Orvile Norman Tuzicka, Jr.

Orvile Norman Tuzicka, Jr. age 66, of rural Versailles, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, January 18. 2019, while he was at work.

He was born October 7, 1952, in Sterling, Colorado, a son of Orvile N. Tuzicka, Sr. and Theora May “Teddy” Pierce Tuzicka.  On October 5, 1974, in Kimball, Nebraska, Orvile, who preferred to be called Jr., was united in marriage to Lora J. Westby.  Lora survives at their home.

At the time of his death, Jr. was employed with Cargill Turkey Farm, working at the barns in Fortuna.

He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved riding his motorcycle, fishing and hunting.  Jr. looked forward to traveling and spending time with his family and was a known storyteller, telling the same stories while enjoying his favorite beer.  He is incredibly loved and deeply missed.

In addition to his wife of 44 years, he is survived by two daughters, Linda Kolar and husband Kevin of Osburn, Idaho and Angel Newell and husband Brandon of Jacksonville, Florida; four siblings, Dennis Tuzicka and wife Phyllis of Sidney, Nebraska; Janice McCarty of Rifle, Colorado; Tim Tuzicka and wife Rosie of Orlando, Florida and Kevin Tuzicka of Thermopolis, Wyoming; three grandchildren, Tiffani Loos and husband Kory, Trevor Kolar and Aly Lamphere, two great grandchildren, Rodney and Khloe, along with several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Jr. was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Charlie Tuzicka and one grandson, Nathan Kolar.

In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated.

A celebration of Jr.’s life will be from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 20, at the Tuzicka home located at 8445 Webb Road, Versailles, Missouri.  He wanted everyone to have a beer to celebrate his life.

Cards and flowers may be sent to 8445 Webb Road, Versailles, MO  65084.

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