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Frank Pettit Obituary

PETTIT-Frank H., age 66, died 10/12/08. Preceded in death by parents Frank M. and Bessie M. Pettit. Survived by wife Darline; sons and daughters-in-laws, Darrell and Brandy Riche, Mark and Janice Riche, Frank Pettit, Jay and Beth Pettit; daughter and son-in-law, Janelle and Bill Acamo; grandchildren, Matt and Dylan Riche, Cole and Clay Riche, Nikki, Alec and Lexi Pettit, Payton Tretheway, Satori and Zeno Pettit, Bill, Mike, Andy and Justin Acamo; sister Betsy Berney; brothers Vic Sare, Fred Elliott; nieces; nephews; numerous friends. Proudly served 6 years in the U.S. Army, was a longtime member of the American Legion and DAV. Loyal member of Contractors Laborers Local 1140 most of his adult life and was especially proud to have helped build Omaha's interstate highway system. He donated his body to the Nebraska Anatomical Board.
MEMORIALS to the family or to Alegent Hospice. The family would like his friends to share in the memories and to celebrate his life with us at the Kozee Lounge at 5813 N. 60th St on Saturday Oct. 18 from Noon to 6pm

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

Published by Omaha World-Herald from Oct. 15 to Oct. 17, 2008.

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George,Carolyn & Durea' Falkner

October 21, 2008

We wish to offer our condolences to the family of frank pettit , He will truly be missed, We've been friends and neighbors for over 15 years. frank was the type of person who gave 100% of himself to his friends and family, What wonderful journey he shared with us, He truly touched our lives and our hearts this neighborhood will not! be the same without frank. our prayers are with you all

Tim & Sally

October 17, 2008

Darlene,
Wanted you to know that you are in thoughts and in our prays.
Frank was a good friend to Tim. Franks laugh and smile will be missed.

Your friends,

October 17, 2008

To Darrell and Mark Riche:

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Former Benson High School classmate ('82)

Jeffrey Riggs (Omaha, NE)

Darrell, Brandy, Matthew & Dylan Riche

October 16, 2008

We were all lucky to share Frank's life and love of all us. Our family will always celebrate Frank at the pipes at Standing Bear Lake, where we had good talks and found real peace, and listened to the wind sing.... He will be missed.

Carey Guidry

October 16, 2008

Aunt Darlene and family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. We as his neices and our families would like to extend our love for Uncle Frank. We all have unique and wonderful memories of him. Please know he will be missed by all of us. Love, Rose Allen's daughters.

Diane Yost

October 15, 2008

our condolences we have been next door neighbors for the last 4 yrs we are going to miss Frank very much
Diane Yost Kevin Griffith and Autumn

Bill Fead

October 15, 2008

Thanks for your Military Service.
Past Commander V.F.W.

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