Francis A. “Tony” Guszak, 80, died Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Highland Park Care Center.
Tony was born June 4, 1946 in Alliance, Nebraska to Francis A. and Norma (Smith) Guszak. He was raised east of Angora, Nebraska on the family ranch, where he developed the strong work ethic that would remain with him throughout his life.
Tony proudly served in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1970, receiving an honorable discharge. Prior to and following his military service, he held various jobs, including working at Electric Hose & Rubber, and managing a local car wash.
On May 21, 1982, Tony married Patricia Dyke in Cheyenne, Wyoming. That same year, he began his own business, Tony’s Lawn & Snow. For more than 40 years, Tony provided lawn mowing and snow removal services, along with placing real estate signs for local agencies. He took great pride in his work and especially enjoyed caring for his customers lawns. He was very particular about doing a good job and took satisfaction in seeing a lawn well maintained. His Walker lawn mower was one of his favorite pieces of equipment, and his business became a longtime part of his life.
He is survived by his sisters-in-law, Ellen (Danny) Hoffer of Windsor, Colorado and Angela (Lonnie) Bergeson of Plaza, North Dakota; his sister, Elisa Reindl of Seattle, Washington; his brothers, Tom Guszak of Chicago, Illinois and David Guszak of Sterling, Colorado; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Patty Guszak.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel. Father Matt Koperski will officiate. Burial with military rites will follow in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, Maryland, 21741.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com. Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.