Richard W. "Dick" Schlecht

NORFOLK -- Memorial service for Richard W. "Dick" Schlecht, 74, of Norfolk will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Officiating the service will be Reverend Tim DeFor. A visitation will take place on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. also at the funeral home. Military Rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post #16, V.F.W. Post #1644 of Norfolk and the United States Marines Honor Guard. Memorials can be made out to the family for later designation. The service will be live-streamed on the Stonacek Funeral Chapel website at https://www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com/obituaries/Richard-Schlecht/#!/PhotosVideos. Dick died on Sunday; December 17, 2023 at the Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk surrounded by his loving family. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Dick was born on December 13, 1949 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Wayne and Maye (Bathke) Schlecht. He graduated from Norfolk Senior High in 1968. Dick entered the United States Marine Reserves from September 25, 1970 till August 13, 1976. Dick married Pat Schiermeier on September 5, 1970 in Stanton. Dick went to trade school and worked in Omaha until moving back to Norfolk in 1975. Dick worked at Geary Electric until following his father's footsteps and joining the Norfolk Fire Dept in April 1976. Dick retired at the rank of Inspector from Norfolk Fire Dept. in May 2010 after 34 years of service. Dick worked as a licensed electrician for Model Electric for 33 years from 1990 to 2023. Dick received his Fire Science Degree from Northeast Community College in 1990. Dick enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting, playing cards, and loved spending time with family and friends. Dick was an avid fan of Husker football and volleyball. Dick and Pat enjoyed traveling when they could. Survivors include his wife Pat Schlecht, son Neil Schlecht and his daughter Emily Schlecht, son Jason Schlecht and his daughter Elizabeth Schlecht, sister Sharon Mattison, brother-in-law Merle Schiermeier, nephew Sean McKown, nieces Shelley McDonald, Leslie Fortin, many cousins, friends, and coworkers. Dick was preceded in death by his parents Wayne and Maye, father/mother-in-law Clarence and Doris Schiermeier, many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and coworkers. Pall bearer will be Sean McKown. Honorary pall bearers will be Kim and Bev Anderson, Paul and Diane Goetsch, Rod and Shirley Hendrix, Walt and Ronda Kennedy, Mike and Diane Miller, Terry and Gloria Spence. Condolences may be expressed to family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Richard W. "Dick" Schlecht

December 13, 1949 - December 17, 2023