Richard was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. In his life, he served in the Air Force for 16 years. His faith was very important to him and he was very active in his church (Faith Bible). After he retired, he was nationally honored twice for his service with the DAV, Bellevue Chapter.
Preceded in death by parents George (Mary) Reck; sister Mary Gale (Randy) Budd. Survived by loving wife of 48 years Marilee; children Brian (Kaydee) Reck, Caitlin (Ethan) Krolikowski, Sharon (Dustin) Barta; grandchildren Kali, Madison, Kennadi, Elliana, John, and Samuel; siblings George (Sue) Reck, Bill (Vicki) Reck, Cheryl Candela, Cindy (Alan) Oesterle, Roberta (Mike) Hitt, Robert (Jeanne) Reck; and a large extended family. Celebration of Life will be Sat, Aug 24, at 10am at Westlawn Hillcrest Funeral Home. Burial will be Tues, Aug 27, at Omaha National Cemetery(14250 Schram Road) at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial can be donated in Richard’s name to the Disabled American Veterans (2108 Harvell Cir, Bellevue, NE).
