Tomie Gene Floro

Tomie resided in Curtis, Nebraska for 60 years, and previously lived in Sterling, Colorado and North Platte, Nebraska. He attended Curtis Elementary School and UNSA High School where he graduated in 1957. Shortly after graduation, Tomie joined the United States Army, where he served until 1959. After his honorable discharge, Tomie returned home and then in 1961 he was called to serve in the Wisconsin National Guard until August of 1962.

On September 1, 1961, he married Linda Gail Shirley in Curtis, Nebraska, and they were blessed with 65 years of love, commitment and cherished memories. From this union four boys were born: Kent Allan, Bret Eugene, Brian Lee, and Todd William.

Tomie began his career working at the Curtis Coop. In 1962 he joined Burlington Northern Railroad, where he worked on the bridge gang before moving to the train crew as a conductor. He worked out of Curtis until they sold the line from Holdrege to Grant. He then moved to Sterling, Colorado until 1999. After many years of dedicated service, Tomie retired in 1999 following a leg injury.

He was a proud member of the Carl Heath American Legion Post #95, the United Transportation Union, and Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Tomie was preceded in death by his parents, Charles William Floro and Alpha Leach Baker Floro; and brothers, Dock Ernest Floro, Charles Floro and Jackie Floro; and sisters, Carrie Lou Floro, Shirley Ann Floro and Martha Leona Floro.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Linda Floro; sons, Kent Floro and spouse, Deann Cole Floro, Bret Floro, Brian Floro and spouse, Nickie Unruh Floro, and Todd Floro and spouse, Dina Siebert Floro; 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, 12004 South Spur 56A, Maxwell, Nebraska. A Celebration of Life will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1400 East E Street, North Platte, Nebraska.