of the valley, he was loved by his family and respected throughout a long career as a versatile
mechanic by those who worked with him.
He was born to Douglas and Frances (Warden) Lovell on Oct. 29, 1949, in Scottsbluff. He
graduated from Gering High School in 1968 and from Western Nebraska Community College in
Sidney with a degree in mechanics in 1972. He married Linda Simon of Scottsbluff on July 20,
1971. Linda and their children--sons Brian and Benjamin and daughter Erin Holcomb--were
blessed by his affection, inquisitive mind and quirky sense of humor.
Richard was a member of Kiowa Community Church where he enjoyed fellowship and gave
generously of his time.
In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by his mother; son-in-law Matthew Holcomb;
sisters Jean Lovell and Lynn (Ken Kozak) Roberts; and extended family and cousins. He was
preceded in death by his father and by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, David and Vera
Simon.
His family will hold a private service. Cards to the family and donations to Kiowa Community
Church may be sent to Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel, 3201 Ave. B, Scottsbluff, NE, 69361
Condolences may be left at www.dugankramer.com.
