Dick R. Adams, 84

Dick R. Adams, 84, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk.

Dick was born on September 4, 1937 to George and Gladys (Weander) Adams in Long Pine, NE. Dick attended a rural country school south of Bassett. He served his country in the United States Army in Europe from June 1, 1956 to March 23, 1958. Dick later graduated from Omaha School of Barbering and Northeast Community College with AA Degree in business.

Dick married Barbara Hawes on July 21, 1963 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs, IA. After a few years, the couple moved to Norfolk on December 1, 1966. Once the couple established themselves in the Norfolk area, they had two children: Michael and Ann. Dick has been a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Norfolk since January of 1967. Dick barbered for 52 years; three years in Omaha, and he later owned and operated Dick’s Barber Shop in Norfolk for the remaining years. Dick retired in September of 2014. He enjoyed playing slots at the casino, reading, fishing with his children and grandchildren, traveling throughout the United States and Europe with his wife Barb, and spending time with his family. Memorial services were held Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the St.

Memorial services were held Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Norfolk. Rev. Randy Rasmussen officiated the service. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Norfolk. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post #16, V.F.W. Post #1644, and the United States Army Honors Guard.

He is survived by his spouse, Barbara Adams of Norfolk; son, Michael (Diane) Adams of Omaha, NE; daughter, Ann (Troy) Austin of Norfolk; three granddaughters, Allison Sothan (Peter Biedenweg), Cameron Sothan and Lindsay Adams; two step-grandchildren, Ty (Alex) Austin and Haley (Trevor) Belina; three step-great-grandchildren, Tate Austin, Wyatt Belina and Barrett Belina; and sisters-in-law, Donna (Ernest) Elich of Medford, OR and Elaine Adams of Omaha.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Gladys; brothers, George Jr., and Jack.

Stonacek Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.