Richard Dean Lichti

Richard Dean Lichti was born on a farm northeast of Ong, Nebraska, on July 17, 1932, to Alvin R. & Ruth M. (Kauffman) Lichti and passed away September 16, 2022, at Hastings, Nebraska, at the age of 90 years, 1 month, and 30 days. Richard grew up in rural Ong and attended country school prior to attending Ong School. He was baptized in the Salem Mennonite Church where he remained a lifelong member. In December of 1945, the family moved to a farm southwest of Shickley. Richard graduated with the Shickley High School class of 1950. Richard was united in marriage to Wilma R. Steider on October 10, 1953, and to this union three sons were born: Dennis, Michael, and Jon. Richard farmed with his parents until 1953. Throughout the following years he became involved in starting several business ventures. Richard was preceded in death by his parents Alvin & Ruth Lichti; his only brother Lawrence Lichti; parents-in-law David & Elma Steider and Grace Steider; sisters-in-law Frances & Ted Roth, Lucille & Titus Swartzendruber, and Margaret Uden; brothers-in-law David Steider, Jr., Robert Kennel, Jim Birkey, and Jim Gish. He is survived by his wife Wilma; sons Dennis & Kim Lichti, Michael & Nancy Lichti, and Jon & Karen Lichti; grandchildren Amber Lichti and her children Finlay & Annabelle, Erica & Daniel Ferrell and their children Porter, Ainsley, and Riggins, Mitchell & Amanda Lichti and their children Grace, Carter, and Adelyn, Miki & Tom Loos and their children Carson and Colten; sister-in-law Edna Lichti; nephews Dr. Douglas & Gayle Lichti and Timothy & Judy Lichti; sisters-in-law Sandra Kennel, Janet & Bill Wilson and Betty Steider Gish; and nieces, nephews and cousins. A Funeral Service for Richard was held on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Salem Mennonite Church, rural Shickley, Nebraska. Pastor Ben Schlegel presided over the Funeral Service. Roxie Schlegel provided the prelude and postlude music. Special music was provided by the Salem Mixed Octet in the singing of “He Lives, “ “How Great Thou Art,” and “Rock Of Ages.” Pallbearers for the service included Dennis Lichti, Michael Lichti, Jon Lichti, Mitchell Lichti, Dan Ferrell, and Tom Loos. A Graveside Service was held in the Salem Mennonite Cemetery following the Funeral Service. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com Memorials are suggested to the Salem Mennonite Church or the Shickley Veteran’s Memorial Park.

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Richard Dean Lichti

July 17, 1932 - September 16, 2022