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Richard Kieffe Obituary
Gretna, Richard S. 'Dick' Kieffe, 54, of Gretna, formerly of Hastings, died Monday, April 27, 2009, in Gretna.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Hastings, with the Rev. Michael Houlihan officiating. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery at Hastings.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center, with family present from 6 to 9. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services Friday at the church.
Mr. Kieffe was born March 31, 1955, in Hastings to Hugh and Eileen (Horton) Kieffe.
Survivors of the immediate family include his wife, Jennifer Kieffe; a son, Patrick Kieffe of Omaha; a daughter, Elizabeth Kieffe of New York; a stepdaughter, Chelisa Philbrick of Las Vegas; his mother of Hastings; and three sisters and a brother-in-law, Nancy and Fox Foxworthy of Olathe, Kan., Marilynn Kieffe of Bend, Ore., and Jean Kugler of Papillion.
Additional survivors include many nieces and nephews and his companion, Blue.
He graduated from St. Cecilia's Catholic High School in 1973. He received his Bachelor's Degree in accounting from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1978. On May 18, 1991, he married Jennifer Belgram in Grand Island. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Gretna. Mr. Kieffe was an entrepreneur and a passionate salesman. He was viewed as a spiritual and introspective person. He was an adoring husband, gentle father, loving brother and uncle, and a loyal friend. Dick found peace in nature, the mountains, and on the Oregon coast. He will forever be remembered for his honesty melded with sharp wit and sense of humor.
Mr. Kieffe was preceded in death by his father, Hugh Kieffe.
Memorials may be given to Gena Sahling Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Kenesaw Public Schools, Kenesaw, NE.
Condolences may be sent at www.lbvfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Kieffe
April 6, 2010
Dick
Didn't seem right that you were not available to take one of my birthday calls to you. Missed you at the Hoolie this year - lots of memories from last year - those memories are what get me by.
Love - Nancy
Patrick Kieffe
March 31, 2010
Dad
Today is your Birthday and it does not seem right that we are not going out for Sushi yet again. I miss you everyday, but more important I want to thank you for still being there for me. I feel your strength when I need it most. To my Best Friend and Father. Thanks Dad.
melinda smallwood
May 7, 2009
Dear Jennifer and kids- We are so sorry for the loss of Dick. We didn't spend lots of time with him living so far away but it didn't matter. When ever you heard anyone talk about Dick or had a story to tell you always laugh. Just by looking at his kind eyes and infectious smile you could tell how kind his heart was. We will miss him.
Estelle Tournas
May 4, 2009
Dear Jennifer and Kids - I'm so sorry for your loss. Dick and I worked together on a joint project between Iatric Systems and ISSolutions.
Dick was an absolute joy to work with - intelligent, hard-working and fun all at the same time. The world would be a much nicer place if more people were like him. As time goes by, I pray you're able to focus less on the loss and more on cherishing joyful memories of good times you shared.
Sending prayers and loving thoughts your way.
Lynn Sevenker
May 3, 2009
Dear Jennifer and Family
Jennifer I am so sorry for your loss. I met Dick at one of our class reunions and for the short time that I knew him he was indeed a kind and thoughtful man. Your family has seen to much sadness these past few years and just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved one's. What a kind gesture to have the memorials go to Gena's Scholarship Fund. Take care and keep Dick's memories in your hearts.
Rob Reynolds
May 3, 2009
Dear Jennifer and Family, I just leared of Dick's passing and wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I knew Dick only a short time but I knew him to be very charming and warm and very proud of his family. I know that his sudden passing must be a terrible shock for you all and that he will be greatly missed. Please accept my sincere condolences and my God bless Dick for all eternity.
May 1, 2009
Dear Jennifer and all of the Kieffe family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Dick. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
We have so many memories of sharing family events with you at Frisco through the years, and we always felt privileged to be among all of the Kieffe's. We too remember Dick's great wit and sparkling blue eyes. We remember the wonderful fun times he had in Colorado surrounded by the people he loved the most. Marilynn and I go back almost 35 years now, and I know that Dick has been a part of my life for that long too.
He will be missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to join so many others who love the Kieffe's
Jim, Alice and Kara Brouhard
Lynn and Kim Struebing
May 1, 2009
Dear Jenny and family,
Words cannot express our sorrow for you and your family at your loss of Dick. May you be surrounded by family and friends that will be a source of help and comfort to you. Please know Jenny, that you and all of your family will be in our thoughts and prayers as you move ahead in these next days and weeks.
With our deepest sympathy,
Lynn and Kim Struebing
Joe & Jill Stoffel
April 30, 2009
Dear Kieffe family, growing up and raising children right along side of the Kieffe's family is one of the many cherished memories that my family will hold onto. The time which we had together will live on and that wry smile that Dick displayed will not be forgotten. Our prayers go out to Jean, Liz, Patrick, Jennifer, Chelisa and Eileen. The Kieffe family truly represents all that Dick stood for. He will be missed but his legacy will live on. God Bless!
Mike Bogus
April 30, 2009
Kieffe Family,
I worked with Dick at Computer Hardware in Grand Island for a few years. Dick was always on top of his game. A class act. He will be missed. I will keep the family in my prayers.
Tracy Gardner
April 30, 2009
Dear Kieffe Family - I had met Dick through my Uncle & Aunt, Neal and Jackie Sahling. I didn't know Dick well but my heart goes out to your family at this time of loss. Jennifer I know you have also been through so much with the loss of Gena Sahling and the tremendous support you gave your sister and her family during Gena's battle with cancer just so recently. It was my pleasure to know Dick and my deepest sympathy to the entire Kieffe Family. Tom & Tracy Gardner, Grand Island
Scott & Mary Sahling
April 30, 2009
Dear Jennifer and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Dick's death. Our hearts ache for you all. Hold on to your Memories, and let them guide you during this sad and difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Scott and Mary Sahling
Andrea and Brad Schmidt
April 30, 2009
Jennifer and family,
My heart aches for you. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Dick was a really great person, and you were lucky to have each other.
Steve Malone
April 29, 2009
Kieffe Family,
I knew Dick for many years from when I lived in Hastings in the early 80's and most recently reconnected when we worked together for a brief period of time. He was a great person and it's hard to believe he is gone. His family should know that he always spoke very highly of Jennifer and his kids. You could tell he loved you all very much.
I will keep you all in my Prayers. He will be missed,
April 29, 2009
Dear Patrick, Liz and the Kieffe Family,
We were so very saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. Dick was such a good guy with a hilariously infectious laugh! When I think of him, I'm always reminded of his quirky sense of humor!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God bless you all.
Sincerely,
Barb, Joe and Ben Micek
Gail Bailey
April 29, 2009
I remember Dick from high school and graduated in the class before him. I am so very sorry to hear of his untimely death. Life is so fragile, and I will be praying for your family in these hard times ahead. May his soul rest in peace. Gail Gauthier Bailey
Jeff Johnson
April 29, 2009
Kieffe Family,
I worked with Dick at Bizco and knew him growing up in Hastings. He was a friend to my brother Dick and always thought he was great guy. That was confirmed in the short time that we worked together. Dick was one of the nicest guys you would ever want to be around and I know that his family brought great joy to him. I am so very sorry for your loss and I will miss not being able to relive the stories we shared.
Renee' Johnson
April 29, 2009
Dear Pat & Liz; Sorry to hear about your Dad. Dick was a great friend and we will never forget the great times we had together.
Dick & Renee' Johnson, Hastings
Kevin Foxworthy
April 29, 2009
Dick was an awesome uncle to my brother and I. I always knew he loved us very much, through his actions and words, and I know he knew we loved him as well.
I've never met anyone wittier than Dick, who seemed to always have the perfect "punch line". He was always good for a deep discussion or if you wanted to argue politics, he was game for that too.
I had the opportunity to spend some extra time with Dick in January and then again about two weeks ago. During one of our last conversations, two weeks ago, we talked about fatherhood and what we loved about it. I remember the passion in his voice and sparkle in his eye when he told me the precious feeling he felt holding Patrick and Liz on his lap during the toddler years, he said "this is what life is all about". I agreed. Dick loved his family, because family was his life and his passion.
Certain things always and will forever remind me of Dick: Frisco Colorado, hunting, biking, National Geographic, wolf paintings/pictures, Nebraska football, catfish bait(stink bait), fireworks in hastings, Blue, and of course Patrick and Liz.
I can't believe you are gone, Dick.
Terry & Judy Tonkin
April 29, 2009
Pat and Liz,
We are so sorry to hear of Dick's death.
We are lifetime friends of the DeMars family. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
April 29, 2009
Jennifer-
I was so sorry to learn of your loss this morning. Dick was such a nice man and he will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kari Machal
Sharon Nolan
April 29, 2009
Kieffe Family,
I share your sorrow; My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this terribly sad time.
Jennifer & Family; Jennifer he was your partner - keep those memories close. Pull them out and cherish them whenever you can. Always remember his laughter.
Eileen & Family; You have so many great experiences with him. I know you'll cry, laugh and talk about him often. I'll be thinking of you.
I'm so sorry that I am out of town and will not be able to share your celebration of his life in Hastings. I will be back May 6th and will keep in touch.
Barb Burke
April 28, 2009
Jennifer and Family
Been thinking of you all day and hope you feel comfort with your family surrounding you! And wish I could be there for you!
You need a get away so come back and visit and we will go to the cabin...I am sure it will be ok with Terry and Yvette!
Love ya
April 28, 2009
Pat and Liz,
we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad was a great guy and will always be remembered. If you need anything please call. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom and Cindy Zielinski
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