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Richard Holmes Obituary

Richard L. Holmes, 56, Lincoln, died Monday (11/22/04). Born, Atlantic, Iowa(2/15/48), to Woodrow W. and Helen (Chandler) Holmes. Truck mechanic for Friesen Excavating.

Survivors: wife, Gloria; daughter, Laurel Jinright, Lincoln; sons, Jason, Jeffrey, both Lincoln; grandchildren, Paige and Cole Jinright. Preceded in death by parents from Hamburg, Iowa.

Graveside services: 2 p.m. Friday, Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 OSt. Meet at OStreet gate. No visitation. Memorials to the family for future designation. Condolences or personal reflections may be left online at www.roperandsons.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lincoln Journal Star on Nov. 24, 2004.

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ed wooge

November 28, 2004

sorry about your loss, i sure will miss him at the races.the races wont be the same with out him not being there.my prays for you and your family,god bless

Mary Stapert

November 24, 2004

Gloria, We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Donna & Tom Shepard

November 24, 2004

Please accept our thoughts & prayers at this time of sadness & grief. God Bless him, you & your family.

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