Adolph R. “Toad” Zabka was born Nov. 24, 1938, in Boone, Nebraska, to George and Josie (Libra) Zabka and passed away Nov. 3, 2026, in Swanton, at the age of 87 years, 11 months and 10 days.
Toad enlisted in the United States Navy on Nov. 16, 1956, and was honorably discharged on Oct. 23, 1959, with his last assignment being at Alameda, California.
Toad was employed at Farmland Foods for several years before purchasing the Phillips 66 station in Dorchester, where he established his own service station business. He worked many years for Dobson Bros. Construction as a heavy equipment operator, with one of his first projects being the Swanton 76 spur road. At the age of 70, he finally threw away his hat and retired.
Outside of work, Toad was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and camping. He had a special fondness for his dogs, Reba, Emma, Bear and Ozzy, but most importantly, he cherished the time he spent with his family.
He was united in marriage to Trenda (Nun) on June 5, 1993, in Saline County.
He was preceded in death by his son, Rick; siblings, George, Jr., Agnes, Raymond, Josephine, Marvin, Helen, Harold and Joseph.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Trenda of Swanton; children, Steve (Joan) Zabka, Lynette (Don) Young, Janell (Brent) Vernon, Charlene (Marty) Rezinick, Theresa Mumaugh, Nicole Allen (Wade), Kendra King, Michelle Moore (Johnny) and Sara Allen; sister, Betty (Jim) Miller; father-in-law, Roger Nun, Sr.; 24 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
A graveside service is planned Saturday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. at Swan Valley Cemetery at Plymouth.
Arrangements by Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home in Seward.
