Weston - Richard Allan Belknap, 86 of Weston passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 24, 1934 in Palisade, NE to Roland and Dorothy (Huet) Belknap. Richard grew up in McCook, NE and graduated from McCook High School in 1952.
Following high school, Richard proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1956. He was stationed in Germany for 27 months. On discharge, Richard returned to McCook and enrolled at McCook Community College where he met the love of his life, Loretta Sughroue. Richard and Loretta were married on September 22, 1956 at St Catherine's Church Indianola, NE.
Richard and his new bride moved to Denver, CO right after their wedding reception and lived there for the next 28 years. Richard earned his BS in Accounting from Denver University in 1961. They raised their six kids in Lakewood, CO.
In 1982, Richard became a friend of Bill W., he was an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous through the duration of his life. In 1983, Richard accepted a position with Cottonwood Centers Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation as the Controller. This job took the family to Albuquerque, NM and later Tucson, AZ. In retirement, Richard and Loretta moved to Green Valley, AZ where Richard worked at Desert Hills Golf course learning pointers for his own golf game from the course Pro.
In 2012 Richard and Loretta relocated to Weston, WI to help with their youngest grandchildren. They have enjoyed friendship and fellowship with their neighbors at Birchwood and parishioners at St Therese Parish. Richard was a proud member of the American Legion Post 492. He felt so blessed to be a part of the Never Forgotten Honor Flight #15.
Richard is survived by his wife of 64 years, Loretta; His children Sheryl Howard, Nancy Pluim, Chris, Rick (Karyn), and Juli (Zack) Alford; Grandchildren Stephanie Howard, Amanda Howard, Jeremy Pluim, Shannon Pluim, Lance Belknap, Jennifer (Justin Ferreira) Belknap, Mason Belknap, Emily (Ryan Weinkauf) Alford, Andrew Alford, and Aidan Alford; Great-grandchildren Nathan Heckert, Ziley and Everett Ferreira, Bentley, Brett, and Allie Weinkauf; And many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his son Russell, his parents Roland and Dorothy, sister Marjorie Boyle, and brother Jerry.
Funeral service is scheduled for March 20th at St. Therese Parish in Rothschild. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am with Rosary at 10:30 am and mass at 11:00am. The mass will be live streamed on the St Therese Parish website. American Legion Post #492 will be providing a Final Prayer and Final Salute.
Inurnment will take place at St Catherine's Cemetery in Indianola, NE in August.
Following high school, Richard proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1956. He was stationed in Germany for 27 months. On discharge, Richard returned to McCook and enrolled at McCook Community College where he met the love of his life, Loretta Sughroue. Richard and Loretta were married on September 22, 1956 at St Catherine's Church Indianola, NE.
Richard and his new bride moved to Denver, CO right after their wedding reception and lived there for the next 28 years. Richard earned his BS in Accounting from Denver University in 1961. They raised their six kids in Lakewood, CO.
In 1982, Richard became a friend of Bill W., he was an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous through the duration of his life. In 1983, Richard accepted a position with Cottonwood Centers Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation as the Controller. This job took the family to Albuquerque, NM and later Tucson, AZ. In retirement, Richard and Loretta moved to Green Valley, AZ where Richard worked at Desert Hills Golf course learning pointers for his own golf game from the course Pro.
In 2012 Richard and Loretta relocated to Weston, WI to help with their youngest grandchildren. They have enjoyed friendship and fellowship with their neighbors at Birchwood and parishioners at St Therese Parish. Richard was a proud member of the American Legion Post 492. He felt so blessed to be a part of the Never Forgotten Honor Flight #15.
Richard is survived by his wife of 64 years, Loretta; His children Sheryl Howard, Nancy Pluim, Chris, Rick (Karyn), and Juli (Zack) Alford; Grandchildren Stephanie Howard, Amanda Howard, Jeremy Pluim, Shannon Pluim, Lance Belknap, Jennifer (Justin Ferreira) Belknap, Mason Belknap, Emily (Ryan Weinkauf) Alford, Andrew Alford, and Aidan Alford; Great-grandchildren Nathan Heckert, Ziley and Everett Ferreira, Bentley, Brett, and Allie Weinkauf; And many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his son Russell, his parents Roland and Dorothy, sister Marjorie Boyle, and brother Jerry.
Funeral service is scheduled for March 20th at St. Therese Parish in Rothschild. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am with Rosary at 10:30 am and mass at 11:00am. The mass will be live streamed on the St Therese Parish website. American Legion Post #492 will be providing a Final Prayer and Final Salute.
Inurnment will take place at St Catherine's Cemetery in Indianola, NE in August.
