Richard Alt

Richard H. Alt, age 87, died Sunday, July 24, 2022 at the Columbus Community Hospital.

A Memorial Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2022 at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday with a 7:00 p.m. Vigil Service at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus.  Burial will be in the All Saints Cemetery.

Richard H. Alt was born December 8 ^th , 1934 in Osceola, NE to Hubert and Nettie (Albers) Alt.  He graduated from Osceola High School in 1952.  Richard married his high school sweetheart Marcia Burritt in 1956 before graduating from Hastings College the following year.

He managed Platte Center Co-op, Duncan Grain, and in 1975 the Husker Co-op where he worked until he retired in 1996

Richard loved playing baseball in his younger years and was proud of his time in college and the Pioneer and Cornhusker Leagues.  He was also an avid golfer and card player.  He enjoyed traveling, spending winters in Arizona, and just having quality time with his family.

He is survived by his wife Marcia, his children Mike (Claire) Alt, Omaha, Patrick Alt, Columbus, Deb (Lenny) Beiermann, Columbus, Chris Alt, Omaha. Grandchildren: Charlie (Abbie) Alt, Omaha, Lauren (Alex)Lees, Omaha, Kim Maneely, Columbus, Alex (Jamie)Beiermann, Columbus, Alyssa Beiermann, Omaha, Eric Alt, Omaha. Great Grandchildren: Chandler Alt, Mackenzy Beiermann, Mason Beiermann, Chase Alt. Sister Maxine Birkel, David City,  Sister-in-Law Glenda Burritt, Grand Island, Sandy Burritt, Minden.  Many nieces and nephews.