Dick Lowe, 82, of Oakland passed away Friday, July 27, 2018, at his home in Oakland after a long illness.

Dick was born to Gus and Babe Lowe on Feb. 18, 1936, in Herman. He graduated from Herman High School. He formed lifelong friendships in Herman and attended the Herman Alumni Banquet faithfully each year. He grew up playing baseball, ice skating, hunting and hanging out with his buddies.

He married Shirley Petersen on May 8, 1955, in Blair. The couple was married for 63 years. They had three children: Vicki, Gordie and Mike. Family was the most important part of Dick’s life. He attended all the ball games, concerts and celebrations of his children, and later his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing in Minnesota, first as a young boy growing up, and later taking his young family each summer. He was also able to take some of his grandchildren to the same resort and continue this long tradition.

Dick was a hard worker his whole life and loved working with his hands. He built numerous homes, and later in life, he enjoyed fixing up old houses, to resell or rent. Anyone who knew Dick knew he had a great sense of humor. Even when he was in the hospital, he soon had the nurses laughing.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his special cousin, Rosemary Spencer, who was like a sister to him while growing up.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley; brother-in-law, Bob (Colleeta) Petersen of Blair; children, Vicki (Jeff) Nelson of Oakland, Gordie (Janet) Lowe of Morse Bluff, Mike (Angie) Lowe of Arlington; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; special nephews, Kent Petersen and Greg Petersen; and special nieces, Lori Wilburn and Tami Thompson.

Memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 31, 2018, 10:30 a.m., at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland. Visitation is 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Burial will be at the Herman cemetery.

Memorials may be designated to the First Evangelical Church in Oakland, Oakland Golf Club, or Fire and Rescue of your choosing. Pelan Funeral Services are handling arrangements.

#2-Published in the Omaha World Herald July 29, 2018

Lowe, Dick Feb 18, 1936 - Jul 27, 2018 Age 82. Oakland, NE. MEMORIAL SERVICE: Tuesday, July 31, 10:30am at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland. MEMORIAL VISITATION: Tuesday, from 9:30-10:30am, prior to Service also at the Church. Burial at a later date in Herman Cemetery, Herman, NE. MEMORIALS to: First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland; Oakland Golf Club; or Fire and Rescue of your choice. PELAN FUNERAL SERVICES OAKLAND Oakland, NE 402-685-5673 www.pelanfuneralservices.com

#3 Funeral Leaflet

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In Loving Memory of Dick Lowe

82 years, 5 months, 9 days

Born February 18, 1936 Blair, Nebraska; Entered Into Rest July 27, 2018, Oakland, Nebraska

Memorial Service Tuesday, July 31, 2018 10:30 AM First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oakland, Nebraska. Officiating: Rev. Mark Eldal. Special Music: “String of Pearls”-CD; “Moonlight Serenade”, “My Way”, “In The Mood”-CD. Mike Miller, Soloist; Cindy Blanc, Pianist

Honorary Bearers (Grandchildren)

Molly and Mike Miller, Ryan Nelson, Stephen Lowe, Kiley and Conrad Connealy, Sydney and Lucas Brunssen, Sam Lowe, Andrew Lowe, Cory and Dylan Cardiff, Holly Mottershead

(Great-Grandchildren)

Madi Schmidt, Makenna Miller, Eddie Cardiff, Lucas Cardiff, Milo Miller, Merrick Miller, Axel Vance, Myron Connealy, Evelyn Brunssen

Interment at a Later Date:

Herman Cemetery, Herman, Nebraska

Arrangements by Pelan Funeral Services Oakland

Almighty God,
as we play through our 18 holes of life,
we pray that You will give us a drive that’s
both long enough to reach our goals,
and yet straight enough to keep us out of trouble.

Help us avoid the traps and hazards of life.
Nevertheless, should we find ourselves in them,
give us the tools, skills, and desire to escape them with no
penalty. May we always stay within bounds.

Help us to be willing to stand by—and not play through—
those in genuine need. May we always play with honor.

And finally, when we’ve putted out on the 18th green, we
pray that we will have demonstrated the integrity of our
character, so that You will judge us worthy enough to join
Your threesome and play eternally on Your Heavenly course.

Amen.

~~~ Obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~

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