Richard C. Portman

Richard died Friday, January 15, 2010 at the Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Richard Crary Portman was born June 7, 1947 in Nelson, Nebraska to Richard Sr. and Berneta (Walburn) Portman. He graduated from Northeast High School in 1965. In July 1970, Rich married Chris Williamson and to that union two children were born. In 1984 Rich moved to Columbus to be a recruiter for the Army National Guard. On June 11, 1988 he married Patty (Hladik) Shunk, the woman he adored and cherished for 22 years. In 1994 he retired from the Army National Guard. He then worked in sales until 2004 when he became a self-employed contractor.

Rich loved sharing time with his family and friends, but especially his three grandchildren. He enjoyed boating, fishing and Husker football. Rich's kindness and incredible smile and laugh will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Those left to cherish the memory of Rich are:

Wife: Patricia Portman of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Erin (Keven) Lightner of Athens, OH
Son: Matthew Portman of Lincoln, NE
Stepsons: Aaron and Ethan Shunk both of Columbus, NE
Granddaughter: Alexis Lightner of Athens, OH
Grandson: Kade Lightner of Athens, OH
Granddaughter: Cali Shunk of Wahoo, NE
Sister: Mary (Russell) Adalian of San Diego, CA
Mother & Father-in-law: Fred and Gladys Hladik of Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law: DJ (Barb) Hladik of Cedaredge, CO
Brother-in-law: Rick (Mary) Hladik of Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law: Bob (Sheri) Hladik of Denver, CO
Many nieces, nephews and cousins

He was preceded in death by his parents

"CHARD", WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU!!