Richard "Bruce" Mooers

1945 - 2024

Richard "Bruce" Mooers

June 19, 1945 - December 9, 2024

OMAHA - Richard "Bruce" Mooers, forrmer Hastings resident Richard "Bruce" Mooers, 79, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 9, 2024, at CHI Health Creighton, Omaha, NE. He was at the airport ready to fly to Arizona for a week of golf with his brothers when he had a medical emergency before takeoff.

Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday, December 13, at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 14, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. The burial with military rites by Hastings Military Honor Guard will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings with a luncheon to follow at Theisen Hall at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Visitation will be 1 to 7 p.m. with the family present 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, December 13, at the funeral home, and one hour before the service at the church. Memorials may be given to St. Michael's Catholic Church or the VA. The service will be live-streamed on Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home's website. To view the service, go to Bruce's obituary and click the play button shown towards the bottom of the page. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh.com. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family.

Bruce was born June 19, 1945, in New Bern, NC, to Wayne and Bernice Mooers. He graduated from North High School in Des Moines, IA. Bruce served in the U.S. Army from August 29, 1966 – August 19, 1969. He married Cheryl A. "Cherrie" Fleming on June 25, 1970; she preceded him in death on July 29, 2018.

In 1984, Bruce and Cherrie founded Electronic Systems. They operated the business together for 35 years. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree. Bruce enjoyed people. He made a friend wherever he went. He had an infectious smile and often said things to make others laugh and smile. Bruce and Cherrie were incredible dancers. Any chance they had, they were on the dance floor. Golfing was another one of Bruce's hobbies. He enjoyed the time on the course and the time with his family and friends. Bruce also loved playing bridge with his special friend and companion, Sharon Petersen. They enjoyed going to the movies, having dinner together, and traveling.

Bruce was a family man. He truly loved his people hard. Not many people can say they actually lived until they died. He was one of the lucky ones! He will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Cheryl A. "Cherrie" Mooers; daughter, Theresa Marie; brother & sister-in-law, Steve & Lila Mooers; and brother & sister-in-law, Don & Donna Nispel.

He is survived by his children: Tiffany (Jay) Opperman, Tara (Travis) Sadd, Heather (Matt) Manning; Grandchildren:Patrick Opperman, Elizabeth Opperman, Daniel Opperman, Katherine Opperman, Cody Smith, Laikyn Smith, Olivia Smith, Easton Sadd, Tyson Mooers, Mia Manning, and Max Manning; Great Grandson: Benson Schliep. Special Friend Sharon Petersen, and many friends and extended family.