Richard E. Wackerla

Richard E. Wackerla, 48, of Johnson Lake, Nebraska, died Sunday, April 13, 2008, at his home. He was born July 20, 1959, in Callaway, Nebraska, to Louis and Dorothy (Landreth) Wackerla. He grew up in Callaway and graduated from Callaway High School. He worked in Lexington for Orthman Manufacturing, drove for Wynne Transportation, and was currently a mechanic at Fairbanks International. He collected antique toy tractors, and enjoyed water skiing, and hunting and fishing in his earlier years. His true love was riding motorcycles. Survivors include his mother: Dorothy Wackerla of Broken Bow, Nebraska. Brother: Robert and wife Diann Wackerla of Axtell, Nebraska. Sister: Kathleen and husband Stephen Orcutt of Kearney, Nebraska. Nieces: BethAnn and BreAnn Wackerla of Axtell, Nebraska. Nephews: Scott Orcutt of Kearney, Nebraska Kendall Leigh of Longmont, Colorado Shawn Orcutt of Fort Morgan, Colorado Jesse Leigh of Kearney, Nebraska Brandon Leigh of Kearney, Nebraska He was preceded in death by his father Louis in 2003, and grandparents. Memorial graveside service will be Friday, April 18, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Oconto, Nebraska There will be no visitation. Online condolences can be left at: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.