Richard James Newton
August 20, 1952 – September 25, 2020
Richard James Newton, former North Platte businessman, died on September 25, 2020 at the age of 68. He passed away peacefully at his home in Lincoln, surrounded by his family in God’s care.
He was born August 20, 1952 in Ainsworth, Nebraska to Eugene and Dell Ruth Newton, where he grew up with his brother John and sister Alice. He graduated from Ainsworth High School in 1970, where he loved and excelled at basketball and football. Rich then graduated from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a degree in business administration. He was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity.
Rich was united in marriage to Denise Joy Lamphiear of Hastings, Nebraska on August 16th, 1975. They moved to North Platte in 1978 where they raised their three beloved children, Michael, David and Lindsay. Upon finishing school, Rich was employed by Hansen and Fuenning CPA firm. Rich and close friend Kim Kujath founded the firm Newton and Kujath in 2002, with Bob Cady later joining the practice. After retirement, Rich and Denise moved to Lincoln to be closer to their children and grandchildren.
Rich was a dedicated family man and enjoyed golfing, camping, and hiking in his free time. He was an easy going man who loved deeply and wholeheartedly. Strong in his faith, gentle in spirit and kind in heart, he showed compassion to all he encountered. Rich was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in North Platte for many years, where he was involved with youth groups and acted as treasurer and chairman of finance. He was a coach and referee with AYSO and youth baseball leagues, participated in cub scouts with his children and was a member of the Walk to Emmaus Community. Most recently, he was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Lincoln and the Seekers Sunday school class.
Rich was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Dell Ruth (Fellows) Newton, in-laws Glen and Laura Lamphiear and sister-in-law Karen Hohlen.
Rich leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Denise; son Michael (Carmi) of Anthem, Arizona and their children Christian, Kylie and Kimberly; son Dr. David (Sarah) Newton of Lincoln, Nebraska and their children Charlie, Evelyn and Theodore; daughter Lindsay (Michael) Detert of Pickrell, Nebraska and their children Madison and Rory; sister Alice (Delroy) Hemsath; brother John (Betty) Newton, sister-in-law Dianne Hopkins, brother-in-law Greg Lamphiear and brother-in-law Roger Hohlen, as well as many nieces, nephews and close friends.
Due to COVID restrictions, a private family church service will be held Wednesday September 30th at 10:00 am at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lincoln, Nebraska with Dr. Jeff Slater officiating. The service can be viewed via live-stream at http://www.trinitylincoln.org/funerals. Lincoln Memorial Park and Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences and sharing of memories can be made at http://www.lincolnfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Trinity United Methodist Church or the Food Bank of Lincoln.
Services
30
September
Memorial Service
10:00 am
Trinity Unitred Methodist Church
7130 Kentwell Lane
Lincoln , Nebraska 68516
August 20, 1952 – September 25, 2020
Richard James Newton, former North Platte businessman, died on September 25, 2020 at the age of 68. He passed away peacefully at his home in Lincoln, surrounded by his family in God’s care.
He was born August 20, 1952 in Ainsworth, Nebraska to Eugene and Dell Ruth Newton, where he grew up with his brother John and sister Alice. He graduated from Ainsworth High School in 1970, where he loved and excelled at basketball and football. Rich then graduated from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a degree in business administration. He was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity.
Rich was united in marriage to Denise Joy Lamphiear of Hastings, Nebraska on August 16th, 1975. They moved to North Platte in 1978 where they raised their three beloved children, Michael, David and Lindsay. Upon finishing school, Rich was employed by Hansen and Fuenning CPA firm. Rich and close friend Kim Kujath founded the firm Newton and Kujath in 2002, with Bob Cady later joining the practice. After retirement, Rich and Denise moved to Lincoln to be closer to their children and grandchildren.
Rich was a dedicated family man and enjoyed golfing, camping, and hiking in his free time. He was an easy going man who loved deeply and wholeheartedly. Strong in his faith, gentle in spirit and kind in heart, he showed compassion to all he encountered. Rich was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in North Platte for many years, where he was involved with youth groups and acted as treasurer and chairman of finance. He was a coach and referee with AYSO and youth baseball leagues, participated in cub scouts with his children and was a member of the Walk to Emmaus Community. Most recently, he was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Lincoln and the Seekers Sunday school class.
Rich was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Dell Ruth (Fellows) Newton, in-laws Glen and Laura Lamphiear and sister-in-law Karen Hohlen.
Rich leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Denise; son Michael (Carmi) of Anthem, Arizona and their children Christian, Kylie and Kimberly; son Dr. David (Sarah) Newton of Lincoln, Nebraska and their children Charlie, Evelyn and Theodore; daughter Lindsay (Michael) Detert of Pickrell, Nebraska and their children Madison and Rory; sister Alice (Delroy) Hemsath; brother John (Betty) Newton, sister-in-law Dianne Hopkins, brother-in-law Greg Lamphiear and brother-in-law Roger Hohlen, as well as many nieces, nephews and close friends.
Due to COVID restrictions, a private family church service will be held Wednesday September 30th at 10:00 am at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lincoln, Nebraska with Dr. Jeff Slater officiating. The service can be viewed via live-stream at http://www.trinitylincoln.org/funerals. Lincoln Memorial Park and Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences and sharing of memories can be made at http://www.lincolnfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Trinity United Methodist Church or the Food Bank of Lincoln.
