Richard “Dick” Alvin Stull, of Bridgeport, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, after a life marked by devotion to family, faith, agriculture, and banking. Born on December 1, 1941, in Alliance, Nebraska, to Leslie A. and Dorothy V. Stull, Dick was the fifth of six children. He was raised on the family farm in Box Butte County during the years of World War II, an era that shaped his strong work ethic and appreciation for community and country.
Dick attended Rural District #58, graduated from Alliance High School with the Class of 1959, and continued his education at Boise Junior College, Chadron State College, and the Colorado School of Banking. He remained a lifelong learner and advocate for agriculture and banking, serving on the Nebraska Bankers Association Lending Committee, including a term as chairman.
On August 31, 1963, Dick married Dorothy “Dot” Clare Beal, the love of his life and devoted wife for nearly 52 years. Together they built a strong and loving family, raising seven children, welcoming eighteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren, with a seventeenth great-grandchild on the way. Dick often credited Dot for her unwavering support, encouragement, and partnership throughout every chapter of his life.
Faith was the cornerstone of Dick’s life and guided his actions, relationships, and service to others. He was a devoted member of the Catholic Church and was deeply committed to his parish. He generously shared his time and talents through many areas of parish life. He served as a Eucharistic Minister, was an active member of the Parish Council, and was deeply involved in the Knights of Columbus, where he found fellowship and opportunities to serve his community. He also participated faithfully in the That Man Is You men's group, strengthening both his spiritual life and his commitment to living out his faith as a husband, father, and friend. His unwavering devotion to God and the Church left a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Dick dedicated more than 60 years to the banking profession, serving communities throughout Nebraska across seven decades. He began his career at The Guardian State Bank in Alliance in 1963 and went on to serve in leadership roles at the Bank of Valentine, The Bridgeport State Bank, Western Bank, Western Nebraska National Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, and later Farmers State Bank, now known as Nebraska Bank.
In 2011, alongside family members, he helped acquire and grow Farmers State Bank, expanding its presence in western Nebraska. He took immense pride in the employees, customers, shareholders, and communities that became part of the Nebraska Bank family. His career was marked by steadfast leadership, a commitment to agricultural lending, and a deep belief that community banks play a vital role in the success of rural America.
Dick is survived by his son-in-law Nick Lapaseotes, Bridgeport, NE; Andrew (Becky) Stull, Kearney, NE; Stephen (Vicki) Stull, Hickman, NE; Julie (Doug) Hadden, Bridgeport, NE; Mike (Tara) Stull, Spearfish, SD; Jody (Jeff) Foster, Dacono, CO; and Chris (Andrea) Stull, Timnath, CO; eighteen grandchildren: Alexa (Eric) Gutierrez, Nicholas (Manda) Lapaseotes, Hannah (Austin) Doyle, Colton (Jayden) Stull, Ashlie Hadden, Samantha (Evan) Hoppens, Karsen Stull, Braeden Stull, Lily Stull, Liam Stull, Emersyn Stull, Christian Weitzel, Jillian Weitzel (Owen Foster), Stella Weitzel (Lane Goodrich), Ginger Foster, Josephine Foster, Jared Stull, and Ryan Stull; seventeen great-grandchildren: Delilah, Charlie, and Baby Gutierrez; Rhett, Breck, and Ellie Lapaseotes; Bexley and Banks Doyle; Renlee, Grayson, and Lenna Stull; Abel, Alexander, Clara, and Graham Hoppens; Buck Foster; Nash Goodrich; siblings: Marian Dalton, Boise, ID; Jacci Irwin, Scottsbluff, NE; David Stull, McCook, NE; Cheryl (Rick) Rawle, Mountain Home, AR; and fiancé Karen Siegfried, Scottsbluff, NE.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dot Stull, parents Leslie and Dorothy Stull, daughter Angie Lapaseotes, siblings Jack Dalton, Don and Harriett Stull, James Irwin, and Marilyn Stull.
Dick will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, banker, and friend. His legacy lives on through the family he cherished, the communities he served, and the countless lives he influenced through his humility, gratitude, and faith.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 20 from 2:00 - 5:30 p.m. at All Souls Catholic Church in Bridgeport, followed by a Rosary at 5:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at All Souls Catholic Church with Father Tim Stoner, Father Reggie Urban, Father Bryan Ernest, and Father Gerald Harr presiding. Burial will follow at Oregon Trail Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to All Souls Catholic Church and Morrill County Community Hospital. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.bridgeportmemorialchapel.com for the Stull family. Bridgeport Memorial Chapel is assisting with services.
