Christian Biography of Richard "Dick" Rempe

Richard Joseph "Dick" Rempe passed away peacefully on December 2, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Society in Superior where he had been living since March 2022. Dick was born in Lawrence, Nebraska on April 10, 1937, to Richard H and Hilda Rempe.

He was married to Caroline (LaPorte) Stark on June 21, 1966. Dick was devoted to family and was a loving husband and stepfather to Caroline's three daughters.  He was an amazingly kind and generous man who was always helping others out. He also was a humble, honest and fair man who was respected by all who knew him.  Dick really loved the grocery business and began working at Friend's IGA in Lawre

nce, Nebraska in high school and went on to purchase his own grocery store in Superior, Corner Grocery in 1955. After 5 years, he moved the store to Tenth Street and renamed it the Tenth Street Superette. He later changed the name to Jack and Jill. He later formed a partnership with Frank Sullivan, and they moved the store to 4th and National, renaming it, Dick and Frank's Jack and Jill. Dick was a wonderful employer and was in the grocery business for 53 years, retiring in 2006.

Dick served in the National Guard and was a member of the American Legion. He also was very involved in civic matters in Superior. He served as President of the Superior Chamber of Commerce, Treasurer of the Superior Utility Board, was a member of the Elks, served on the Superior Development Corporation Board of Directors and was Grand Marshal of the Victorian Festival in 2012 due to his lifetime achievement and goodwill. He was also a devoted member of St Joseph's Church as well as a founding and charter member of the Superior and Nelson Knights of Columbus Council 7714 and also a member of the Bishop Casey 4 ^th Degree Council of the Knights of Columbus.

Dick was preceded in death by Caroline, his wife of 52 years, stepsons-in-law, Dave Essay and Mike Kealey, his parents, Richard H and Hilda Rempe, his brother, Fr. Melvin Rempe and his sister and brother-in-law, Geraldine "Gerry" and Maurice "Mo" Kroening.

He is survived by his stepdaughters, Candy Stark Vallejo (Chris) of Omaha, NE, Cindy Essay of Lincoln, NE and Cheryl Kealey of Sunnyvale, CA: 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; his sister, Sr. Richardine Rempe SSND of California, his sister and brother-in-law, Rosemary and Dan Martin of Florida, his brother and sister-in-law, Vern and Doris Rempe of Grand Island; many nieces and nephews and many friends.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 10:30 AM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Superior, Nebraska with Rev. Ferdinand Boehme officiating.

Rosary services were held on Monday December 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM.

Lectors were Vern Rempe, Cheryl Kealey, Dan Martin and Rosemary Martin. Acolyte was Ron Rempe and servers were Nolan Meyer and Abram Carter.

Music was "How Great Thou Art", "Prayer of Saint Francis", "Ave Maria" and "Amazing Grace" with Arnold Miller as vocalist and as organist.

Visitation was held on Monday from 9:00 AM till services at the church.

Pallbearers were Benjamin Vallejo, Christopher Vallejo Jr., Aaron Essay, Joshua Essay. Dan Martin and Frank Sullivan. Honorary Pallbearers were Jonathon Vallejo, Matthew Kealey and Sean Essay.

Interment with military honors was in the Evergreen Cemetery at Superior, Nebraska.

Memorials are suggested to go to St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Condolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 or in care of www.pricefuneralhomes.com.