Richard Dean Schellhorn's obituary , Passed away on November 2, 2025 in Fairbury, Nebraska

Richard Dean Schellhorn

December 14, 1938 - November 2, 2025 (86 years old)

Fairbury, Nebraska

Richard Dean Schellhorn's obituary , Passed away on November 2, 2025 in Fairbury, Nebraska

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Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home

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Richard Dean Schellhorn

December 14, 1938 - November 2, 2025 (86 years old)

Fairbury, Nebraska

Richard Dean Schellhorn Obituary

The world bids farewell to Richard Dean Schellhorn (Fairbury, Nebraska), departing on November 2, 2025 at the age of 86. Richard leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Richard Dean Schellhorn or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Weiss and Dora Weiss; his son Chris; and his siblings, Delores, Leona, Irene, Arnold, Elmer, Leland, Wayne and Marvin.

He is survived by: his wife Thelma Simacek of Tobias, NE.; his daughter Cherie Dieken (Bo McShan) of Gibbon; his grandchildren, Tess Trew (Harold) of Anselmo, Teran Schellhorn of Fairbury, Eve Dieken of Minden, Rebecca McShan of Gibbon, Owen, Keegan and Treigh McShan; his great grandchildren, Sieanna of Anselmo, Weston, Tregun, Zaydn Trew of Anselmo, Raedyn and Kaidyn Schellhorn of Fairbury; and his sister-in-law Lorraine Schellhorn of Denver. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Grace Lutheran Church (1100 G St, Fairbury, NE 68352).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home



Sat

Nov 08

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Grace Lutheran Church
1100 G St, Fairbury, NE 68352

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