Eugene "Gene" Moravec

Gene graduated from Salina South High in the spring of 1974. The following summer, Gene enlisted in the Marine Corp and served from 1974-1978 where he maintained the A-6 Intruder attack aircraft. He was honorably discharged and returned home to begin his career at Beechcraft in Salina, Ks. On October 13th, 1979, Gene married the love of his life, Rhonda Vallis. In 1985, Gene and Rhonda moved to Wichita and started a family by welcoming the birth of their twin sons, Shawn and Kyle, and later on their daughter, Kira.

Gene dedicated his career of 42 years to the Beechcraft family. In 1979, he began his career as a Line Assembler. While working, Gene continued to invest in his professional development by obtaining his bachelor’s degree from Marymount College in 1985. With the advancement in his education, Gene was able to enter the supply chain world to where he held the role of Senior Procurement Specialist until he retired from Textron Aviation on December 31st, 2021.

Servitude is the word that describes Gene’s mission in life. He navigated life by making the welfare of others around him better, ensuring that they were taken care of before he was. This value is what he absolutely wanted to instill in his family and friends around him. Gene was an advocate for community involvement. He dedicated his time to helping his children obtain the highest awards in scouting, coaching and leading youth sports teams, along with holding a seat on his church council. If there was an opportunity to make the life of someone better, Gene wanted to be part of it.

Gene’s hobbies included fishing, traveling, and collecting an assortment of dragons. Him and Rhonda anniversary celebration was focused on traveling to a new and different destination yearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Gene Moravec, Sr, Betty Ann Cobb Moravec; sister, Roxanne Moravec Haggard; and infant brother, Christopher.

Gene is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Rhonda Vallis Moravec; sons, Shawn Moravec and Kyle Moravec (Kyle Keeling); daughter, Kira Moravec May (Aaron); brothers, Michael, Tony, John David, and Mark Moravec; sister, Sandy Fisher; and grandson, Jude Keeling.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 5356 N. Hillside Street, Wichita, KS 67219, on Monday, May 23, 2022. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am with Services starting at 11:00 am. Military Funeral Honors being conducted by the United States Marine Corps.

Memorial contributions in Gene’s memory can be made to Christ Lutheran Church Youth Group.