Richard J. "Dick" Bermel

RANDOLPH -- Funeral service for Richard J. "Dick" Bermel, 81, of Randolph will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 20, 2023 at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church in Randolph. Officiating the service will be Father Kevin Vogel. Interment will take place at St. Frances Catholic Cemetery, rural Randolph. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Thursday, also at the catholic church in Randolph, with rosary starting at 7:00 p.m.. The service will be live-streamed on the Stonacek Funeral Chapel Facebook Page. Dick died on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk. Stonacek Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Dick was born on May 25, 1941 in Randolph, NE to Frank and Gertrude (Aschoff) Bermel. He attended catholic grade school in Randolph and graduated from St. Frances Catholic High School in 1959. After high school Dick drove truck for Huwaldt’s before working for Rokahr John Deere Implement and then later for the gas company. During Dick’s spare time he owned & operated Bermel Repair. Dick married the love of his life Ellen Wattier on April 24, 1965 in Randolph. Later on in Dick’s life he enjoyed playing the slot machines,taking care of his chickens and spending time with his family. Survivors include wife Ellen Bermel of Randolph, son’s Jeff (Vicki) Bermel of Randolph, Cory (Kristy) Bermel of Randolph, grandchildren Elle (Austin) Korth and son Dexton, Emma Bermel, Eva Bermel, Elijah Bermel all of Randoph. Avery (Rose) Bermel and daughter Eliza of Brookings SD. Beau Bermel, Brystol Bermel, Arika Bermel of Randolph, siblings Vincent (Wilma) Bermel of Virginia, Frances (Sandra) Bermel of California, Arthur Bermel of Randolph, Joann Kenny of Norfolk, Darlene (Walt) Sunderman of Norfolk, and sister-in-law Elaine Bermel of Randolph. Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Gertrude, brothers Gerard Bermel, Donald (Darlene) Bermel, and sister-in-law Charlene Bermel. Casket bearers will be Avery Bermel, Beau Bermel, Elijah Bermel, Austin Korth, Randy Wattier, Lonnie Bermel, Larry Bermel, and Rick Olberding. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Richard J. "Dick" Bermel

May 25, 1941 - January 13, 2023