Donald Eugene (Gene) Belsky-Age 94-Born June 9, 1930 to Guy Alfred and

Dorothy Wilma (Young) Belsky 10 miles south of Merriman, NE. He joined a big

brother Robert who was born in 1928 and then Lois joined them in 1932.

He graduated from Cody High School in 1947. After graduation he ventured in the

a few things before entering the US Army. Serving in Korea from 1951 to 1953,

later receiving the Korean Government Medal of Ambassador for Peace.

On October 2, 1965 he married the love of his life Anna Marie Dohse. They raised

three caring children. Monty Alan, MeLisa Dawn, and Timothy Don.

Over his lifetime Gene found joy in many things. Gene was a member of the

American Legion for 70 years, Master Mason for 67 years, 50 years of service with

the Nebraska Bankers with service to Anchor Bank in Merriman/Cody, Bank of

Cody, Gordon State Bank/Community First, Stockman Bank/Security First Banks of

Rushville. He spent his last 17 years in banking as an Ag Loan Inspector. Being an

Ag Loan Inspector was one of the more rewarding aspects of banking and it was

where Gene felt like he was family. Gene received a plaque for 50 years of

banking from Nebraska Bankers Association in 2012 when retiring. Gene also was

a member of the Merriman Volunteer Fire Department and Cody Volunteer Fire

Department.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents Guy Belsky, stepmother LaVerle,

mother Wilma (Young) Colvin, stepfather Bert Colvin, his brother Robert in 1971,

sister Lois Gaskins in 2025, grandparents Thomas and Christina (Sedivy) Belsky

and Samuel and Oda (White) Young.

Left celebrating his life is his wife of 59 years Anna Marie, his children Monty

partner Virginia, Lisa, Tim wife Misty, and his grandchildren: Trenton, Amanda,

Tashina, Taran, Trystan, Landon, Logan, Jacobie, CaeLyn, and Shyanne. As well as

17 great grandchildren. Emma, Ella, Josslyn, Jaxton, Rozlynn, Wyatt, Brynlee,

Madaline, Rylie, Sevryn, Remington, Oaklee, Miles, Titan, Raelin, Harper, and

Cash. Along with many nieces and nephews.

Celebration of his life will be held at 1 pm on June 14, 2025 at the Gordon

American Legion and graveside service with Military honors to follow at the

Gordon Cemetery