1940
2017
Dick Burchfield, 76, passed away on June 16, 2017, surrounded by family. Dick Burchfield was born on August 30, 1940, in Spokane, Washington. He spent most of his childhood in central Nebraska.
Dick enlisted in the military in Central City in 1957 (Army Reserve) became a Marine in 1959, and retired from the Marines in October of 1979.
Dick married Nyla Moyer on June 13, 1987, the love of his life, and they recently celebrated thirty wonderful years of marriage.
Dick loved his family, home, friends, gardening, and giving people a hard time. Known as the “Godfather of Spruce Street” and also the rescuer of many. Proud to be Polish, a Marine, a daddy, a granddad, a storyteller, and co-owner of “Grand Central Station.”
Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Dick Burchfield and Irene Swirczek Perry, and brother Nels Perry.
Survivors include his wife, Nyla, children: Andy Burchfield (Twylar Harvell), Lisa Burchfield, Laura Burchfield-Martin, Sheri (Paul) Moss and Michael (Kristen) Douglass, Jr.; brother Andy Perry; sisters Kay Johns and Sam Stokes; grandchildren: Arianna and Lonen George, Richard English, Dillon and Mason Martin, Michael Glantz, Bradley and Patrick Moss, James (Stephanie) Douglass, Billie, Corrinne, and Camden Douglass; Great-grandchildren: Faith and Carson Glantz; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, June 19, 2017, 10:00 am with a visitation one hour prior to the service at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th Street Lincoln, NE. wwlincolnfh.com. Memorials to the family.
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July 30, 2017
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Steve Ketelhut
Oh my goodness, I am shocked and saddened. I was just looking up Dicks phone number for a job application, and I read that he passed away last month. I am so sorry I missed the funeral and paying my respects to Dicks life. I worked with and for Dick for 3 1/2 years at the Denney Federal Bldg. When you spend that amount of time with someone on a daily basis, you get to know them well, and form a bond. Dick was a Marine through and through and in the beginning we didnt always see eye to eye on everything, but in a few months we formed a friendship and mutual respect for each other. I admired his courage, and straight forward attitude. I hope his family members will accept my sincere regards , and deepest condolences.
June 17, 2017
Linda and Ed Piper
Lisa..Ed and I are so sorry that you have lost your dad. We did not have the privilege of knowing him but he must have been a wonderful man because he has an amazing daughter. We love you and are praying for you and your family.
June 17, 2017
Debbie Piner
Burt, Twylar and family. We are keeping you guys in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that you will receive comfort in knowing that your family here in NC loves you. Joey, Debbie and Nicole
June 17, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
June 17, 2017
Gina and Pat Brophy
Nyla, Laura, Lisa, Andy, Mike and Sheri, Pat and I are so saddened by the loss of Dick. Dick was a great friend to us and we enjoyed countless hours of conversation with him and all of your family. We have so many great memories at your house with all of you and it won't be the same without him. Please know that we are praying for him and all of you. HIs suffering has ended and now he can watch over all of us with a smile on his face. God bless to all of you. Love, Pat and Gina Brophy
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