Home > United States of America > Nebraska > Holt County > O'Neill > O'Neill Cemetery > Richard Francis “Dick” McLain

Richard Francis “Dick” McLain

View larger map

Birth	:	3 Jul 1924 Greeley County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	11 Nov 2017 O'Neill, Holt County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	O'Neill Cemetery, O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4634200, -98.6560600
Description	:	****************************************** A Memorial Mass for Richard “Dick” McLain, age 93, of O’Neill will be 10:30 AM Thursday, November 16, 2017, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in O’Neill. Inurnment will follow in the O’Neill Cemetery with Military Honors by the O’Neill American Legion Simonson Post #93. Memorial Visitation will be Wednesday, November 15, 2017, from 5-8 PM with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 PM, at Biglin’s Mortuary in O’Neill. Dick passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill. Memorials may be made to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in O’Neill or The O’Neill... Read More	****************************************** A Memorial Mass for Richard “Dick” McLain, age 93, of O’Neill will be 10:30 AM Thursday, November 16, 2017, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in O’Neill. Inurnment will follow in the O’Neill Cemetery with Military Honors by the O’Neill American Legion Simonson Post #93. Memorial Visitation will be Wednesday, November 15, 2017, from 5-8 PM with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 PM, at Biglin’s Mortuary in O’Neill. Dick passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill. Memorials may be made to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in O’Neill or The O’Neill American Legion Simonson Post #93. Richard Francis McLain was born on July 3, 1924 in Greeley County, Nebraska to Arthur and Wilhelmina (Bernt) McLain. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 1942. Dick enlisted in the United States Navy. He was stationed on the USS North Carolina battleship. After he was honorably discharged on January 29, 1946, he returned to Nebraska. Dick married Margaret “Marge” Smolla on July 10, 1948 in Grand Island. To this union, five children were born, Charles, Deb, Cindy, Mary Sue, and Lori. Dick and Marge were married for 66 years when Marge passed away in 2014. At the time of his retirement, he worked for the City of O’Neill Water Department. Dick enjoyed trying out new recipes. If he marked the recipe card, you knew he thought it was good. He also liked to fish, especially when he was catching blue gills. Dick was also an avid baseball fan, spending many summer nights up at the ballpark, watching ballgames. He found his greatest joy in spending time with his grandchildren. On many occasions, when the house was overflowing with family, Dick would get out cards for a game of Pitch. Dick is survived by his five children, Charlie McLain and wife, Millie, of Chino Valley, AZ, Deb Nelson and husband, Larry, of O’Neill, NE, Cindy Friedrichs and husband, Warren, of Spokane, WA, Mary Sue Saif and husband, Mike, of Lincoln, NE, Lori Beck and husband, Ron, of Atkinson, NE; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one sister, Judy Ita of Ericson, NE; brother, Pat McLain and wife, Jan, of Ewing, NE; sister in law, Elma McLain of Elgin, NE; brother in law, LeRoy Johnson of Omaha, NE; many nieces and nephews. Dick was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Marge in 2014; two brothers, Don and Charles McLain; one sister, Marge Johnson; and one brother in law, Don Ita. (biglinsmortuary.com/obituary)

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Richard Francis “Dick” McLain's memorial?
Richard Francis “Dick” McLain's memorial is located at: O'Neill Cemetery, O'Neill, Holt County, USA.
When did Richard Francis “Dick” McLain death?
Richard Francis “Dick” McLain death on 11 Nov 2017 in O'Neill, Holt County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Richard Francis “Dick” McLain's memorial?
Latitude: 42.4634200
Longitude: -98.6560600

Family Members:

Parent

Arthur Charles McLain

(1897 - 1989)

Wilhelmina A. Bernt McLain

(1900 - 1993)

Spouse

Margaret Mary “Marge” Smolla McLain

(1927 - 2014)

Siblings

Donald P McLain

(1923 - 1989)

Patrick Jules “Pat” McLain

(1934 - 2021)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. O'Neill Cemetery
O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4634200, -98.6560600

2. Saint Theresa Church Cemetery
O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4366770, -98.6484440

3. Prairie Home Cemetery
Emmet, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5005500, -98.8139300

4. Mennonite Cemetery
O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5960000, -98.7170000

5. Prospect Hill Cemetery
Opportunity, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5966700, -98.5740800

6. Inman Cemetery
Inman, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3532982, -98.5235977

7. Black Bird Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6241220, -98.6350960

8. Anson Cemetery
Atkinson, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6083650, -98.7985300

9. Page Cemetery
Page, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4005000, -98.4044000

10. Powell Grove Cemetery
Opportunity, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6107000, -98.4723000

11. Mineola Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6105995, -98.4524994

12. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6818830, -98.6389230

13. Paddock Cemetery
Midway, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6834380, -98.5887760

14. Catalpa Grove Cemetery
Catalpa, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6522800, -98.8435670

15. Lambert Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4300003, -98.3383026

16. Scottville Cemetery
O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6834120, -98.5120140

17. Jansen Pioneer Cemetery
Atkinson, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6087040, -98.9327960

18. Wooden Shoe Cemetery
Atkinson, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6164930, -98.9320870

19. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Atkinson, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5358696, -98.9896088

20. Woodlawn Cemetery
Atkinson, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5377998, -98.9891968

21. Chambers Cemetery
Chambers, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2115800, -98.7527900

22. Hainesville Cemetery
O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5600000, -98.3240000

23. Phoenix Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7252998, -98.7846985

24. Grimton Cemetery
Walnut, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5247002, -98.2780991