Richard "Dick" Lee Nemechek of WaKeeney, KS went on to be with the Lord on November 13, 2020, at the age of 70. He was born to Louis and Johanna (Gaschler) on July 25, 1950, in WaKeeney, KS. He was united in marriage to Carol Henning on May 17, 1975, and spent his life as a resident of WaKeeney.
He was a graduate of the Northwest Kansas Technical school in 1970. He was also a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1970-1972. Richard was an avid car enthusiast and enjoyed restoring his beloved 1957 Pontiac Starchief Safari. He spent his summers going to car shows and possessed an impressive wealth of car knowledge. He had an amazing zest for life and always met everyone with a smile and a story. His infectious laugh would light up the room and he never knew a stranger. His true love was his family, in particular, his two grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by anyone who knew him.
He is survived by his wife Carol of the home; daughters Holly (Jesse) Hale of Olathe, KS, and Jill (Bryce) Morton also of Olathe, KS; and grandchildren Paige and Matthew Morton; brother, Doug Nemechek of Belton, MO; sisters Charlotte Albers of Grinnell, KS Betty Lipp of Collyer, KS, Mary Jo (Gary) McClanahan of WaKeeney, KS; and multiple in-laws, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Robert Nemechek, George Nemechek, and Bill Nemechek; and sister Darlene Tomanek.
There will be a graveside service for immediate family only, with a funeral mass and celebration of life to come at a later date.
Because it was his desire for memorial funds to be given in support of children battling illness or disability, and it was his nature to make people smile and help fulfill dreams, memorial contributions are suggested to the Dream Factory. Contributions can be sent to Schmitt Funeral home 336 N 12th Street, WaKeeney, Kansas 67672.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all of those who prayed for Richard throughout his illness.