit bus, many good trips were made to York, Grand Island and Lincoln. She always looked forward to the many family gatherings for holidays and special events. As she aged, Meals on Wheels along with supportive neighbors, family and in-home care allowed her to enjoy her later years in her own home. Her Czech heritage was especially important to her. Staying connected through decades of hand written correspondence with her overseas Czech family was always a priority. Traveling to the Czech Republic to meet her father's and mother’s families in 2013, was a highlight of her life. During that visit she toured the sites of her parents’ childhoods, enjoyed good food and drink, and made lifelong memories with her cousins and their families. Through the years she passed down many Czech cooking traditions to her family. She also looked forward to every Milligan Czech Brass Band performance she could attend. She was preceded in death by her husband Irvin, parents Charles & Rose Uher, infant sister Vlasta Uher, brother Miles Uher, brother Otto & sister-in-law Betty Uher and sister Helen Uher, brother-in-law & sister-in-law Darien & Betty Thomsen. She is survived by her sister-in-law Gladys Uher of Falls City, daughter Delores Risk of Lincoln, NE, son Leonard & Mona Sluka of Geneva, NE, daughter Lois & Mark Maybon of St. Paul, NE, daughter Donna & Clay Smith of Nebraska City, NE. Grandchildren Tesia & Sergio Zaragoza of Lincoln, NE, Alicia Risk of Longmont, CO, Emily Scheidel of Ferndale, MI, Kellen & Jill Sluka of Beatrice, NE, Wade & Taylor Sluka of Milligan, NE, Anna Hornbacher of Naperville, IL, MaKayla & Tanner Jensen of Hampton, NE, Shayna & Ryan VanWormer of York, NE, Kamryn & Tyler Kapperman of Sioux Falls SD, Brea & Dallin Proffitt of Springfield, NE and Taylor & Maggie Smith of Omaha, NE. Great grandchildren Javier and Gisele Zaragoza of Lincoln, NE, Aven Risk of Broomfield, CO, Alanna Silas-Risk of Lincoln, NE, Liam and Henry Scheidel of Ferndale, MI, Aubriana Sluka of Utica, NE, Emery Sluka of Plymouth, NE, Abel Stephens and Ridge Sluka of Beatrice, NE, Brecken, Bennett and Tatum Sluka of Milligan, NE, Lakelyn Jensen of Hampton, NE, Brynnleigh VanWormer of York, NE, Rylynn and Eldon Proffitt of Springfield, NE; and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Funeral Service for Olga was held on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan, Nebraska. Pastor Brian Kottas presided over the Funeral Service. The recorded selections “Dancing Polka,” “Roaring Of The Mountain,” and “When I Sleep” were played during the Funeral Service. Pallbearers included Tesia Zaragosa, Alicia Risk, Emily Scheidel, Kellen Sluka, Wade Sluka, Brea Smith Proffitt, Taylor Smith, Anna Hornbacher, MaKayla Jensen, Shayna VanWormer, and Kamryn Kapperman. Honorary Pallbearers included Ray Uher, Don Uher, Bruce Uher, Linda Kirkendall, Diance Casey, Chuck Uher, Gene Thomsen, and George Probasco. A Graveside Service was held in the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan, Nebraska. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com Memorials are suggested to the Geneva Senior Center Meals On Wheels, Fillmore County Rural Transit, and the Milligan Auditorium.

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Olga M. Sluka

July 11, 1929 - January 11, 2026