Donna R Rickels's obituary , Passed away on February 4, 2026 in Omaha, Nebraska

Donna R Rickels

November 6, 1942 - February 4, 2026 (83 years old)

Omaha, Nebraska

Donna R Rickels's obituary , Passed away on February 4, 2026 in Omaha, Nebraska

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Donna R Rickels

November 6, 1942 - February 4, 2026 (83 years old)

Omaha, Nebraska

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Donna R Rickels Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Donna R Rickels in Omaha, Nebraska, who passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donna R Rickels to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Brumshagen and Catherine Brumshagen; and her daughters, Peggie Root and Sara Moya. She is survived by: her husband Rodney Rickels; her children, Bridget Thompson (Jeff), Richard Rickels (Réka), Amybeth Curtis (Paul) and Andy Rickels (Alli); her grandchildren, Ryan, Brooke, Jaiden, Marissa, Nathan, David, Rachel, Benjamin, Henry, Lucy, Carter, Bence and Seth; her great grandchild Mateo; and her siblings, Mary Kay Smith, Nancy Robertson (Chris) and Bill Brumshagen (Joan). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests memorials to VFW Post 2503 (8904 Military Road) and Maple Crest Health Center (2824 N 66th Ave).

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