Paul Joseph Fiala was born Feb. 21, 1966, in Seward, to Joseph and Elsie (Dvorak) Fiala and passed away April 26, 2021, in Valparaiso, at the age of 55 years, 2 months and 5 days. Paul grew up in the Dwight area on the family farm. He attended Dwight Elementary and East Butler High School, graduating with the Class of 1984.
Paul enlisted into the U.S. Navy on Dec. 27, 1984, and was honorably discharged on Dec. 23, 1988. Upon his return home, he began working at Kawasaki in Lincoln, where he worked for more than 30 years. Paul enjoyed car shows and especially loved fishing in several areas all around Nebraska. He was a member of Sts. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church, Valparaiso, for the past 11 years.
Paul was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Paul and Christine Dvorak; paternal grandparents, Mike and Evelyn Fiala; brother, Christopher Fiala; niece, Taylor Vogel; aunts, Mary Ann Fiala and Loretta Fiala.
Survivors cherishing his memory include his parents, Joseph and Elsie Fiala, Bee; siblings, Todd Fiala and wife, Marie, Raymond, Dean Fiala, Dwight, Laura Krafka and husband, Justin, Bellwood, Chrissy Kouma and husband, Dan, Dwight; nieces and nephews, Christopher, Megan and Kyle Fiala, Grace, Steven and Michael Krafka, Isaac and Leah Fiala.
Mass of Christian Burial was April 29 at Assumption Catholic Church in Dwight with interment at the church cemetery. Military honors were provided by the Valparaiso American Legion Post #371 and the U.S. Navy. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Fiala family for future designations. Condolences may be left for the family at www.zabkafuneralhome.com.
