Harley A. Richardson

Harley A. Richardson, 79, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Monday, June 21, 2010, at Cozad Community Hospital. He was born May 2, 1931, on the farm south of Lexington, Nebraska to Herbert and Matilda (Lantz) Richardson. Harley was a 1948 graduate of Lexington High School and a 1952 graduate of the University of Nebraska. Harley was united in marriage to Jeanette Neville on November 10, 1951, at Broken Bow, Nebraska. Following the couple’s marriage Harley entered the United States Air Force and was stationed in Cheyenne, Wyoming. After moving a few times with the military, they returned to the farm south of Lexington. He was a member of St. Peter’s in the Valley Episcopal Church, the American Legion, Sparerib Club and Lakeside Country Club. Harley was a rural mail carrier for several years, helped deliver meals-on-wheels, enjoyed Nebraska Cornhusker football and was a member of the N Club. Harley loved attending his children’s and grandchildren’s school activities and traveling with Jeanette. Survivors include his son: Jeff (Amy) Richardson of Kearney, Nebraska Two daughters: Terry (Scott) Tomasek of Omaha, Nebraska Cindy Schmeeckle of Cozad, Nebraska One sister: Pauline Stoddard of Lincoln, Nebraska Eight grandchildren: Mindy Allen of Bellevue, Nebraska; Tucker Tomasek of Seattle Washington; Chad Schmeeckle of Phoenix, Arizona; Trista Tomasek of Kansas City, Missouri; Joe Richardson of Kearney, Nebraska; Chris (Chelsea) Schmeeckle of Springfield, Missouri; Gabby Schmeeckle of Cozad, Nebraska and Marcus Richardson of Omaha, Nebraska. Three great-grandchildren: Vanessa, Jessica & Tommy Allen. One niece, one nephew, many cousins and friends. Harley was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jeanette in 2009 and one brother-in-law, Glen Stoddard. Memorial Services will be held Friday, June 25, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington with Reverend Kay Knudson and Reverend Caroline Vickery officiating. Burial will be held prior to the Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. at Robb Cemetery south of Lexington. Visitation will be Thursday, June 24, 2010, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to Central Plains Home Health & Hospice in Cozad, the Lexington Community Foundation or St. Peter’s in the Valley Episcopal Church. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of Sympathy or condolence may be sent to the family via: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.