Richard 'Rich' L. Asher

KEARNEY— Richard “Rich” L. Asher,75, of Kearney died suddenly Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at Aberdeen Royal Hospital in Scotland, UK. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Kearney with Pastor Stephan Price-Gibson officiating. Burial will be in the Kearney Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated later. Please visit www.hlmkfuneral.com to leave a tribute or message of condolence. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney are in charge of arrangements. He was born January 21st, 1940, in Sweetwater, NE to Evalyn (Hehnke) and Grant "Ted" Asher. He graduated from Ravenna High School in 1958, attended Kearney Teachers College and then received his pharmacy degree from the University of Nebraska Pharmacy School at Lincoln in 1964. Rich was an active church member at the First Presbyterian church in Kearney for almost 50 years. He worked at ABC Drug store as an employee from 1962-1970. Between 1970-2008 he went into partnership to purchase ABC Drug and was eventually sole owner and operator. Rich's philosophy was to always treat others like family and he was highly respected by many in the community. He was quite active up until his time of death and lived a full and happy life. Rich was a member of the Nebraska Pharmacy Association for over 40 years. He was a big Nebraska football fan and a season ticket holder for over 45 years. Rich kept up on all Nebraska high school and college sports and was also an avid golf player. He is known for his good advise, kind nature and ability to talk to anyone. After retiring he enjoyed traveling the world with his wife and his family. Words are not enough to explain how much he was loved nor how much he will be missed. Survivors include his wife Sandra "Sandi" and their children, Kelli (Paul) Novak of Blair, NE, Ryan (Karen) Asher of Albuquerque, NM, and Stuart (Michelle) Asher of Lincoln, NE, three grandchildren Stephen Novak, Justin Novak and Erin Asher, two of his siblings, Carol McGahan of Grand Island, NE, and Ron (Shary) Asher of North Platte, NE, and brother-in-law Mark (Marilyn) Herbers of Titusville, FL, and their families. He was preceded in death by his daughter Kerri, granddaughter Elizabeth, his two sisters Donna Williams and Janice Herbers and brother-in-laws Denny Williams and Barney McGahan. PDF Printable Version

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Richard 'Rich' L. Asher

January 21, 1940 - July 14, 2015