Monday, February 15, 2016 ~ 2:30 pm
Greenwood United Methodist Church ~ Greenwood, Nebraska
Military Honors by U.S. Air Force and Ashland American Legion #129
Private Interment
Greenwood Memorial Cemetery ~ Greenwood, Nebraska
In care of the family for future designation
Richard L. Lloyd, 84 of Lincoln, NE, formerly of Greenwood, died Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at his home in Lincoln. Richard was born September 18, 1931 in Concordia, KS to Clifford Henry and Lillie May (Spicer) Lloyd. He graduated from Concordia High School in 1950. On July 18, 1954, he was married to Ilene Dochow in Concordia, KS. Richard served his country in the U.S. Air Force in Korea during the Korean War. He worked many years for Western Electric/AT&T/Lucent as a tool and die maker. Richard was a member of the American Legion and VFW.
He is survived by wife of 61 years Ilene Lloyd; children: Gregg (Kathryn) Lloyd of Greenwood and Sheri (Allan) Salber of Warrington, OR; grandchildren: Carrie (Jeff) Salber-Doner, Kevin Lloyd, Joshua Salber, and Ellen Lloyd; great-grandchildren: Trevor Doner and Sarah Doner; sisters: Sharon Riggs of Lincoln and Linda (Bob) Harness of El Lago, TX.
He was preceded in death by parents Clifford and Lillie Lloyd; brothers John and Jerry Lloyd; sister Lorraine Stratton.
We are very sorry for you loss Aunt Ilene, Gregg, Sheri, and family. Uncle Richard was a good man, and always patient and kind with us kids. I’ll miss him a lot.
As we say in the Navy – Fair winds and following seas Rich, have a safe journey.
Deepest heartfelt sympathy to you all.
Thoughts and prayers continuing.
Many great memories of Uncle Richard!!!!!
Many nice memories of Rich and his family. They always treated us so well.
So sorry to hear the sad news. Rich was a good and kind man. We always enjoyed visits with him, and know he will be greatly missed.
We’re so sorry you lost your dad Sheri…our condolences to you and the family…The Bastianis. ❤️?
Uncle Rich always made me laugh. Prayers for Ilene and all the family.
Thinking of you all at this sad time . My deepest sympathy to you all. God Bless You.
I am a phlebotomist who worked where Richard doctored, he was so nice and polite and always made it a point to call me by my name. I just want you to know you are all in my thoughts.
I was just talking to my Mom (Marjorie Sutter) in Lincoln and she mentioned that Richard had passed. I am sorry for your loss. My Mom and Dad lived next door to the Lloyd’s on Burlington many yrs ago. In fact, my Mom just told me that Mrs. Lloyd babysat my bros and sister when my Mom went to the hospital to have me. My Mom has many fond memories of the Lloyds. My deepest sympathy to all of your family.
Sharon and Family, Sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. May God Bless you and the family and help guide you in your recovery of losing a loved one. Richard will always be in the hearts and minds of everyone’s life he has touched. Genelle Jungbluth
Uncle Rich was a great man. I always managed to learn something from him every time I had a chance to be around him, and I always enjoyed his sense of humor. I’m very sorry for you loss Aunt Mert, Gregg, Sheri and family and wish I could be there. RIP Uncle Rich.
Illene,and Family….Deepest Sympathy,Peace and Prayers.Sorry to hear of “Dick’s” passing,always had a story,and loved talking about his military experiences.May you all find comfort in memories that you hold in your hearts.
Gary and Leslie Krings
My most sincere condolences to Aunt Mert, Gregg, Sheri and families. Here is a tribute honoring Uncle Richard, I hope it brings a comforting smile to know how much he meant to our entire Lloyd family.
A Good Man.
About the best description that any man could hope to earn, and uncle Richard was that and more. Rich was the consummate family man, a pillar of his community, the patriarch of the Lloyd family for 30 years (carrying on so many of Grandpa Lloyd’s best traits), and he faithfully represented the Lloyd family by attending every family funeral in Kansas and Missouri. I admired and respected Rich very much.
He was a role model with high integrity and unquestioned character. He was a devoted husband of 61 years, a father who was very proud of the people his children grew to be, and a happy grandfather. He loved, was committed to and provided for his family. He was ingenious and industrious – a craftsman extraordinaire who especially enjoyed building things with Gregg. He was a hard worker who never expected anything he didn’t earn, and he always stood up for himself. As a veteran of the USAF, he fought for our country in the Korean War.
Rich lived life fully, including exercise and being active, having hobbies and starting a business. He laughed easily, knew how to have fun, and had some great stories! Growing up I always looked forward to getting to go to Greenwood, highlights of my youth that were always sure to create lasting memories. Of the many wonderful memories, here are some of my favorites involving Rich.
Watching the 1971 Nebraska – Oklahoma game on TV in Greenwood (so exciting and great finish, but I never had to pee so many times in three hours). Christmas Eves with great food, laughs and Rich and Gregg’s gag gifts for uncle Jerry. Running on the sand bars, fishing trotlines and finding morel mushrooms along the Platte River. “It’s root beer”…not, when he and Jerry tricked me into tasting a beer. Waking one morning to find everything covered with a half-inch coating of ice – perfect for riding the mini-bike and making sliding donuts in front of the house! Riding to Greenwood with Grandpa and Rich in the front seat and Gregg and me in the back, and pulling grandpa’s leg about how fast we could change a tire until he got so flustered “Oh! You can… you can… ”. Finding coupons for 28 pieces of pie for the International House of Pies at the Omaha Royals game – with Rich saying “Now you kids let me do the talking” and feeling like we pulled the biggest scam in history. Sky Diving; once – only to find out 22 years later that Gregg had talked each Rich and I into going by telling us the other one was going (“I can’t back out if the old man/young kid is going.”). Going to Nebraska football games and eating hotdogs at Memorial Stadium. Food and softball at family picnics in Greenwood, Havelock Park, Bethany Park and Holmes Lake. Going to Linoma Beach. Jumping of the high board at the Ashland CC pool. His beautiful, deep baritone signing voice. Hilarious stories such as the “exploding home brew” in the cellar with he and Jerry “rescuing” it by popping the tops and shooting it into the air while the other ran around catching it in a dish tub. Welding, machining and metalworking. Ford trucks, mini-bike, motorcycles, cars and “The Rod”.
Uncle Richard always asked how you were doing, and he sincerely cared. I am very proud to be part of the Lloyd family and so grateful for the example Rich set for my generation. Till we meet again, Rich, please give mom a big hug for me. ‘Bye, now.
Love,
Eric
Rest in Peace Rich. Kenneth and Avis Dochow
Mertie, I’m sorry to hear about Rich. I think of you often and the good times we had together. I don’t have your current address, but know I am thinking of you!
Regards,
Joann Haist