Richard 'Dick' D. Chism

November 12, 1929 - January 10, 2020

Richard “Dick” D. Chism, 90 of Omaha, formerly Kearney, died Friday, January 10, 2020 at the Ridge Crest Nursing Home in Omaha. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Kearney. Pastor Jeff Wulf will officiate and burial will be at Kearney Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. Memorials are suggested to Faith United Methodist Church or Wild Horse and Burro recue. Please visit www.hlmkfuneral.com to leave a tribute or message of condolence. Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements. Dick was born on November 12, 1929 in Kearney, NE to Thomas L. and Lola D. (Blevins) Chism. He attended school in Kearney. He married Ruby Nielsen on May 27, 1951 in Minden, NE. Dick and Ruby farmed in the area for a number of years before retirement. Dick was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Kearney. Surviving relatives include his daughters: Penny and Steve Dreher and Pamela Miller all of Omaha, NE; son, Rick and Carey Chism of Kearney, NE; Grandchildren, Chris and Liz Miller, Melissa and Matt Powers, Clint and Katie Miller, Ryan and Samantha Miller, Mitchell Dreher, Jared and Savannah Dreher, Grant Dreher, Amy Jo Chism all of Kearney, NE, Jessica and Adam Willson of Hatton, ND; Great Grandchildren, Monica and Valerie Powers, Renner, Reid, Brock and Brooke Miller and Reagan and Jameson Dreher all of Omaha, NE, Oakleii and Brandon Hancock, Kearney, NE, Rylee Willson, Hatton, ND; several other extended family and friends. Dick was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruby Chism; sons, Donald Chism and Ronald Chism; 3 brothers; 3 sisters; son in law, Gerald Miller