Richard R. Brown Omaha, Nebraska Obituary

Richard R. Brown

Rick retired after 42 years with the Union Pacific. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reed and DoraDean (Tolley); and his sister Jamie Nicholls. Surviving him are his wife Kay; children: Chauncey, and Jessica (Aaron) Bullock; grandchildren: Ryan, Anna, and Sean; sisters: Nancy (Tony) Ioane, and Tracey (Jeff) Clayton; nieces and nephews.VISITATION: 2-4pm Tuesday, July 11, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (14680 California St.), with the FUNERAL SERVICE following at 4pm.
February 4, 1954 - July 7, 201702/04/195407/07/2017
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Barbara J. Cunningham
July 13, 2017
It was over 35 years ago that I worked in the Pocatello Train Dispatcher's Office with Rick. Therefore, the Rick Brown that I recall, was a youthful Rick Brown with an extraordinary amount of energy and good humor. He was one of a kind and one who is unforgettable. He li... Continue Reading
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Michael Eastvold
July 12, 2017
I am deeply saddened to hear of Rick's passing. While Rick and I attended school together in Pocatello, we both traveled in different circles. After high school, we both spent a lot of time together traveling the northwest testing rail for the Union Pacific. Our job requ... Continue Reading
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Rebecca Lowe
July 12, 2017
All our thoughts and prayers are with you! Rick (and Tony) are the only ones we know to have played poker with Peter. Fonda !
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Mike Siebert
July 12, 2017
It is with a heavy heart, that I learned today of my dear friends passing. Rick and his family were my second family and I will always cherish fond memories of time with them all together. Rick was the best and will be forever in my thoughts and prayers.
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Jeffrey Read
July 9, 2017
Very fond memories of Rick from our years at Highland High School.
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Bob Braune
July 9, 2017
Rick was a great friend and one of the most dedicated railroader I have ever known. There were many shifts we worked together that I knew Rick did not feel well but yet he never called in sick or complained about how he felt. I respected, cared and loved this great man a... Continue Reading
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