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Richard Joseph Topil
29 Jun 1931 – 30 Jul 2013
| Birth | 29 Jun 1931 |
| Death | 30 Jul 2013 |
| Cemetery | Circle Mound Cemetery Rising City , Butler County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | Beth Sparrow on 22 Apr 2016 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114658294 |
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Richard Joseph Topil, of Rising City, Nebraska, died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at St. Joseph's Villa, David City, Nebraska. Richard was born on June 29, 1931 on the farm north of Rising City, Nebraska to Joseph I., Sr. and Lillian Ann (Zavodny) Topil. Richard attended many one room schools in the Rising City, Nebraska area and graduated from Rising City (NE.) High School in 1949. Richard served in the 35th Army Infantry during the Korean Conflict. Richard was united in marriage to Laura Mae Skinner on May 20, 1955 at the United Brethren Church, Shelby, Nebraska. One son was born to this union. He was employed at Charlie Augustin Feedlots, D.D. Davis Chevrolet, Behlen Manufacturing, Kuhn Oil Company and Bellows Outdoor Advertising. Tichard loved stock car racing and will be remembered driving blue and white 11T at various race tracks throughout eastern Nebraska in the 1950's and 1960's. In his spare time, he enjoyed collecting license plates, depression glass and going to auctions. Other hobbies he enjoyed included hunting, fishing and following Husker sports. Richard is survived by: son, Roger and wife, Bonnie,(Otte) and granddaughters: Kimberly and Kristy Topil of Rising City, Nebraska; brothers: Tom Topil, Joe, Jr. (Carol) Topil, Steve (Sue) Topil all of Rising City, Nebraska; brother-in-law, Larry (Pam) Skinner and a host of family and friends. Richard was preceded in death by: parents, wife, Laura Topi in 1996; brothers, Harry James and Gary Lee Topil and sister-in-law: Jolene Topil. Burial was in Circle Mound Cemetery, Rising City, Nebraska, with military graveside honors by Kregger Legion Post 125/VFW Post 5814, David City, Nebraska. Masonic rites by A.F. & A.M. Fidelity Lodge #51, David City, Nebraska.
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