Richard R. Pavlish

September 15, 1925 - August 22, 2019

Richard Raymond Pavlish was born in Dorchester, Saline County, Nebraska, on September 15, 1925, and passed away at the Arbor Care Center in Fullerton, Nebraska on August 22, 2019 at the age of 93 years, 11 months and 7 days. Richard was a long-term pilot and was happiest being alone in his plane above the earth. He lived in Dorchester, Nebraska in his early years and then Geneva, Nebraska the majority of his life. He is survived by his daughter, Kathrine Schwartman and her husband, Kevin; two grandchildren; and nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine (Hagemeier) Pavlish; parents Raymond and Anna (Kozak) Pavlish; sisters June Porter, Daisy Newcomer, Ellen Cadawallader, and Shirely Jelinek. A private Graveside Service was held in the Geneva Public Cemetery on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Voices of Hope or the Children’s Advocacy Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements.