Richard A. Klebe, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Richard A.Klebe

Date of Birth February 5, 1938
Passed Away On October 20, 2019
At Age 81 years
Resident of Fremont, NE
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Richard A. Klebe, 81,
of Fremont, died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019
at Methodist Hospital, Omaha.

He was born February 5, 1938 in Hooper to Henry and Aagot 'Gaarder' Klebe. He was raised in Hooper, graduating from Hooper High School in 1955. His family operated Klebe Produce in Hooper, and while in school, he helped his father with the business. Following graduation, he joined the US Army Reserves.

On November 3, 1957, Richard was married to Joyce Larsen in Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper.

While a student at Midland College in Fremont, he worked at Hormel's. Then he went into the insurance business, as an underwriter and in sales. He worked several years for Fremont Office Equipment before he became a computer tech for the Omaha Public Schools. He retired in 2000.

Richard was a member of First Lutheran Church in Fremont. He was a member of the Pathfinder Chorus, Pioneer Amateur Radio Club, Fremont Masonic Lodge No. 15 A F & A M, Fremont Masonic York Rite, Tangier Shrine of Omaha, the Fremont Shrine Club, and he was a friend of Bill W for 40 years.

Survivors: wife Joyce
brother – Dennis (Loretta) Klebe, Fremont
brother-in-laws – Darrel (Carolyn)Larsen, Hooper
LaVern (Sharon) Larsen, Fremont
Lyle (Jan) Larsen, Fremont
many special nieces and nephews
He was preceded by his parents, brother Robert, sisters Mardell Bokowski, Marcedes Egbers, & Beverly Walraven.

A Memorial Service will be 10:30 AM Friday (Oct. 25, 2019) at First Lutheran Church with Rev. Stephanie Tollefson. Visitation with the family will be at the church one hour before the service. Private burial will be later. Memorials are suggested to First Lutheran Church and American Heart Association. Ludvigsen Mortuary is assisting the family.

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Services

Visitation

First Lutheran Church (elca)

3200 E. Military Ave

Fremont, NE, 68025

October 25, 2019

one hour before service

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Funeral Service

Memorial Service

First Lutheran Church

3200 East Military Avenue

Fremont, NE, 68025

October 25, 2019

10:30 AM

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Graveside Service

Memorial Cemetery

800 West 23rd Street

Fremont, NE, 68025

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Condolences (8)

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Kelly Ruwe TROY, OH October 27, 2019
"Dear Joyce & family,
So sorry to hear of Dick's passing, but it brings to mind many fond memories of our time at HHS. We'll always remember Dick's unique laugh, which he used freely.
Love & sympathy,
Kelly & Dean


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JAN RECEK FREMONT, NE October 26, 2019
"Joyce, I am so very sorry for your loss. Dick was a good man and I know you will miss him so much. I am sending prayers and love to you."
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Lynn & Jeannine Moeller Hooper, NE October 24, 2019
"Joyce & Family,
Our sympathy to all of you . Dick was a good man who was respected by many. Cherish the good memories- they will live forever in your heart.
With thoughts and prayers,
Lynn & Jeannine



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