Richard Allen Knudsen

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Richard (Dick) Allen Knudsen, 98, of Lincoln passed away May 5, 2023. Born June 21, 1924, in Omaha, NE to Arthur and Lorene (Lindburg) Knudsen.

Richard was a graduate of Omaha Central High School (1942). He received his BA (1948) and LLB (1950) degrees from the University of Nebraska Lincoln.

Richard served during WWII combat in 10th Mountain Division Infantry and 69th Infantry Division 1943-1946.

On June 9, 1949, Richard married Sally Stebbins and to this union three children were born: Nancy, Bradley, and David.

Richard was Senior Partner of Knudsen Law Firm. He served as President, Lincoln Bar Association (1971), Chairman of Nebraska State Bar, House of Delegates (1973-1975), President. Nebraska Bar Association (1976-1977), President, Nebraska State Bar Foundation (1990-1993), Fellow American College of Trail Lawyers, Arbitrator, New York Stock Exchange, and National Association of Securities Dealers.

Richard was a member of First Plymouth Congregational Church, Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, Country Club of Lincoln, and Honorary Trustee, Cooper Foundation.

Family members include daughter Nancy Knudsen; son David (Linda) Knudsen; daughter-in-law Jean Knudsen; grandchildren Jack Joseph (Mindy), Lesli (Doug) Laanui, Sally (Jeremy) Podany, Drew (Katie) Joseph, Rick (Lauren) Knudsen, Chris (Lauren) Knudsen, Sarah (Chris) Elsey, Cindy Knudsen, Matt (Sarah) Knudsen, and Katelyn (Tyler) White; 19 great-grandchildren; good friend Marty White.

Preceded in death by his parents, wife Sally, son Bradley, and good friend and WWII foxhole buddy Brad Morehouse.

Memorial service: 10:30 am Friday, May 19, 2023, First Plymouth Church, 2000 D Street.

Memorials in lieu of flowers to First-Plymouth Church (2000 D St., Lincoln, NE 68502) or the Lincoln Community Foundation, Richard and Sally Knudsen Charitable Fund (215 Centennial Mall, Lincoln, NE 68508).

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Services

May19

Memorial Service

10:30 am

First Plymouth Church

2000 D St, Lincoln, NE 68502

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May 11, 2023

As the pastor at the Landing during the years Richard lived there, I always appreciated his determination to live life to the fullest. He was famously stubborn (which may have served him to face his illness with courage & doggedly move forward!). He had a sense of humor and a soft heart in his deepest self. I was honored to have known him…also appreciate his service during the international crisis of WWII. Peace and comfort to his family in these days. He will be missed!

– Pastor Renae Johnson

May 11, 2023

The Knudsens were neighbors of ours on Leisure Lake in Fremont for many years. Always wonderful people to be with, friendly and great fun. We think of those years fondly and view Dick’s loss as the end of an era in many ways. Blessings to the whole family as you grieve, remember and say farewell to your patriarch.

– Karl Nyquist

May 10, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Richard & Sally Knudsen were special people. My mom, Betty Weber was a housekeeper for them many years. My husband is currently in Hospice with terminal cancer so I know what you are all going through. Prayers to you and your family✝️

– Brenda Monroe

May 10, 2023

I did not know Dick Knudsen personally, but my first job as an attorney in Seattle, WA was working for Ken MacDonald, a WWII veteran who served with the 10th Mountain Division. Ken was proud of that heroic unit, and the comrades in arms with whom he served. The 10th Mountain Division was justly famous for its combat exploits. You can Google it. I just want to say, thank you for your service.