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Jeff Richards

Jeff Richards, age 64 of Blair, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and golfing buddy left this world much too soon on Friday, Aug. 18. Funeral services will be held at First Lutheran Church in Blair on Wednesday, Aug. 23rd at 2 p.m. Graveside services will follow in the Blair Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday Aug. 22nd at Campbell Aman Funeral Home beginning at 3 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. The family requests, in memory of Jeff, that golf attire or casual clothing be worn by those who attend.

Jeff was born and raised in Blair, Nebraska, and attended Blair High school where he was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame for golf.

He earned his teaching degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and started his teaching career in Bennington. He later moved to the insurance industry as an independent agent spanning a career of over 40 years.

His passion for golf was only surpassed by the love he had for his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 33 years Sue Neff-Richards of Blair; daughter Heather and husband John Dennis of San Francisco, Calif.; granddaughter Devan Dennis, and beloved neighborhood grandkids Madyson, Toby and Ryan Ray.

If quality of life is determined by rounds of golf, then Jeff had an amazing life!

#2 Published in the World Herald August 22, 2017

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Jeff Richards, age 64 of Blair, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and golfing buddy left this world much too soon on Friday, August 18, 2017. Jeff was born and raised in Blair, NE and attend Blair High school where he was inducted to the Sports Hall of Fame for golf. He earned his teaching degree from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and started his teaching career in Bennington, NE. He later moved to the insurance industry as an independent agent spanning a career of over 40 years. His passion for golf was only surpassed by the love he had for his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 33 years Sue Neff-Richards of Blair, daughter Heather and husband John Dennis of San Francisco, CA, granddaughter Devan Dennis, and a beloved neighborhood grandkids Madyson, Toby and Ryan Ray. If quality of life is determined by rounds of golf, then Jeff had an amazing life!! FUNERAL SERVICES will be held at First Lutheran Church in Blair on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 2pm. GRAVESIDE SERVICES will follow in the Blair Cemetery. VISITATION will be held Tuesday August 22, 2017 at Campbell Aman Funeral Home beginning at 3pm with family receiving friends from 6-8pm. The family requests, in memory of Jeff, Golf attire or casual clothing be worn by those who attend. CAMPBELL-AMAN FUNERAL HOME 444 S. 17th Blair, NE 402-426-2191 www.campbellaman.com

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In Loving Memory of Jeffrey John Richards

Born April 28, 1952 Blair, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest August 18, 2017 Omaha, Nebraska

Funeral Service 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 23, 2017 First Lutheran Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Amy Krejcarek. Musical Selections: “Here I Am Lord”, “You Raise Me Up”, “Amazing Grace”

Pallbearers: Ed Vanderslice, Phil Steyer, Dr. Joe Shanahan, Steve Shanahan, Bob Autenrieth, Roger Lorsch, Kim Baumert, Gary Combs

Place of Rest: Blair Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska

Campbell-Aman Funeral Home

The Golfer's Prayer

Enlighten me today, Lord, as I approach the looming tees.
Allow me to hit straight and far, and avoid the nearby trees.
Grassy, narrow, winding fairways fill my view up to the hole.
Let my shots fly true, Oh Lord, and give my golf ball a good roll.
Encourage me not to anger when I swing and things go wrong.

Bless me with patience to know my next ball could go long.
If one day I outplay my group, and beat all my scores from the past,
Remind me to be humble; next time I could be last.
Deliver my golf shots over still waters and avoid sand trap banks.
find peace in You when out of bounds due to hooks, slices, and shanks.
Enjoyment comes from knowing your love for a golfer like me is true.

Playing golf is just a game; the real contest is living for You.
All I ask is for Your Grace, to play righteously through the last hole.
Renewing my Faith in You, Oh Lord, and restoring this Golfer's Soul.
~~~Obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska~~~

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