Richard C. Pedersen, 61, of Fort Calhoun, died Nov. 30, 2002, in Omaha. Graveside services and interment were held at the Fort Calhoun Cemetery.

Richard C. Pedersen was born Feb. 11, 1941, in Omaha.

He is survived by his sons, Chris, Jeff, Richard III, and Randy; eight grandchildren; mother and step-father, Theresa and Theodore J. Peters; step-daughter, Laura Lorraine; ex-wife, Patricia Young Nellor; sister, Michele Jensen; brothers, John, Patrick, and Michael Peters; brother-in-law, Dennis P. Reinkemeyer; aunt, Lola Pedersen, and uncle, Jack Pedersen.

He was preceded in death by his sister, LaMoyne Pedersen Reinkemeyer, and father, Richard C. Pedersen.

Sievers-Sprick Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.