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Richard Larry Bichel

Memorials may be made to the Estabrook Cancer Research at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.

INTERMENT: Mineola Cemetery, Mineola, Iowa.

Richard Larry Bichel, 68, of Glenwood, Iowa, formerly of Council Bluffs, Iowa, entered into eternal rest on December 20, 2007 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born June 15, 1939 in Mineola, Iowa to Rudolph and Darlene (Jens) Bichel. Richard graduated with the Class of 1957 from Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Richard faithfully served his country in the Air Force for eight years. During this time he was united in marriage to Reta Mae Farris on June 26, 1960 in Glenwood, Iowa. To this union two children were born, Robin and Ryan. Richard was self-employed as a truck driver. He attended the Emanuel Nazarene Church in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The family enjoyed vacationing at their home on the Lake of the Ozarks. Richard loved to work on their home there and enjoyed fishing and boating.

Preceding Richard in death were his parents and brother, Roger Bichel. He is survived by his wife Reta Bichel of Glenwood, IA; children; Robin Lynn & husband Craig Brannin of Overland Park, KS; Ryan & wife Connie Bichel of Glenwood, IA: four grandchildren; Bailey Bichel, Brandon Bichel, Keegin Brannin and Kade Brannin; siser-in-law Reba Jantz of Lincoln, NE; nieces, nephews, extended relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation:Sunday, December 23, 2007
2:30 PM
212 South Locust
Glenwood, IA51534

Service:Monday, December 24, 2007
10:00 AM
212 South Locust
Glenwood, IA51534

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