Richard Edelmaier

Richard Dean Edelmaier, 73, of Garland, NE, passed away on May 23, 2024, in his home. He was born July 25,1950.

He graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School, Lincoln, NE; served in the U.S. Army (1970-1972); and earned a degree in Machine Tool from Southeast Community College, Milford, NE. He was a toolmaker at Kawasaki for 39 years.

Rich married the love of his life, Debra Porter, on April 5, 1974, and built their log home where they lived for 47 years.

Rich was a follower of Jesus Christ and a member of Northwest Community Church, Malcolm, NE, where he served as a deacon and taught in children's ministries.

Rich was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and cutting firewood. He enjoyed woodworking and metalworking in his shop where he was always building or repairing for others.

He was preceded in death by John and Betty Edelmaier, parents; Douglas Edelmaier, infant son; Hannah Bates, infant granddaughter; Edward and Linda Edelmaier, brother and sister-in-law; Renee Edelmaier, sister-in-law.

He is survived by wife Deb; Sarah (Matthew) Bates, daughter; Ian Edelmaier, son; Claire Bates, granddaughter; Seth, Zane, and Silas Bates, grandsons; Robert Edelmaier, brother; and cousins, a niece, and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held June 1, 11:00 a.m., at Northwest Community Church, 10200 Malcolm Rd., Malcolm, NE, 68402. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation.

The family will have a private inurnment at Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth, NE, at a later date.