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Richard C "Rich" Semrad

26 Sep 1933 – 2 Feb 2025

Birth26 Sep 1933
Death2 Feb 2025
CemeteryBohemian National Cemetery
Abie , Butler County , Nebraska , USA
Added byJudy Johnson on 04 Feb 2025
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/279285520

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Richard Semrad, 91, of Linwood, died Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral Service Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:30 A.M. Kracl Funeral Chapel, Schuyler Jerry L. Kracl, Officiating Visitation Wednesday 5-7 P.M. at Kracl Funeral Chapel, Schuyler Visitation will resume Thursday 9:30 A.M at Kracl Funeral Chapel, Schuyler Burial at Abie National Cemetery followed by a meal at Abie's Place Richard Semrad was born September 26, 1933, to Charles and Emma (Bohaty) on the farm in Linwood, Nebraska. He attended Schuyler High School and graduated in 1952. After graduation, he farmed, as well as hauled grain and cattle for other farmers. He also hauled gravel for a local company in Schuyler. On June 29, 1965 Richard married Carolyn Matulka in David City, Nebraska. Two sons were born to this family, Randy and Ron. Richard from a previous marriage had two daughters, Linda and Jean. Jean died at birth. Rich was a lifetime farmer and loved to farm with the help of his wife, children, and grandchildren. He raised lots of cattle and pigs. He even taught Carolyn how to drive the trucks on the farm. He loved to play softball and played up until his 50's. He played on the Abie A & W Grain Team (Old Guys) with his sons playing along his side. He also liked to dance. Rich enjoyed his time with his grandchildren and loved visiting with people, including his group of guys at the Abie's Place where they enjoyed coffee. Rich is survived by his wife, Carolyn, children: Randy (Mary), Ronny (Tammy), and Linda (Ken) Boyer, grandchildren: Dillon (Emma) Semrad, Trey (Kassidy) Semrad, Tabitha (Luke) Nielsen, Trev Semrad (special friend Kourtney Bouma), Jeanne, Johnny, and Jamie, step-grandchildren: Ryan, Tanner, and Stuart, several great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. ***** The following was added to Rich's memorial on Feb. 6, 2025 by FAG Contributor, mm ( 50950498). Married Mary Alyce French Semrad, May 31, 1953, Schuyler, Colfax, Nebraska.

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