Richard Plager's obituary , Passed away on June 17, 2026 in Tecumseh, Nebraska

Richard Plager

March 17, 1929 - June 17, 2026 (97 years old)

Tecumseh, Nebraska

Richard Plager's obituary , Passed away on June 17, 2026 in Tecumseh, Nebraska

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Richard Plager

March 17, 1929 - June 17, 2026 (97 years old)

Tecumseh, Nebraska

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Richard Plager Obituary

Richard Plager, born on March 17, 1929 in Table Rock, Nebraska, passed away on June 17, 2026. Richard leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred Plager and Lena Plager (Koehler); his wife Vera A. Bohling; his son Gene; his daughter-in-law Pam; his great grandchild Kayla Stevens; his brother Harlan Plager; and his siblings-in-law, Eldon Bartels, Vern Bohling, Evert Boeck, Mervin Geyer, Carol Bohling, Berniece Boeck, Wilma Geyer and Marlene Alberts.

He is survived by: his nephew Greg; his daughter Susan; his son-in-law Bryan Klanecky of Lincoln; his grandchildren, Lesley Slaymaker of Kearney, Lisa (John Stevens) of Kearney, Joel Kerner of Lincoln, Russell (Tiffany Plager) of Wayne, Adam Klanecky and Lindsay Esparrago of Austin, TX; his great grandchildren, Brooklyn and Evan Slaymaker; his grandchildren, Tyler Stevens, Thomas, Nolan, Jenna and Reid Plager; his sister Lois Ann Bartels of Elk Creek; and his siblings-in-law, Carla Plager of Lincoln and Eiber Alberts of Auburn. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wherry Mortuary



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June 23

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202 N 3rd St, Tecumseh, NE 68450

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June 24

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