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Richard A. (Dick) Vercruysse, age 75, of Blair passed away Oct. 23, 2021.

Dick was born on Nov. 26, 1945, in Omaha to Arthur and Irene (Brown) Vercruysse. He graduated from Bennington High School in 1964 and Doane College in 1968. He joined the U.S. Navy upon graduation becoming a pilot and flight instructor. After his discharge he began a career in the flour milling industry managing mills in Omaha, Minneapolis, Grand Forks, Kansas City and Hudson, N.Y., before moving back to Nebraska to farm with his dad.

On the farm north of Blair he revived his love of horseback riding, raising longhorns and affinity for classic cars.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Myrna; children, Elizabeth, Todd, Dan, and Andrea; stepchildren, Tom, Tammi, Herta and Tonya; 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sister, Bonnie (Jim) Vandenberg and nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be directed to Doane University in Crete.

Memorial Service will be held Thursday Oct. 28 at 10:30 a.m., at First Lutheran Church in Blair. Graveside service will follow at the Blair Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m., at Campbell Aman Funeral Home.

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In Loving Memory of Richard A. Vercruysse

Born November 26, 1945 Omaha, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest October 23, 2021 Blair, Nebraska

Funeral Service 10:30 am Thursday, October 28, 2021 First Lutheran Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Rod Hansen P.M.A. Organist: Clare Cowing. Musical Selections: "Eternal Father Strong To Save" #756; "Amazing Grace" #779

Pallbearers: Jeff Hoier, Buck Hoier, Jacob Becerra, Tom Moen, Brad Vandenberg, Jason Vandenberg

Military Graveside Services: Blair Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska

Military Honors provided by Herman American Legion-- Jackson Peck Post #274

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

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