Richard Scheideler

Richard Paul Scheideler, aged 93, of Beatrice, Nebraska, passed away on July 17, 2026. Born on December 6, 1932, near Barneston, Nebraska, Richard lived in Gage county for his entire life and was a graduate of Odell High School. He was a loyal member of the United States Army, serving his country from 2/16/1953 until being honorably discharged on 12/2/1954. A resilient man of great loyalty, Richard was married to Marilyn Frances Larsen on December 22, 1957, and devoted his life to his family.

Richard was an esteemed member of the Beatrice community, known for his thoughtful nature and witty demeanor. He proudly served as a pricing clerk at Store Kraft Manufacturing from 1955 until his retirement in 1994, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to his work. After retirement, Richard continued to contribute to his community, working for Security First Bank for 15 years. He was an active member of the Optimist Club, Bitting-Norman Post #27, the American Legion, and the VFW Club. Richard found solace and community in his faith as an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Beatrice.

In his leisure time, Richard enjoyed golfing, tending to his flowers, playing cards, and enjoyed sitting outside, listening to nature around him. A dedicated Nebraska football season ticket holder since 1961, he was also an avid St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan. Yet, what mattered most to Richard was his family. He was the proud father of David (Rene') Scheideler of Ord, NE, Donna (Tim) Hadley of Reno, NV, and Kathy Whitmore of Moundridge, KS, and the adoring grandfather of and Shannon (Kyle) Rankin, Alex (Alex) Scheideler, Erica (Steve) Manley, Andrew (Shelby) Whitmore, Aaron (Tiffany) Whitmore, Will Hadley, and great grandfather to Logan and Elena Rankin, Bailey, Cooper and Daylon Manley, Gunnar Scheideler, and Cecilia Whitmore. He was also survived by sisters-in-law Darlene Scheideler, Patty (Cliff) Guy, and Mary Larsen.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mary (Schroeder) Scheideler, his wife Marilyn, his brothers, Raymond, Harold (Laura), and Robert Scheideler, In-Laws Frank & Dorothy Larsen, Frank Larsen Jr., Darlene (Lee) Gabriel and Doris (Jim) Gross.

The public visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 2:00-8:00 PM at the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel located at 708 North 6th Street, Beatrice, Nebraska, 68310. A family prayer service will be held at 10:15 AM on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at the First Presbyterian Church located at 321 North 5th Street, Beatrice, Nebraska, 68310 followed by the funeral service at 10:30 AM. Burial will be at the Evergreen Home Cemetery in Beatrice with military honors provided by the Bitting-Norman Post #27, American Legion and the United States Army. A memorial has been established to the First Presbyterian Church and the Cancer Fund with the funeral home in charge.

We invite you to share your memories and upload photos of Richard (and view his video tribute) on his memorial page at www.ghchapel.com. Your stories and pictures will serve as a lasting tribute to Richard's life and his impact on those around him.

These services have been entrusted to the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice.