Richard A. LaBrie Grand Island, Nebraska Obituary

Richard A. LaBrie

<p>Richard A. LaBrie, 70, of Giltner died Sunday Nov. 6, 2022 at CHI Health St. Francis.</p><p><br></p><p>Funeral service will be at 10:30 am, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 at Stockham Community Church. The Reverend Rick Bartek will officiate. Burial will be at 2:00pm at Cedarview Cemetery in Doniphan with military honors. Visitation will be from 4-7pm on Nov. 11th, 2022 at Stockham Community Church. Apfel Funeral Home is assisting the family.</p><p><br></p><p>Richard was born on Jan. 18, 1952 in Hastings, NE to Glenn A. and Luyre A. (Rader) LaBrie. He grew up in Giltner on the family farm and graduated from Giltner Public Schools in 1970. He enlisted in the United States Navy and departed for basic training in San Diego a few days after graduation. He then went to Submarine training in Virginia, followed by nuclear training in Charleston, SC where he quickly moved to the top of his class and was part of the bugle corps.</p><p><br></p><p>While in Charleston, he met Toni L. Pennell and they were united in marriage on August 3, 1973 at Canaan Baptist Church. They lived in Hanahan, SC and then moved to Honolulu, HA where he was stationed in the Navy. He was a Missile Tech assigned to the nuclear submarine The USS Theodore Roosevelt SSBN 600, which traveled between Hawaii and Guam.</p><p><br></p><p>In the Spring of 1976, he was honorably discharged and moved back to Nebraska to farm. In 1980, he moved to the family farm in Giltner to do what he always loved on the land he grew up farming with his dad. In addition to farming, he also drove semi for nearly 35 years.</p><p><br></p><p>He was a hard worker, who loved his family and studying God’s word. He also loved to talk. He had so many interesting stories. Watching him battle cancer this past year taught all of his loved ones a lesson in endurance and to never give up. He leaves behind a very large family who loved him very much and a legacy of faith and strength.</p><p><br></p><p>Survivors: His wife Toni L. LaBrie of Giltner, NE.</p><p>His Children: David LaBrie and wife Tracey of Lincoln, NE; Richard LaBrie of Houston, TX; Jesse LaBrie of Grand Island, NE; Sarah Follett and husband Josh of York, NE; Lori Inman and husband Drew of Fulshear, TX; Jason LaBrie and fiancé Cheri of Aurora, NE; Jeremy LaBrie and wife Sara of McCook, NE.</p><p>His Grandchildren: Jordan LaBrie, Jamion LaBrie, Tasha Slawson, Preston LaBrie, Ayla LaBrie, Ayva LaBrie, Josiah LaBrie, Elijah LaBrie, Ezekiel Follett, Tirzah Follett, Austin Inman, Kyrstin Inman, Keely Inman, Cheyanne Diessner, Cierra Diessner, Cooper Diessner, Cayl Diessner, Camden LaBrie, Sutton LaBrie, and Shyla LaBrie.</p><p>His Great-Grandchildren: Daniel LaBrie, Jayden LaBrie, Claire Slawson.</p><p>His Brothers and Sisters: Jody LaBrie, Donna Simcoe, JoAnne and husband Tom Lambert, Tom and wife Parma LaBrie, Tim and wife Lori LaBrie, Francis and wife Lea LaBrie, Jeff and wife Sharlene LaBrie and brother-in-law Loren Baxa. Brother-in-law Butch Pennell and Mike Pennell. Sister-in-Law Deb and husband Jim Harris.</p><p><br></p><p>Preceded in Death by: His granddaughter Elizabeth Faith LaBrie. His parents Glenn and Luyre LaBrie. His Sister Margaret Baxa. His brother David LaBrie. His sister-in-law Carol LaBrie and Sandy LaBrie. His brother-in-law Don Simcoe. His father-in-law and mother-in-law Fred and Jean Pennell. His sister-in-law Brenda Pennell. His nephew Bartt LaBrie and his great-nephew Elliot Lambert.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
January 18, 1952 - November 6, 202201/18/195211/06/2022
Share Obituary:

Share a memory

Add to your memory
Photos/Video
Candle
Mementos

Tribute wall

B
Brenda Mross
November 15, 2022
Dearest LaBrie Family,

We who are connected by blood share family ties that go beyond the physical. While none of us were able to be there with you, we feel your pain and the overwhelming love Richard and those who've gone on before him have left in their wake.

Thi...
Continue Reading
J
Jeff, Kelcy, Glenn, Taylor and Grant Ruggles
November 11, 2022
With love and hugs,
Vivid Recollections

Vivid Recollections was purchased for the family of Richard A. LaBrie. Send flowers

C
Chris and Kim LaBrie
November 10, 2022
With deepest sympathy,
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum

Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Richard A. LaBrie. Send flowers

O
Olga LaBrie
November 10, 2022
Dear Toni and the LaBrie Family! We wish your strength in these trying times! Richard is in a great place now! With all our love, Ayla, Olga and Leah!
Love's Journey

Love's Journey was purchased for the family of Richard A. LaBrie. Send flowers

K
Kathi Doyle
November 10, 2022
We are so lucky to have had known Richard. He was a creative, industrious person who was so much fun. We always looked forward to going to LaBries. He enriched our childhood memories and he will be greatly missed.
I am so sorry for your heartbreak.
T
Tasha
November 9, 2022
Grandpa, thank you for helping to raise me into the person I am today and always being there for the big moments in my life. I miss you every day and cherish all of our sweet memories. I love you so much.
+ 2
J
Jim Sandman
November 9, 2022
Dear Toni, family and friends of Richard,
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans, we offer our sincere condolences at Richard´s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are always saddened whenever a fellow "Bubblehead" departs on Ete...
Continue Reading
A
Anonymous
November 9, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you today and always. Rest in peace Uncle Richard. Sincerely, Meagan, John, Alex, Evan, Ellie, & Abbie
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum

Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Richard A. LaBrie. Send flowers

S
Sharon Godwin
November 9, 2022
We met Rich & Toni during Rich’s time as a Submariner. We have had a connection with them since. We had the pleasure of visiting with them on the first farm they had. We cherish those memories and our thoughts will always think of Rich and Toni living a good life with... Continue Reading
A
Aimee LaBrie
November 9, 2022
My Uncle Richard was a kind person. I remember when he came to visit Nebraska from Hawaii with Dave and Richard and Toni after he and Toni were first married. I admired Toni because she had such long, beautiful hair, and reminded me of Cher (this was the early 70s). I l... Continue Reading