BORN

1930

DIED

2017

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Richard Monnier Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 29, 2017.

Richard Lee Monnier



May 11, 1930—June 28, 2017



Richard Lee Monnier was born May 11, 1930 on a ranch south of Kilgore, NE to George and Goldie (Couser) Monnier. He attended school at Plum Brush near his home and graduated from Kilgore High School in 1948. In 1951, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served until he received an honorable discharge following the death of his father. He then returned to the Monnier Ranch to help his family. He married his sweetheart Alice Faubion in Cody, NE on December 28, 1952. They lived on the ranch south of Kilgore for a couple of years and then moved to Lincoln, NE. He was a mechanic at American Stores Packing Plant for 28 years. December 1959, they purchased their farm near Raymond, NE where they raised their family, farmed and raised cattle. He built their home, farm sheds, corrals, and some of the farm equipment. He resided there until his death. He loved playing music with his family which led to the creation of the family band, “The Midnite Sun,” who played many dates in the late 60s and 70s. He loved his family, spending time with them, vacationing, attending Grand Ole Opry shows, music festivals, and rodeos. He played his mandolin at jam sessions and parades locally and in Texas where he wintered, until his death.



He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Alice (Faubion) Monnier; his brothers, Robert (Shirley) and Clifford Monnier; son-in-law, Kevin Mason; and his special friend, Betty Wolfe. Richard is survived by his children; Janice (Kerry) Stuhmer of Central City, NE, Jeanne (Dr. Dennis) Pestal of Fort Calhoun, NE, Donna Mason of Weeping Water, NE, and Jimmy (Nancy) Monnier of Raymond, NE; brothers; Donald Monnier of Bellevue, NE, Merritt (Anita) Monnier of Casper, WY, and Jerry (Donna) Monnier of Nampa, ID, sisters; Edith (Pete) Peterson of Blue Springs, MO, and Mavis (Robert) Goodwin of North Platte, NE; sisters-in-law, Marlene Monnier of Hermantown, MN, Inga Gonzalez of Flower Mound, TX, Marlene Flowerday of Murfreesboro, TN, Joyce Comstock of Ankeny, IA; brothers-in-law, Dick Schied of Apache Junction, AZ, and Franklyn Faubion of Reed Springs, MO; 12 grandchildren; Travis (Kimberly) Stuhmer, Sarah (Ryan) Schoen, Tammy (Erik) Erickson, Samuel (Stephanie) Stuhmer, Joanna Stuhmer (fiancé, Curtis Heuermann), Dr. Justin (Melissa) Malone, Heather (Todd) Fredericksen, Jacob (Kimberly) Malone, Jacquelyn (Joshua) Dishman, Patrick (Desiree) Saxton, Nicholas Monnier, and Brent Monnier; 24 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.



Visitation: Sunday, July 2, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home.



Funeral Service: Monday, July 3, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at United Lutheran Church, 5945 Fremont Street Lincoln. A luncheon will follow the service.



Interment: Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery, 6700 S.14th St. at 2:00 p.m. (Meet at Gate 2)



Memorials to:



Raymond Fire Department



United Lutheran Church



Family to be used for a project to promote and preserve old time country music

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July 2, 2017

Pat Grimes

Sending my sympathy and condolences to Dick's family. Enjoyed his Mandolin playing and his humor at the Country Jams in Cortland. He will be greatly missed. I was fortunate to be at the June 22nd Jam in Cortland where he and several family members shared their talents. God Bless you at this time and know that you will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Pat Grimes

June 29, 2017

Tonda Pruitt

RIP Uncle Bill. Your music, teasing and laughter will be missed.

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