Weston - Richard Allan Belknap, 86 of Weston passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 24, 1934 in Palisade, NE to Roland and Dorothy (Huet) Belknap. Richard grew up in McCook, NE and graduated from McCook High School in 1952.
Following high school, Richard proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1956. He was stationed in Germany for 27 months. On discharge, Richard returned to McCook and enrolled at McCook Community College where he met the love of his life, Loretta Sughroue. Richard and Loretta were married on September 22, 1956 at St Catherine's Church Indianola, NE.
Richard and his new bride moved to Denver, CO right after their wedding reception and lived there for the next 28 years. Richard earned his BS in Accounting from Denver University in 1961. They raised their six kids in Lakewood, CO.
In 1982, Richard became a friend of Bill W., he was an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous through the duration of his life. In 1983, Richard accepted a position with Cottonwood Centers Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation as the Controller. This job took the family to Albuquerque, NM and later Tucson, AZ. In retirement, Richard and Loretta moved to Green Valley, AZ where Richard worked at Desert Hills Golf course learning pointers for his own golf game from the course Pro.
In 2012 Richard and Loretta relocated to Weston, WI to help with their youngest grandchildren. They have enjoyed friendship and fellowship with their neighbors at Birchwood and parishioners at St Therese Parish. Richard was a proud member of the American Legion Post 492. He felt so blessed to be a part of the Never Forgotten Honor Flight #15.
Richard is survived by his wife of 64 years, Loretta; His children Sheryl Howard, Nancy Pluim, Chris, Rick (Karyn), and Juli (Zack) Alford; Grandchildren Stephanie Howard, Amanda Howard, Jeremy Pluim, Shannon Pluim, Lance Belknap, Jennifer (Justin Ferreira) Belknap, Mason Belknap, Emily (Ryan Weinkauf) Alford, Andrew Alford, and Aidan Alford; Great-grandchildren Nathan Heckert, Ziley and Everett Ferreira, Bentley, Brett, and Allie Weinkauf; And many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his son Russell, his parents Roland and Dorothy, sister Marjorie Boyle, and brother Jerry.
Funeral service is scheduled for March 20th at St. Therese Parish in Rothschild. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am with Rosary at 10:30 am and mass at 11:00am. The mass will be live streamed on the St Therese Parish website. American Legion Post #492 will be providing a Final Prayer and Final Salute.
Inurnment will take place at St Catherine's Cemetery in Indianola, NE in August.
Following high school, Richard proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1956. He was stationed in Germany for 27 months. On discharge, Richard returned to McCook and enrolled at McCook Community College where he met the love of his life, Loretta Sughroue. Richard and Loretta were married on September 22, 1956 at St Catherine's Church Indianola, NE.
Richard and his new bride moved to Denver, CO right after their wedding reception and lived there for the next 28 years. Richard earned his BS in Accounting from Denver University in 1961. They raised their six kids in Lakewood, CO.
In 1982, Richard became a friend of Bill W., he was an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous through the duration of his life. In 1983, Richard accepted a position with Cottonwood Centers Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation as the Controller. This job took the family to Albuquerque, NM and later Tucson, AZ. In retirement, Richard and Loretta moved to Green Valley, AZ where Richard worked at Desert Hills Golf course learning pointers for his own golf game from the course Pro.
In 2012 Richard and Loretta relocated to Weston, WI to help with their youngest grandchildren. They have enjoyed friendship and fellowship with their neighbors at Birchwood and parishioners at St Therese Parish. Richard was a proud member of the American Legion Post 492. He felt so blessed to be a part of the Never Forgotten Honor Flight #15.
Richard is survived by his wife of 64 years, Loretta; His children Sheryl Howard, Nancy Pluim, Chris, Rick (Karyn), and Juli (Zack) Alford; Grandchildren Stephanie Howard, Amanda Howard, Jeremy Pluim, Shannon Pluim, Lance Belknap, Jennifer (Justin Ferreira) Belknap, Mason Belknap, Emily (Ryan Weinkauf) Alford, Andrew Alford, and Aidan Alford; Great-grandchildren Nathan Heckert, Ziley and Everett Ferreira, Bentley, Brett, and Allie Weinkauf; And many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his son Russell, his parents Roland and Dorothy, sister Marjorie Boyle, and brother Jerry.
Funeral service is scheduled for March 20th at St. Therese Parish in Rothschild. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am with Rosary at 10:30 am and mass at 11:00am. The mass will be live streamed on the St Therese Parish website. American Legion Post #492 will be providing a Final Prayer and Final Salute.
Inurnment will take place at St Catherine's Cemetery in Indianola, NE in August.
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