Gene Norbert Kousek, 92, of Holiday Island, Ark., passed away Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019. He was born Jan. 12, 1927 in Racine, Wis., to the late Harold and Anne (Janecky) Kousek.
Gene served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. On May 30, 1959 he was united in marriage with Audree Eick, and to this union two sons were born. Following a long career at American Tobacco Company in Chicago, IL, he and Audree moved to Holiday Island to enjoy retirement. Gene loved spending time at his hobby as a collector of old newspapers and magazines. He was a loving and devoted husband and father.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Audree Kousek of the home, sons, Scott Kousek of Holiday Island, Ark., and Theron Kousek of St Louis, Mo.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Smith Family Funeral Home in Green Forest, Ark. On line condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhome.net