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Richard Draper Obituary
Richard Allan Draper
May 6, 1947 - September 25, 2022
Richard Allan Draper, 75, of Lincoln, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, September 25, 2022, after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born on May 6, 1947, in Lincoln, NE. Richard retired from Nordens/Smithkline/Pfizer and later from Benchmark.
Leaves behind wife Susan; Children, Amy (Troy) Gagner, Melissa Draper, Jason (Beth) Draper; Grandchildren, Aidan Gagner, Ava Gagner, Cooper Applebee, Easton Draper, Carter Draper, Charlotte Draper; Brothers, Kenneth Draper, Stanley (Sally) Draper; Sisters, Marilyn Hodgeman, Beverly (George) Congel; Sisters-in-law, Joyce Draper, Brenda (Richard) Glock; Brother-in-law, Keith (Kathleen) Smith, and many nieces and nephews.
Richard is preceded in death by infant twins Michael and Mark; Parents, Ada (Morrison) and Royal Draper; brother, Edward Draper; Sister-in-law, Pat Draper; Brother-in-law, Walter Hodgeman.
Memorial service will be held 11 AM, Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Valparaiso United Methodist Church, 318 S Pine Street. Memorials may be given to the family for future designation. Condolences may be left online at www.lincolnccfh.com
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Eunice Averill Brabec
September 28, 2022
Sincere condolences from a friend in the far past, Eunice Averill Brabec. Marilyn's friend
Richard Magner
September 28, 2022
My deepest sympathies to the family. It was sad to learn of Richard's passing. I enjoyed working alongside Richard at Norden Labs and later Pfizer. Richard was a good guy that I could always count on at work. We were even in the YMCA's parent/child program together and built haunted house sets for the Halloween event. Wonderful imagination and good friend! He loved his El Camino at the time!
Jean (Divine) Powers
September 28, 2022
Susan, you have my deepest sympathy.
Frank and Lulu Truhlicka
September 28, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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