Richard J. Thege, age 89, of North Bend, Nebraska passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 at Methodist Fremont Health. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. on Monday, May 16, 2022 at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend, NE. Rev. Sarah Gengler will officiate. Burial will take place at the Prague Presbyterian Cemetery, West of Prague, NE with military honors. Visitation will start at 9 a.m. prior to the service. Memorials may be directed to family or donor’s choice. Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com. Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend n charge of arrangements.
Richard was born on December 13, 1932 to George Joseph and Rose Lillian (Houfek) Thege on the family farm near Linwood, NE. He attended Linwood High School and enjoyed playing basketball and softball. He graduated in 1951 and became the senior class valedictorian. Richard served in the United States Air Force from February 20, 1953 to February 19, 1957 and completed his reserve duty on February 19, 1961.
Richard farmed his whole life near Linwood and North Bend, NE. He was a member of the Prague Presbyterian Church until it’s closing in 2012. He was a board member of the Prague Presbyterian Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, George (Mary Ann) Thege, Clarence Thege, Raynold Thege, and Donald Thege; and nephews, David Thege and Mark Anthony Thege.
He is survived by his sisters-in-law, Marlene Thege, Pauline Thege, and Alyce Thege and numerous nieces and nephews.
