Richard 'Rich' Marshall

Richard H. “Rich” Marshall, 67 of Elm Creek, died Saturday, January 3, 2015 at CHI – Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Countryside Christian Church in Kearney. Rev. Toby McDonald will officiate and burial will follow at the Elm Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 7, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney and one hour prior to the service Thursday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Elm Creek Emergency Unit Fund. Please visit www.hlmkfuneral.com to leave a tribute or message of condolence. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney are charge of arrangements. Rich was born on August 9, 1947 in Holdrege, NE to Richard T. “Dick” and Norma L. (Mapes) Marshall. He attended school in Elm Creek and Holdrege and graduated from Holdrege High School with the class of 1965. He married Rhonda Kay Nickel on March 10, 1973 in Kearney. Rhonda passed away in 1994. Rich married Leona “Lee” Martin on August 11, 2007 in Kearney. Rich farmed in the Elm Creek area the majority of his life. He was a member of the 1st Christian Church in Elm Creek. He was also a 44 year member of the Kearney B.P.O. Elks #984 where he was a past Exalted Ruler and a current trustee. Rich served on various coop boards and has been a member of the Elm Creek Fire District Board for the past 15 years. Surviving relatives include his wife, Lee Marshall of Elm Creek; Daughters, Ann Hinrichsen and husband Neil of Elm Creek, NE, Amy Gillming and husband Mark of Goodland, KS, Patricia Hellriegel and husband Ryan of Elm Creek, NE, Sara Marshall of Scottsdale, AZ; Son, Richard “Pete” Marshall and his wife Alyssa of Minden, NE; Sister, Mary Swartwood and her husband Lynn of Hershey, NE; Step-Sons, Stephen Martin of Winfield, KS, Andrew Martin of Kearney, NE, Benjamin Martin and his wife Laurie of Elm Creek, NE, Patrick Martin of Overton, NE; Brothers in Law, John Nickel and his wife Jeanie of Elm Creek, NE, Rodney Nickel and his wife Dee Ann of Elm Creek, NE, Brian Nickel and his wife Linda of Gibbon, NE; 8 Grandchildren; Several Nephews, Nieces, other extended family and friends. Rich was preceded in death by his Parents; First Wife, Rhonda Marshall; Sister, Nancy Getty; Brother in Law, Dan Getty; Nephew, Jared Getty PDF Printable Version

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Richard 'Rich' Marshall

August 9, 1947 - January 3, 2015