Richard Erwin Huey

Richard Erwin Huey was born in Omaha, Nebraska to John and Lillian (Groves) Huey. He grew up in South Omaha where he attended Ashland Park grade school and South High School. As a young boy, Richard worked on a farm and enjoyed fishing. At age 19, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country for 4 years. Richard served on the USS Los Angeles and was involved in several battles, one resulting in a direct hit to the ship. While home on leave, Richard married Margaret Wait on May 24, 1953 at the Mosher Memorial Presbyterian Church in Omaha, Nebraska and to this union five children were born: Vicki, Rick, Terry, Lisa and Jeff. Richard and Margaret have lived in Long Beach, California, the Omaha area, Iowa, Bennington, Nebraska and Leshara before settling in Valley. Richard’s early aspirations were to attend Grace Bible School but his growing family forced him to go to work. He worked at the packing houses before going to Valmont from which he retired in 1994. Richard enjoyed camping, fishing, travelling and woodworking. He was a kind and gentle man who was totally devoted to his family. Richard enjoyed anything barbequed, cherry pie and a cold pepsi, but his favorite was Kentucky Fried Chicken. Richard passed away on Saturday, December 01, 2012 at the Lakeside Hospital in Omaha at the age of 81 years, 5 months and 4 days. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Lillian and his sister Margaret. John is survived by his wife Margaret; sons Rick (Mary Ann) of Bennington and Jeff (Heidi) of Stet, MO; daughters Vicki (Harlan) Papke of Grand Island, NE, Terry (Mike) Goetsch of Lincoln, NE and Lisa and Billy Schreiner of Plattsmouth, NE; 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; brother Dean of Omaha; sisters Rose Stattler of TX and Donna Don of Omaha; Flag Huey, Richard age 81 of Valley, NE Survived by wife Margaret; sons Rick (Mary Ann) of Bennington and Jeff (Heidi) of Stet, MO; daughters Vicki (Harlan) Papke of Grand Island, NE, Terry (Mike) Goetsch of Lincoln, NE and Lisa and Billy Schreiner of Plattsmouth, NE; 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; brother Dean of Omaha; sisters Rose Stattler of TX and Donna Don of Omaha; Visitation Monday noon to 8 PM with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. Funeral Tuesday 2:30 PM at United Faith Community Church in Valley. Interment Prospect Hill; Memorials to the Valley Rescue Squad; condolences to www.reichmuthfuneralhomes.com Reichmuth Funeral Home 21901 W. Maple Rd 402-289-2222

Richard Erwin Huey

June 27, 1931 - December 1, 2012