Died Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont
Richard was born May 18, 1935 in Fremont to Herman and Dorothy 'Phinney' Kohl. He was raised in Fremont and graduated from Fremont High School in 1953. He worked on and off for his father then worked at Campbell's Soup in Fremont before serving in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960. Richard started working at Magnus Metal in Fremont in 1961 and retired in 2000. Richard loved to camp, fish and work in the yard.
Richard married Marilyn Wittmann on September 15, 1963 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Arlington. Richard was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fremont.
Survivors:
Wife - Marilyn of Fremont
Children - Jeffery (Karen Williams) Kohl of Omaha
Linda (Kenneth) Husted of Lincoln
Daniel (Beth) Kohl of Lincoln
10 grandchildren - Rhianon, Jessica, Shelby, Noah Kohl
Ross Husted and Hannah (Andrew) Seuferer
Bryce, Emily and David Kohl, Elyse (Erik) Bower
3 great grandchildren - Jasper, Henry and Eloise Seuferer
Brothers-in-law - Dennis Wittmann of Kearney
Dana Udey of Columbus
Richard was preceded in death by his parents and step father Richard Knoell.
Per Richard's wishes there will be no public services and burial will be at a later date in Memorial Cemetery.
Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont is in charge of arrangements.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(5)
Sonja & Dave Bauers
Fremont, NE Saturday, June 24, 2023 Marilyn and family, we were so sorry to read about Dick's passing. Cherish the memories, keep them in your hearts, they will be with you always. Our sympathy and God's blessings to all.Sharon Petrie
WARNER SPRINGS, CA Thursday, June 22, 2023 Marilyn and family, Sorry to hear about your loss. May his fond memories always be in your hearts.Sincerely,
Sharon Petrie (Giesselmann)
Doni Brainard
Omaha, NE Thursday, June 22, 2023 Marilyn: So very sorry! May your memories; photos, and conversations regarding all the fun times, keep him forever in your hearts! God's blessings to all of you! DoniTodd Fredericksen
Fremont, NE Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Marilyn, Jeff, Linda, Dan, I’m very sorry to hear about your loss! I will always have very fond memories of growing up as a neighbor of yours.Todd Fredericksen
Doug Heller
Omaha, NE Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Marilyn, Jeff, Linda, Dan and family -Sorry to read about Dick (you dad) passing. Always have fond memories of him where ever our paths would cross. He always had a new tale to tell or something before too long it was time to go for another walk.
Doug