RICHARD THEADORE REYZLIK was born March 26, 1922, to John and Margaret (Bies) Reyzlik on a farm north of Herman, Nebraska. He passed away Monday, September, 27, 2010, at the Golden Living Center in Tekamah, Nebraska, at the age of 88 years, following a brief illness.

Richard attended school in Herman, graduating from Herman High School in 1940.

On March 10, 1946, Richard was married to Rosamond M. Erlewine at the United Methodist Church in Tekamah. To this union two sons were born: Ricky Jon and Randy Frank.

Richard was a life-long farmer, working and farming his acreage outside of Herman.

Richard was a Master Mason of Landmark Lodge No. 222 in Herman. In April of 2000, he received the Bronze Jordan Medal for being the oldest Master Mason in his lodge. Richard also received his 60-year certificate and badge in April of 2004.

People who knew Richard were always surrounded by his passion for laughter and sense of adventure. He loved to hunt with his sons and grandsons.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Margaret (Bies) Reyzlik; sister, Doris Case and son, Randy Reyzlik.

Survivors include his wife, Rosamond of Herman; son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Gail Reyzlik of Herman; grandson, Jake (Amy) Reyzlik of Herman, granddaughter, Ramie Reyzlik of Fremont; two great grandchildren, Chase Richard and Addison Louise Reyzlik of Herman.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 5- 8 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah

MASONIC SERVICE: Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Herman Landmark Masonic Lodge No. 222, officiating.

PRIVATE FAMILY BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery

MEMORIALS: Tekamah Volunteer Fire Department

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