Photo courtesy of Adams & Swanson Funeral Home - North Platte
North Platte, Nebraska
Oct 9, 1952 – May 26, 2024
Richard Edmund Curry, 71, passed away on May 26, 2024 in North Platte. He was born to James E. and Eleanor L. Curry on October 9, 1952.
During his childhood, he lived in Indiana and Pennsylvania before moving to Omaha, Nebraska. In 1972, he graduated from Burke High School.
His love of trains led him to North Platte to work for Union Pacific Railroad in 1976. Part of the job included training many engineer students, which he really enjoyed. He retired in 2012 after 37 years.
Richard had many hobbies and loved music, trains, and construction, but the hobby he loved the most was making bubble lights. With his inventive spirit, he created unique lights that were always a delight to behold. He was so prolific in creating bubble lights, that he became known as "Mr. Bubble."
Richard is survived by his wife, Robin; sons Richard and Nicholas (Kayla) of North Platte; Noel of Sutherland and CJ of Omaha. He is also survived by his brother James (Shella) Curry of Lincoln, mother-in-law Judie Carpenter of North Platte; sisters-in-law Rachelle Thiem of North Platte and Kristy Larrington of Texas; grandchildren Noah, Landon, Nathan and Alyvia all of North Platte, along with several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law Darrell Carpenter, and niece Karen Curry.
Online condolences may be shared at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home www.adamsswanson.com .
For those who are unable to attend the service will be live streamed on our website at www.adamsswanson.com .
Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Thursday, May 30, 2024 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Rev. Joe Kadaprayil officiating. Burial will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens following the service. Rosary will be at 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 29, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from noon – 5, Wednesday, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home who is assisting the family with arrangements.
RIP Rich...always enjoyed working with you and enjoyed conversations about all the cool toys you and Jim had as kids and your "happy go lucky " personality ... for you and the family
Tbone
June 16, 2024 | Work
Robin--Sorry to read of the death of Rich. I remember when you first told me about his cancer diagnosis several years ago. So thankful you got more years togeether to make more memories. Bob had seen him recently and he said he wasn't doing so good. With our sympathy Bob & Pat Sparks
Pat Sparks
June 05, 2024
Thoughts and Prayers Dick was so fun to work with..many pleasant memories....RIP my Friend
Damon Uebel
June 02, 2024 | Work
Sorry to hear about Rick’s passing. We say a prayer for the family. May the Lord give them comfort and peace. Enjoyed working with you for the Railroad. Enjoyed the conversations we had. a friend Dave Munoz
Dave Munoz
June 01, 2024 | Greeley, CO | Friend
The angels in heaven are standing around The Pearly Gate patiently waiting to greet and meet “Mr. Bubbles “, AKA Mr. Rich Curry. I imagine once he checks in, he’ll get right to work fitting The Pearly Gate with oodles of strands of his fabulous, colorful, hand crafted bubble light creations. The glowing bubbles will add to the heavenly air and create an effervescent ambiance. The bubbles will fill, lift and tickle the angel’s wings. As every one of his skillful , hand-created bubble...
Victoria Hewitt
May 30, 2024 | Tampa, FL | Friend
Me (Douglas Shaw) and my family were are so sorry to hear about RICHARD. ARE are with you at this time.
DOUGLAS SHAW
May 29, 2024 | North Platte, NE | Neighbor
May you RIP ! Was a pleasure to work with you !
Robert Trembly
May 28, 2024 | North Platte, NE | Coworker
My deepest sympathies to Robin and your family. Rich was one of the most kind, generous people that I've known and an inspiration to us all. Although I never got to meet Rich in person, I considered him a good friend and he will be missed. His legacy will live on through his wonderous inventions and designs. I know I'll always smile when I see his bubble tubes bubbling away merrily on our Christmas tree. Rest easy Mr. Bubble - sending all our loving!
Mike Karney
May 28, 2024 | Ravenna, OH | Friend
A life well lived. We were all so close as kids just loved each other. Prayers and Blessings to all
Bob & Sharon Armstrong
May 27, 2024 | Defiance, OH
