11/27/1934-05/07/2023
Richard O. Holquist, age 88, passed away on May 7, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Elinor and their daughter Cynthia, his parents Oscar and Emma and brother Robert.
Dick was a native Omahan and graduated from Benson High, Grinnell College, University of Nebraska at Omaha, and University of Nebraska Lincoln receiving a doctorate in Business. As a college professor he taught at Dana College and College of St. Mary’s.
Following his teaching career, Dick worked as a financial consultant.
In his retirement he enjoyed travelling with Ellie, gardening in the backyard, watching golf on tv, listening to his jazz cds, and spending time with family.
He is survived by daughter Diana Allard, son-in-law Stephen Allard, step-grandson Will Allard, granddog Cody, nieces Carol Pelan, Kris Waite, and Lisa Prickett.
A visitation for Richard will be held Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home & Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park, 5701 Center St, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. A graveside service will occur Friday, May 12, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home & Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park.
A light lunch will be served following the graveside service at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home in the Reception Room.
Memorials are suggested to UNO Criss Library, or Nebraska Humane Society
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.westlawnhillcrest.com for the Holquist family.
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