Birth date: Oct 4, 1931 Death date: Apr 1, 2021
Eugene (Gene) Paryzek, 89, passed suddenly on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his home overlooking Beaver Lake in Rogers, AR. He was born a first generation US citizen in Berwyn, IL on October 4, 1931 to Joseph and Bozena (Bessie) Pary Read Obituary
I couldn’t have asked for a better father-in-law than Gene Paryzek. His kind and generous heart was irreproachable but I have to say his humor was contagious and the whole family delighted in egging him on. Gene’s memory was amazing to me which lent to some great story telling of his childhood and his service in the Air Force during the Korean War.
His devotion to his family and friends is well known. The love for his children and his grandchildren was always there for everyone to see. As recently as a year and a half ago, Gene and I were having a conversation which led to his comment of that he was the lucky one to have Emy by his side. No truer statement has been spoken, that is for certain. Their 65 years together is quite the testament of love and devotion.
Thank you Gene for the memories you have left with all who knew and loved you. You were a gift to this earth and I know I speak for many that we were the “lucky ones” to have known and loved you.
Easter 2018. I remember Grandpa said I looked like a
derelict, with fondness of course, due to my long hair and interesting attire.
...at his home overlooking Beaver Lake.
Grandpa was pretty much the ideal childhood grandparent. My siblings and I were fortunate to grow up close to them, so we spent tons of time with him and Grandma when we were kids. Lexy and I had sleepovers at their house, we went to the lake, they took us on day trips and big vacations, and we celebrated nearly every holiday, birthday, and graduation together. I especially loved going to Grandma and Grandpa's house for catfish frys in the summer.
Grandpa always played along with Lexy's and my make-believe games, and he always had a funny face or silly joke on hand to make us laugh. As I got older, I grew to appreciate the quiet, reserved demeanor he often had. Actually, it made me feel more confident in myself, because I shared those personality traits with him. I loved telling him crazy kid stories from my time at Boys & Girls Club. Those and any story about my bizarre, mischievous cat, Charles, were almost guaranteed to make him snort-laugh.
I already miss Grandpa's quiet one-liners and the weird cartoon drawings he drew in my birthday cards. I'll miss seeing him behind the bar at family gatherings, making everyone any kind of cocktail they want. He really got a lot of life right, and I'm grateful to have been a part of his world.
Emy and family we are saddened to hear of Gene's passing and our sympathy and prayers are with you always. Gene was a special guy that we all will miss. May the good Lord accept him forever.
With our love, Pete & Susan Jasan
