Richard D Davis

Richard Donald Davis was born on March 22, 1928, in Grand Island, Nebraska, to Harry and Julia Theresa (Buhrman) Davis. Richard grew up and attended school in Grand Island, graduating from Grand Island High School in 1945. After graduation, Richard enlisted in the U.S. Navy on March 1, 1946, in Hastings, Nebraska, and he was honorably discharged on December 1, 1947, in San Diego, California.

On August 16, 1950, Richard married Arlene Alberta Barker at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Benkelman, Nebraska, where the couple settled and raised their four children: Gary, Judy, Don and Anne. Richard was employed as a mechanic for many years at Valley Farm, Inc., the local John Deere dealership.

Richard was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Benkelman, the Knights of Columbus, VFW, and the Benkelman Fire Department for 25 years including Fire Chief. He served on the Benkelman City Council, was Mayor of Benkelman and he was also a Boy Scout leader. Richard loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Richard passed away Monday April 19th, 2021, at the Dundy County Hospital, Benkelman. He was 93 years of age.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife Arlene.

Survivors Include:
Son: Gary Davis and wife, Nancy, of Max, NE
Daughter: Judy Pfeffer and husband, Dave, of McCook, NE
Son: Don Davis and wife, Shirley, of Benkelman, NE
Daughter: Anne Glassman and husband, Tim, of Castle Rock, CO
Brother: Vernie Davis and wife, Shirley, of La Vista, NE
Grandchildren: Josh Davis, Justin Cumming, Austin Davis, Jessica Gibbs, Katie, Chloe and Emma Glassman.
8 Great-grandchildren.
Very Special Friend: Joyce Crandon.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Saturday morning, April 24, 2021, 10:30 A.M. (MT) at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Benkelman, Nebraska, with Father Matthew Eickhoff as celebrant. Interment will follow at the Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Nebraska, with full military honors.

A rosary will be recited Saturday morning, April 24, 2021, 9:30 A.M. (MT) at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Benkelman, Nebraska.

Visitation will be held Friday afternoon, April 23, 2021, 4:00 P.M. -6:00 P.M. (MT) at the Benkelman Memorial Chapel, Benkelman, Nebraska.

Memorials have been suggested to the Benkelman Volunteer Fire Department, Benkelman, Nebraska.

On line condolences maybe left at Liewer Funeral Home.com




BENKELMAN MEMORIAL CHAPEL ENTRUSTED WITH ARRANGEMENTS