IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Clyde Anthony

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Tyndall, Jr.

May 25, 1948 – September 8, 2024

Obituary

Clyde Anthony Tyndall, Jr. was born on May 25, 1948, in Omaha, Nebraska to Clyde Tyndall, Sr. and Ida Elwina Preston and passed away on September 8, 2024, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 76 years, 3 months and 14 days.

Clyde grew up in Omaha, NE for the first 10 years of his life. He attended St. Augustine School in Winnebago, NE through the 8th grade. Clyde then went on to St. Francis Indian Mission in St. Francis, SD. After high school, he attended National College of Business in Rapid City, SD. Clyde enlisted into the United States Navy in May of 1968. During his time in the Navy, he was stationed in the Philippines on the USS Haleakala. The ship delivered ammunition to other boats during the Vietnam War. It was there that he was exposed to agent orange. Clyde was honorably discharged from the Navy in May of 1972. He was proud to be a veteran and was proud of his time spent in the Navy. He then returned to Omaha, NE and lived with his grandmother until he had enough money to return to the Philippines. It was there where he was united in marriage to Proserfina Guavarra on April 21, 1971. To this union five children were born, Eugene, William, Marcel, Cindy and Richmond. Clyde attended Bellevue University in Bellevue, NE where he earned his bachelor's degree in management and was a few credits shy of his MBA.

Clyde was a well accomplished man. He worked extensively to help Native Americans and helped create 16 Indian controlled organizations and businesses in Nebraska, along with raising over $30 million in federal, state and private grant funds from 1980 until his passing. He was very proud of his time spent in the federal restoration of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska from 1982-1990. Clyde served on many boards during his life and served roles such as the Vice-Chairman of the Nebraska Commission of Indian Affairs, Commissioner of the Omaha Tribal Housing Authority, Vice-President of the Omaha Nations Enterprises, Chairman of the Center for Native Americans and Councilman for the Omaha Tribal Council.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Richmond Tyndall and two brothers.

Survivors cherishing her his memory include his children, Eugene Tyndall of New Zealand, William Tyndall of Roosevelt, Philippines, Marcel O'Neil of Charleston, South Carolina, Cindy Umali of Roosevelt, Philippines; sister, Cora Fremont of Macy, Nebraska; 15 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and goddaughter, Haley Henscheid.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home, Seward. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at All Nation Church in Macy, Nebraska with Calvin Harlan officiating. Graveside and Inurnment service with military honors will be at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery in South Sioux City, Nebraska. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Augustine Indian Mission School, Winnebago, Nebraska or to the Omaha Nation American Legion Post #139, Macy, Nebraska.

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