Kenneth Walter Richart, son of
Frank and Emily (Dozler) Richart was born June
8, 1935 in rural Antelope County. He was baptized
and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church
in Elgin, NE, attended school at a rural Antelope
County School and later St. Boniface School.
Ken was united in marriage to Joan J. Jenkins
on June 15, 1956 at Bartlett, NE. The couple made
their home in the Elgin area where they raised
their family of six children. Ken worked at Elgin
Lumber, drove a milk truck, and later retired
after 30+ years working with the Antelope County
Roads Department.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, and
playing pranks on others. Ken was a member of
the Elgin Volunteer Fire Department for many years.
Ken is survived by his wife Joan of Elgin, NE;
four daughters: Sue Richart of Elgin, NE; Karen
(Tim) Cakebread of Tilden, NE; Margaret Richart
of Benkelman, NE; Amy (John) Schofield of Lincoln,
NE; son-in-law: Jim Beltz of Norfolk, NE; sister:
Barb (Larry) Hansen of Norfolk, NE; 10 grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews,
other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant
daughter Emily; daughter Deborah Beltz; granddaughter
Lexis Abbenhaus; sisters: Elaine (Dick) Beckman;
Leora (Rich) Blaha; brother: Ron Richart; nephew
Greg Beckman.
| Name: |
Kenneth Walter Richart |
Age:
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75 |
| Address: |
Elgin, Nebraska |
| When Died: |
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 |
| Where Died: |
Boone County Health Center,
Albion, Nebraska |
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| Funeral Services: |
10:30 a.m. |
| Day: |
Monday, June 14, 2010 |
| Church: |
St. Boniface Catholic Church |
| Town: |
Elgin, Nebraska |
| Minister: |
Rev. Dan Andrews |
| Cemetary: |
St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery |
| Visitation: |
2-5 p.m. at Huffman-Levander
Funeral Home in Elgin and after 6:30 p.m.
at St. Boniface Church. A video tribute will
be shown at 7:15 p.m. followed by a 7:30 p.m.
wake service. |
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