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Richard M. “Weber” Stork

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Richard M. “Weber” Stork Veteran

Birth
Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
Death
6 Jul 2021 (aged 76)
Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
Burial
Herman, Washington County, Nebraska, USA Add to Map
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Richard "Weber" M. Stork, 76

Richard was born on Aug. 13, 1944, the son of Milo and Norma Jean Stork. He lived his entire life on the Stork family farm. He attended Lincoln Country School in Orum, before attending Blair High School and graduating in 1962.

On November 30, 1976, he was united in marriage to June Miller at the Orum Church.

Richard served in the United States Army Reserves.

Richard worked for Western Electric and retired after 40 years. He was active in the Blair American Legion and the operations of the Post. He also served his community as a Mason and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

In years past, Richard was a standout bowler, earning his nickname "Weber." He and June operated Stork's Antiques, where he was a master carpenter and refinished furniture. He also worked at S.E. Smith in the mill shop. His most important job was always working on June's honey do list.

Richard "Weber" M. Stork, age 76, of Blair, Nebraska passed away July 6, 2021.

Left to cherish his memory are son, Chad (Julie) Stork; stepson, Dan (Kathy) Beaty; grandchildren, Sarah (Darl) Beck, Ethan Stork; great-grandsons, Charlie and Ben Beck; brother, Wayne (Patricia) Stork; sister, Carolyn (David) Neef; neighbors whom he considered family: Jeremiah and Kelli McCartney and their children Declan and Keely.

He was preceded in death by his wife, June, sister, Diana Klanderud and his parents.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., at Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Graveside services will follow in the Herman Cemetery.

Funeral leaflet
In Loving Memory of Richard "Weber" Stork
Born August 13, 1944 Blair, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest July 6, 2021 Blair, Nebraska

Funeral Service 1:30 pm Saturday, July 10,, 2021 Campbell Aman Funeral Home, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Jason Duley. Musical Selections: "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Angels Among Us", "I'm Already There"

Honorary Pallbearers: Roger Nelson, Dan Beaty, Darl Beck, Jeremiah McCartney, Jeremy Stork, Tyler Klanderud

Final Resting Place: Herman Cemetery, Herman, Nebraska

A gathering of family and friends will be held following the graveside services at the Blair American Legion 103 South 12th Street, Blair, NE

Campbell Aman Funeral Home

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from obituary printed in the July 9, 2021 Enterprise, Blair, Nebraska; funeral leaflet; Note: Richard Anthony Weber (December 23, 1929 – February 14, 2005) was an American professional ten-pin bowler and founding member of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA). Along with Don Carter, Weber is widely regarded as professional bowling's first superstar--Wikipedia
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Richard "Weber" M. Stork, 76

Richard was born on Aug. 13, 1944, the son of Milo and Norma Jean Stork. He lived his entire life on the Stork family farm. He attended Lincoln Country School in Orum, before attending Blair High School and graduating in 1962.

On November 30, 1976, he was united in marriage to June Miller at the Orum Church.

Richard served in the United States Army Reserves.

Richard worked for Western Electric and retired after 40 years. He was active in the Blair American Legion and the operations of the Post. He also served his community as a Mason and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

In years past, Richard was a standout bowler, earning his nickname "Weber." He and June operated Stork's Antiques, where he was a master carpenter and refinished furniture. He also worked at S.E. Smith in the mill shop. His most important job was always working on June's honey do list.

Richard "Weber" M. Stork, age 76, of Blair, Nebraska passed away July 6, 2021.

Left to cherish his memory are son, Chad (Julie) Stork; stepson, Dan (Kathy) Beaty; grandchildren, Sarah (Darl) Beck, Ethan Stork; great-grandsons, Charlie and Ben Beck; brother, Wayne (Patricia) Stork; sister, Carolyn (David) Neef; neighbors whom he considered family: Jeremiah and Kelli McCartney and their children Declan and Keely.

He was preceded in death by his wife, June, sister, Diana Klanderud and his parents.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., at Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Graveside services will follow in the Herman Cemetery.

Funeral leaflet
In Loving Memory of Richard "Weber" Stork
Born August 13, 1944 Blair, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest July 6, 2021 Blair, Nebraska

Funeral Service 1:30 pm Saturday, July 10,, 2021 Campbell Aman Funeral Home, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Jason Duley. Musical Selections: "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Angels Among Us", "I'm Already There"

Honorary Pallbearers: Roger Nelson, Dan Beaty, Darl Beck, Jeremiah McCartney, Jeremy Stork, Tyler Klanderud

Final Resting Place: Herman Cemetery, Herman, Nebraska

A gathering of family and friends will be held following the graveside services at the Blair American Legion 103 South 12th Street, Blair, NE

Campbell Aman Funeral Home

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from obituary printed in the July 9, 2021 Enterprise, Blair, Nebraska; funeral leaflet; Note: Richard Anthony Weber (December 23, 1929 – February 14, 2005) was an American professional ten-pin bowler and founding member of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA). Along with Don Carter, Weber is widely regarded as professional bowling's first superstar--Wikipedia
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  • Created by: MrsB
  • Added: Jul 9, 2021
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/229329840/richard_m-stork: accessed ), memorial page for Richard M. “Weber” Stork (13 Aug 1944–6 Jul 2021), Find a Grave Memorial ID 229329840, citing Herman Cemetery, Herman, Washington County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by MrsB (contributor 47910340).