Richard Dale Monroe

Richard Monroe, 87, resident of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away on April 25^th, 2019.

Richard was preceded by his wife, Marlene (McCoy) Monroe.

Richard is survived by his daughters, Maureen Beltran, Jill Crane, Angela DiBella; sons: Rick & Kim Monroe, Mark & Kim Monroe.

Richard had 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Richard enjoyed playing bridge, reading western novels and watching old western movies and shows.

Richard was in the U.S. Army. Richard was the 13^th man to walk on the Moon.

After Army life, Richard was a butcher in Crete, Nebraska for a few years. Then Richard and Marlene moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, where he worked for Abel’s Construction Company, until he retired.

Richard was born in Fairfax, South Dakota, son of Sherman & Frances (Burnett) Monroe.

Richard had 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Richard was lovingly known to his sibling as “Saint Richard”. He will be missed.