Services
30
September
Memorial Service
10:00 am
Trinity Unitred Methodist Church
7130 Kentwell Lane
Lincoln , Nebraska 68516
Richard James Newton
August 20, 1952 – September 25, 2020
Richard James Newton, former North Platte businessman, died on September 25, 2020 at the age of 68. He passed away peacefully at his home in Lincoln, surrounded by his family in God’s care.
He was born August 20, 1952 in Ainsworth, Nebraska to Eugene and Dell Ruth Newton, where he grew up with his brother John and sister Alice. He graduated from Ainsworth High School in 1970, where he loved and excelled at basketball and football. Rich then graduated from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a degree in business administration. He was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity.
Rich was united in marriage to Denise Joy Lamphiear of Hastings, Nebraska on August 16th, 1975. They moved to North Platte in 1978 where they raised their three beloved children, Michael, David and Lindsay. Upon finishing school, Rich was employed by Hansen and Fuenning CPA firm. Rich and close friend Kim Kujath founded the firm Newton and Kujath in 2002, with Bob Cady later joining the practice. After retirement, Rich and Denise moved to Lincoln to be closer to their children and grandchildren.
Rich was a dedicated family man and enjoyed golfing, camping, and hiking in his free time. He was an easy going man who loved deeply and wholeheartedly. Strong in his faith, gentle in spirit and kind in heart, he showed compassion to all he encountered. Rich was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in North Platte for many years, where he was involved with youth groups and acted as treasurer and chairman of finance. He was a coach and referee with AYSO and youth baseball leagues, participated in cub scouts with his children and was a member of the Walk to Emmaus Community. Most recently, he was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Lincoln and the Seekers Sunday school class.
Rich was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Dell Ruth (Fellows) Newton, in-laws Glen and Laura Lamphiear and sister-in-law Karen Hohlen.
Rich leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Denise; son Michael (Carmi) of Anthem, Arizona and their children Christian, Kylie and Kimberly; son Dr. David (Sarah) Newton of Lincoln, Nebraska and their children Charlie, Evelyn and Theodore; daughter Lindsay (Michael) Detert of Pickrell, Nebraska and their children Madison and Rory; sister Alice (Delroy) Hemsath; brother John (Betty) Newton, sister-in-law Dianne Hopkins, brother-in-law Greg Lamphiear and brother-in-law Roger Hohlen, as well as many nieces, nephews and close friends.
Due to COVID restrictions, a private family church service will be held Wednesday September 30th at 10:00 am at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lincoln, Nebraska with Dr. Jeff Slater officiating. The service can be viewed via live-stream at http://www.trinitylincoln.org/funerals. Lincoln Memorial Park and Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences and sharing of memories can be made at http://www.lincolnfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Trinity United Methodist Church or the Food Bank of Lincoln.
Services
30
September
Memorial Service
10:00 am
Trinity Unitred Methodist Church
7130 Kentwell Lane
Lincoln , Nebraska 68516
August 20, 1952 – September 25, 2020
Richard James Newton, former North Platte businessman, died on September 25, 2020 at the age of 68. He passed away peacefully at his home in Lincoln, surrounded by his family in God’s care.
He was born August 20, 1952 in Ainsworth, Nebraska to Eugene and Dell Ruth Newton, where he grew up with his brother John and sister Alice. He graduated from Ainsworth High School in 1970, where he loved and excelled at basketball and football. Rich then graduated from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a degree in business administration. He was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity.
Rich was united in marriage to Denise Joy Lamphiear of Hastings, Nebraska on August 16th, 1975. They moved to North Platte in 1978 where they raised their three beloved children, Michael, David and Lindsay. Upon finishing school, Rich was employed by Hansen and Fuenning CPA firm. Rich and close friend Kim Kujath founded the firm Newton and Kujath in 2002, with Bob Cady later joining the practice. After retirement, Rich and Denise moved to Lincoln to be closer to their children and grandchildren.
Rich was a dedicated family man and enjoyed golfing, camping, and hiking in his free time. He was an easy going man who loved deeply and wholeheartedly. Strong in his faith, gentle in spirit and kind in heart, he showed compassion to all he encountered. Rich was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in North Platte for many years, where he was involved with youth groups and acted as treasurer and chairman of finance. He was a coach and referee with AYSO and youth baseball leagues, participated in cub scouts with his children and was a member of the Walk to Emmaus Community. Most recently, he was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Lincoln and the Seekers Sunday school class.
Rich was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Dell Ruth (Fellows) Newton, in-laws Glen and Laura Lamphiear and sister-in-law Karen Hohlen.
Rich leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Denise; son Michael (Carmi) of Anthem, Arizona and their children Christian, Kylie and Kimberly; son Dr. David (Sarah) Newton of Lincoln, Nebraska and their children Charlie, Evelyn and Theodore; daughter Lindsay (Michael) Detert of Pickrell, Nebraska and their children Madison and Rory; sister Alice (Delroy) Hemsath; brother John (Betty) Newton, sister-in-law Dianne Hopkins, brother-in-law Greg Lamphiear and brother-in-law Roger Hohlen, as well as many nieces, nephews and close friends.
Due to COVID restrictions, a private family church service will be held Wednesday September 30th at 10:00 am at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lincoln, Nebraska with Dr. Jeff Slater officiating. The service can be viewed via live-stream at http://www.trinitylincoln.org/funerals. Lincoln Memorial Park and Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences and sharing of memories can be made at http://www.lincolnfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Trinity United Methodist Church or the Food Bank of Lincoln.
Services
30
September
Memorial Service
10:00 am
Trinity Unitred Methodist Church
7130 Kentwell Lane
Lincoln , Nebraska 68516
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