Frank John Riha

He was one of 14 children born in Omaha, NE on the family farm, August 29, 1936. His

parents were Louis and Mary (Turnovsky) Riha.

Frank attended South High School and later left to help out on the farm. He served in the

Army reserves for 6 years. On December 27, 1958 he married Kathleen Krajicek. They were

together over 64 years. They have 3 children: Deb and her husband Ed Harris, Joe and his

wife Ann (Liebentritt), Linda and her husband Chris Scholting. There are 10 grandchildren:

Daniel Harris, Jessica Harris and Katie Huppert, Jacki, Nick, Paul, and Corey Riha, Haylie

Rodgers, Abbie Meyer, and Samantha Scholting. Also Frank has 6 great-grand children.

In 1971 Frank bought a farm near Springfield, Ne and moved the family there. He took up

construction in his 60’s and created lake properties, having over 60 tenants. He continued to

farm until an injury made it difficult for him to work. Frank served on several boards including

the Farmer’s Coop, the American Legion, and the Springfield Volunteer Fire Department He

was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Springfield, NE.

Frank loved the Sarpy County Fair and especially the tractor pulls. He won first place several

years in the pulls and always enjoyed participating. He also loved the car races and watched

them every Sunday. He enjoyed fast cars, especially his 57 Chevy, going to the casino, poker

parties, home brew, and Falstaff Beer! Those who knew Frank will miss visiting with him, his

unselfish ways, and his sweetcorn!

In addition to his children, Frank is survived by brothers Vic (Bev Forman) and Vince (JoEllen

Hlavacek) Riha, sisters Lillian Cabiness (Bill ), Mary Ann Moore, Julie Diehm, (Ed) Barb

Wilhalm, (Russ), Virg Baye (Mike ) and Ev Hans. Sisters in-law Shirley (Hrabik ) Riha, Jan

(Lawver) Riha, Jan (Broders) Riha.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Shirley, and brothers Billy, Louie, Ted, Tom

and brother-in-law Bob Moore.

Services: Visitation at Kahler-Dolce, Papillion, Monday, October 9 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

Funeral at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Springfield, NE, October 10 at 10:00 am

Burial at St. John’s Cemetery in Bellevue.

Memorials suggested to Springfield Volunteer Fire Department.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.KahlerDolceMortuary.com for the Riha family.