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Richard Cooker, 71

A Private Family Graveside Service for Richard Crooker, age 71, of Newport will be held on Saturday morning, April 27, 2024 in the Giles Cemetery at Elsmere. Following, a Family & Friend Gathering will be held from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Newport, NE Fire Hall. Richard Crooker passed away March 21, 2024 at the Rock County Hospital in Bassett.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Crooker of Newport, NE; two children, Kelly (Jerry) Adkins of Laurel, NE; Jerred (Melissa) Crooker of Kearney, NE; three grandchildren; sister, Claudia Maxine Sailas of Sun City, AZ; along with numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

Memorials have been suggested to the family in Richard’s name for a future designation. To leave an online condolence, please visit www. hochfuneralhome.com.