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Frank J. Riha

1936 - 2023

BORN

1936

DIED

2023

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5701 CENTER ST

Omaha, Nebraska

Frank Riha Obituary

Riha, Frank J.

August 29, 1936 - October 4, 2023

Frank J. Riha passed away at the age of 87, on October 4, 2023. Frank is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Krajicek); three children; and 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. His children are: Deb Harris (Ed), Joe Riha (Ann Liebentritt), Linda Scholting (Chris). Frank is survived by brothers, Vic (Bev Forman) and Vince (JoEllen Hlavacek) Riha; sisters, Lillian Cabiness (Bill), Mary Ann Moore, Julie Diehm, (Ed) Barb Wilhalm (Russ), Virg Baye (Mike) and Ev Hans; sisters in-law, Shirley (Hrabik) Riha, Jan (Lawver) Riha, Jan (Broders) Riha. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Shirley; and brothers, Billy, Louie, Ted, Tom; and brother-in-law, Bob Moore.

A VISITATION is planned for Monday, October 9th, 6 to 8 p.m., at Kahler-Dolce Funeral Home, in Papillion. A CHURCH SERVICE is set for Tuesday, October 10th, at 10 a.m., at St. Josephs Catholic Church, in Springfield. BURIAL will be at St. John's Cemetery, in Bellevue, after the service.

Memorials suggested to Springfield Volunteer Fire Department.

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

Published by Omaha World-Herald from Oct. 6 to Oct. 7, 2023.

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VFW DISTRICT 10 /FRA BRANCH 276 CHAPLAIN,AMERICAN LEGION POST 331 CHAPLAIN

October 9, 2023

Thank you for your Service May you be Granted an Honorable and Restful Peace

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Joe & Connie Monastero

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M S

October 7, 2023

Thank you for your military service

Bob Moore

October 6, 2023

Uncle Frank was like a second dad to a lot of his nephews always there to talk to or keep us busy working and always with a smile you will be missed Bobby Moore

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Oct

9

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Kahler-Dolce Funeral Home

Papillion, NE

Oct

10

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Josephs Catholic Church

Springfield, NE

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5701 CENTER ST, Omaha, NE 68106

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