Clifford L. Egnoske, 92, of Grand Island, NE, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System in Grand Island, surrounded by his family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Grand Island, NE with Rev. Thomas Vijumon Choorackal as celebrant and Rev. Mark A. Maresh concelebrating. Inurnment will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel, with a vigil service to follow at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Condolences and memories may be shared on Cliff’s obituary page at www.curranfuneralchapel.com. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
Cliff was born on May 26, 1934, in Fullerton, NE, to Leo and Clara (Bosak) Egnoske. He grew up in Fullerton, graduating from Fullerton High School in 1954, and served in the U.S. Army from 1954 until his honorable discharge in 1956. On June 28, 1958, he married Paula A. White in Aberdeen, SD.
After graduating from Barber College in Omaha in 1959, Cliff began his career by owning the OK Barber Shop in Alliance, NE. Later, he worked for 20 years at Burlington Northern Railroad before relocating to Grand Island, NE where he barbered at Otto’s Barber Shop. In his retirement, he found great joy in cutting the hair of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, tending to his flower garden, listening to polka music, and attending his grandchildren’s school and sporting events. He enjoyed watching Husker football games with his family.
He and Paula had a wonderful and joyful retirement traveling all over the United States visiting family and friends.
Cliff was a dedicated member of St. Mary’s Cathedral and a former member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance, NE. Cliff and Paula also consistently volunteered at the Nebraska State Fair for over a decade.
He is survived by his wife, Paula, of Grand Island; his children, Jeff Egnoske of Topeka, KS, Jenny (Quinn) Roush of Grand Island, NE, and Julie (Roger) Miller of Omaha, NE; his grandchildren, Drew, Whitney, CJ, Jake, Dylan, Makeal, Haley, Rachel, Jade, and Taylor; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Virgil Egnoske, and his sisters, Emily Gist and Gen Kozoil.