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Richard Dee “Dick” Christian

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Birth	:	14 Dec 1930 Beaver Crossing, Seward County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	6 Feb 2010 Seward, Seward County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Prince George's County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.7344017, -76.8328018
Description	:	Son of Carl William and Dorothy Mildred (Vogt) Christian. Richard attended Beaver Crossing Public School graduating with the class of 1949. He enlisted in the U.S. Army July 31, 1951 and served most of his time in Germany HQ Co 109th Engrs. Battalion 7th Army at Manheim, Germany. Richard returned home from Germany in July of 1953 and remained in the Army Reserves until July 1959 and received his honorable discharge on July 30, 1959. Richard was honored with a 50-year membership with Holmes American Legion Post No. 178 at Beaver Crossing on March 15, 2003. He had served as the... Read More	Son of Carl William and Dorothy Mildred (Vogt) Christian. Richard attended Beaver Crossing Public School graduating with the class of 1949. He enlisted in the U.S. Army July 31, 1951 and served most of his time in Germany HQ Co 109th Engrs. Battalion 7th Army at Manheim, Germany. Richard returned home from Germany in July of 1953 and remained in the Army Reserves until July 1959 and received his honorable discharge on July 30, 1959. Richard was honored with a 50-year membership with Holmes American Legion Post No. 178 at Beaver Crossing on March 15, 2003. He had served as the Post Commander in 1966. Richard was a member of the Crete Berean Church, Seward/Milford Gideon Camp, a life member of the National Rifle Association, past member of Voiture 103 40 Et 8 in Lincoln, past member of Beaver Crossing Volunteer Fire Department, the Beaver Crossing Chamber of Commerce and the Beaver Crossing Community Betterment Council. Richard was a working part of the Christian Service Station and Garage with Tank Wagon Service to the farming community for over 40 years. In the Fall of 1953, Richard, brother-in-law, Berle Noler and father, Carl Christian were made equal partners of Christian Service. On September 5, 1954, Richard was united in marriage to Joyce Nadene White at the Methodist Church in Beaver Crossing and to this happy union three children were born Brad Lee, Debra Ann and Terri Lynn. Richard accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of his life in November 1970. He was an active member for several years of Lay Witness Teams sharing his testimony of faith in many church gatherings. After the death of his father and brother-in-law it came to a time he could not carry on the business by himself and the station/garage was sold in November of 1983. Richard then took employment in the tire shop of Wheeler's Country General Farm Store in Seward selling and repairing tires and helping people "get back on the road"-he loved people. Richard and Joyce moved to Seward in August of 1993 to be closer to their jobs. Richard retired in September of 1998. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Dorothy Christian; brothers-in-law, Berle Noler and Leroy Butler; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Lois Babel; sisters-in-law, Joye Beth White and Evelyn White and a niece Candas Fain. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Joyce Christian of Seward; son, Brad Christian of Clatonia; daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Loren Larrabee of Arvada, CO and Terri and Gordon Stutzman of Beaver Crossing; eight grandchildren, Heather and Kendal Christian, Ben, Josh and Chad Larrabee, Tyler, Carson and Kody Stutzman; three great-grandchildren, Jaylen, Grant and Owen Larrabee; sister, Sherry Noler of Beaver Crossing, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robert White of Lincoln, Edna Moon of Central City, AR, and George and Sandy White of Houston, TX; seven nieces, Becky, Kris, Karen, Deanna, Kathy, Olivia and Leah; five nephews, Kelly, Charles, Corbin, Rodney and Johnny; other relatives and a host of friends.

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Richard Dee “Dick” Christian's memorial is located at: Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Prince George's County, USA.
When did Richard Dee “Dick” Christian death?
Richard Dee “Dick” Christian death on 6 Feb 2010 in Seward, Seward County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Richard Dee “Dick” Christian's memorial?
Latitude: 38.7344017
Longitude: -76.8328018

Family Members:

Parent

Carl William Christian

(1906 - 1978)

Dorothy Maude Vogt Christian

(1911 - 1984)

Spouse

Joyce N. Christian

(1936 - unknow)

Siblings

Carol Lee “Sherry” Christian Noler

(1932 - 2020)

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Coordinate: 38.7344017, -76.8328018

2. Boy's Village of Maryland Cemetery
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4. Cheltenham United Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.7129200, -76.7832200

13. Sim Grave Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.7455200, -76.7777700

14. Resurrection Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.7798309, -76.8544388

15. Townshend Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.7045479, -76.8823318

16. Forest Hills Memorial Gardens
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Coordinate: 38.7410800, -76.8978400

17. Poplar Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.7854118, -76.8436661

18. Saint Thomas Episcopal Church Cemetery
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19. Saint John the Evangelist Cemetery
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20. Duvall Family Cemetery
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21. Saint Simons Episcopal Chapel Cemetery
Prince George's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7442017, -76.7544022

22. Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.7689018, -76.8996964

23. Saint Mary's Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
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24. Marbury Fendall Family Cemetery
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