Eugene F. Tikalsky, Jr.
July 2, 1937 - January 21, 2026
Eugene “Gene” Tikalsky Jr, age 88, of Belle Plain and New Prague, passed away on January 21, 2026.
Born to Emily and Eugene Sr. on July 2, 1937, in New Prague, MN, Gene grew up on his family’s farm with his brother Ernie. After he graduated from New Prague High School, he joined the Army. He then went to Barber school. He spent 41 years working as a Barber in Belle Plain where he met many great friends. After retirement, Gene worked at the Ford dealership in town and became an EMT.
Gene loved flowers and raised roses and all types of perennial and annual flowers. He loved to garden. He was a joy to be around. Gene was always smiling and loved to talk to people. Everyone enjoyed his bubbly personality. He had a kind soul and was very generous, helping anyone in need. He will be deeply missed by his friends and family.
Gene is survived by his Aunt, Elsie Bisek Tupy; special friend Mark Pfannenstein; and many cousins, family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Sr. and Emily; and brother Ernie.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, February 6, 2026, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, New Prague, MN with a visitation starting at 10:00 AM at church. Mass will be live streamed at npcatholic.org. Interment will take place after the service at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery, where Honors will be conducted by the New Prague Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Gene was a great friend, mentor and boss for many years and I will miss him.
Our deepest sympathy to his family
Our deepest sympathies. We always enjoyed visiting with Gene when we’d run into him. Wishing you peace, comfort, and hope.
He will truly be missed
Gene was a good human being. He cared for creation through his landscaped yard and flowers. He cared about his fellow man, by always extending a smile, a kind word or a helping hand. Our sympathy to all who knew this good man.