Richard Charles Kixmiller

Richard Charles Kixmiller, the only son of Helen Ann (Kluever) and Carl Wesley Kixmiller, was born on September 27, 1938 in Carson, Iowa. He grew up and attended school in Carson and graduated from Carson High School in 1956. Following school, Richard went to work in construction. He was a civil service employee in maintenance at the Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska. Richard worked in maintenance at the Southroads Mall until retiring in 2001.

Richard and Mamie Lea Harris were married on January 18, 1959 at the Calvary Apostolic Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Their marriage was blessed with a daughter Lora.

Richard was a member of The Word of Life Church in Omaha. While working at Offutt, Richard received various awards. He enjoyed drawing and was an avid bowler, receiving many bowling awards. Richard especially loved being a husband, father, and grandfather and spending time with his family.

Richard and Mamie were married 53 years, when Richard passed away at home in Bellevue on June 4, 2012, at the age of 73 years, 8 months, and 7 days. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Richard is survived by his wife Mamie Kixmiller of Bellevue; daughter Lora Metzler and husband Joe of Elkhorn, NE; two grandchildren, Angela Metzler and Billy Metzler, both of Omaha; seven great grandchildren, Jesse, Ashley, Nicholas, Alexis, and Dylan Kernes, Alyssa Lagemann, and Brooke Metzler; and many friends.

A memorial fund has been established.

Interment in Carson Cemetery.