Gilbert Francis Penka, 66, died May 17, at his home in Great Bend. Born February 25, 1948, in Great Bend, he was the son of August and Agnes (Rziha) Penka. A resident of Great Bend since 2009, coming from Hoisington, he was a farmer and delivered propane for Mid Continent L.P. Services. He also later was employed by Moeder Oil Company. Mr. Penka served during the Vietnam War in the United States Air Force and later served in the National Guard. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Odin and the Knights of Columbus in Hoisington. Survivors include four sisters, JoAnn Webb and husband John of Powell, Wyoming, Rita Anderson of Hill City, Marlene Lohmann of Great Bend, and Alice Holopirek of Abilene; one brother, James Penka of Kansas City; many nieces and nephews; and an aunt, Helen Kalina of Hoisington. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Odin. Burial will be at Holy Family Cemetery in Odin with military honors conducted by the U. S. Air Force Honor Guard. A Knights of Columbus Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2014 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Golden Belt Humane Society or Holy Family Cemetery Fund, in care of the funeral home.