Richard George Penke, 76

Richard George Penke, age 76, passed away peacefully in Fremont, NE, on January 30, 2026.

Rick was raised on a farm outside Kennard, NE.

Rick was an excellent finish carpenter, a trade he took great pride in for over 40 years. When not working, he enjoyed gardening & taking fishing trips all over NE & MN.

He was preceded in death by his parents Wayland & Edna Penke.

He is survived by his son Travis Penke and siblings Sandie Jensen & Donn Penke.

~~~obituary courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Public Library, Blair, Nebraska~~~

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