Thick Chu Huey

Born May 12, 1934 in Guangzhou (Canton) China to the late Chung Hoi and Sam Nui Huey.



Preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Sun Ying Huey and son-in-law, Frank Leong.



Survived by children, Way (Diana), Nina, Ruby (Stan Butac), Judy, Terry (Catrina), Gerry (Pearl) & Tommy (Phyllis) Huey; 17 grandchildren, Lara (Adam) Bichsel, Ben (Renee) Huey, Zach & Ashlyn Huey; Kyle & Kameron Leong; Justin, Karah & Jeffrey Butac; Tyler, Rylee & Devyn Huey; Leland, Alex & Audrey Huey; Madelyn & Mackenzie Huey; 6 great-grandchildren, Parker, Carson, Camryn & Landry Bichsel; Benson & Lauren Huey; sister, Connie Wong.



Thick Chu immigrated to the U.S. in 1950 at the age of 16 and attended Technical High School prior to serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his discharge, he worked as a chef at multiple restaurants before opening his own establishment, Chu’s Chop Suey House, in 1964. Thick Chu retired after 40 years, in 2004. During his retirement he enjoyed his time at the Ameristar Casino.



We would like to thank the staff at Ameristar Casino and CHI Bergan Mercy Hospital for the loving care they provided to our father.





Services have been entrusted to John A. Gentleman Mortuaries and Crematory, 72nd Street Chapel, 1010 North 72 Street Omaha, NE. 68114