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Rick Staack Obituary
Dec 12, 1955 - Mar 27, 2013
Age 57. Omaha. Rick was a 24-year Veteran of the Sarpy County Sheriff Department. He served as a sniper with E.S.U., Investigator, Narcotics, Road Patrol, Jail, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Member of the meth lab team, and F.T.O. Rick was a 7th degree black belt in Taekwondo, and owned and operated Gretna Taekwondo for 17 years. He was nationally ranked in the A.T.A. Top 10 for 4 years, prior to retiring. Rick was senior rank for Taekwondo America. Preceded in death by mother Ruby. Survived by wife Shelley; father Orville Staack; sons, Jacob (Melinda), and Justin; step-son, Andrew Orren; sister Doreen (Patrick) Casey; nephews, Chad (Jill) Casey, and Matt (Jill) Casey; and great niece Kinsley.
VISITATION Friday, March 29, 2013, 3-8pm, with a 7pm Prayer Service, all at Braman Mortuary Southwest Chapel. CELEBRATION OF RICK'S LIFE Monday, April 1, 2013, at 11am at Faith Westwood United Methodist Church, 4814 Oaks Ln. Omaha, NE. In lieu of flowers, memorials to F.O.P. #3, Pay It Forward Benefit Fund, 8335 Platteview Rd. Papillion, NE 68046 Visit www.bramanmortuary.com
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Lana Christensen
April 4, 2013
Rick was a neighbor, teacher and one of my very best friends and I will miss him with all of my heart! I have such fond memories of us teaching together and him talking my ears off going to and from classes. We solved the world's problems as well as our own! I admired him a great deal, he was such a fair and humble (most of the time, smile) guy! I truly hope we get to meet those we love in Heaven because Rick will be one of the first ones I look for! Shelly, I'm so sorry for your loss and I'm here for you! I have Rick's whole family in my thoughts and prayers! Till we meet again, Rick!
Valerie (Adams) Cushing
April 3, 2013
Fun memories at Taekwondo camp! He will always be remembered.
Jody Woodworth
April 1, 2013
Fond memories of Rick. My prayers go out to the family.
Jack Wolfgang
April 1, 2013
Unfortunately, I only met Rick one time a couple of years ago. However, I could tell he was a great guy and I know my sister Shelley loved him with all of her heart. I know that heart has been broken by the recent passing of Rick. I know that he was well respected in Sarpy County Law Enforcement and the self defense community there in Omaha. I am so sorry for my sister and her and Rick's many friends and acquaintances and I know that my sister and all the families lost a very great man. My condolences.
Jeff Clark
April 1, 2013
I knew that Rick would do big, and good things, even before he joined the Sheriff's Department. I have fond memories of traveling to tournaments, and training with Rick.
Dan,Deb,Amanda,baby Justin, and Heather Pijanowski
March 31, 2013
It was a privilege to have known Rick Stack. I am sure he touched many lives in a difficult time. We are forever grateful for his service to our family.
March 30, 2013
Rest in Peace Rick. We will always cherish the memories. Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Bruce and Beverly Lachney
Tim & Barb Doran
March 29, 2013
Sarpy County has lost a great one in Mr. Staack. R.I.P. Sir.
Diana Staack Simmons
March 29, 2013
Although I have not seen Rick in years, I have fond memories of Staack family holidays at Grandma and Grandpa Staack, where the men played cards and the women cooked and cleaned up and us kids played upstairs. Thank goodness times have changed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
George & Darla
March 29, 2013
Rick has touched so many lives with his many special talents. Rick will be remembered by all who knew him.Our Prayers to the family. George, Darla & Connor
Kelli
March 29, 2013
Thoughts and Prayers go out to Rick's family. He is amazing person, friend, and co-worker who will be dearly missed.
Karen Sokolowski
March 29, 2013
My prayers go out to his family.
Connie Laitner
March 28, 2013
Rick was one of the most caring, decent people that I have ever met.He will be missed dearly! So glad I got the chance to say good-bye.
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