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Richard Ball Obituary
Richard K. Ball
August 23, 1952 - February 10, 2024
Richard K. Ball, 71, Lincoln, passed away on February 10, 2024. He was born on August 23, 1952, in Holdrege, NE, to Kenneth and Ethel (Breitling) Ball.
Family members include wife, Lisa, Lincoln; children: Jacob (Jennifer) Ball, Colorado Springs, CO, Heather Rhea, Lincoln, Sandy (Josh) Martinek, Colorado Springs, CO, and Caleb (Marie) Rhea, Lincoln; grandchildren: August, Nola, Lydia, Amelia, Gabe, Nico, Leo and Bjorn; siblings: Norman (Edilia) Ball of Tucson, AZ, Sharon Johnson, Sheila Seyfried both of Holdrege, NE, Shelly Ball, Boise, ID. Numerous extended family members and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, sister Shirley, and brother Gary.
Celebration Gathering 3:00-6:00 p.m., Friday February 16, 2024, in the Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel Reception Facility, 4300 'O' Street, Lincoln, NE. Please park in the west parking lot of the Funeral Home for direct access to the reception area.
Memorials may be given the Alzheimer's Association of Nebraska or the United Way.
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Paul Torres
June 14, 2024
Love and prayers to Richard Ball family and friends also God bless you to Richard Ball family and friends also I miss my best brother Richard Ball very much also Rest In Peace. Amen.
Your best brother Paul Torres
P. S. Paul and Richard are best brothers forever very much.
Marcine Jacobsen
February 15, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kelsie
February 14, 2024
Sending so much love to Lisa, the kids, family, and friends. I miss you buddy!
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