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Rick died peacefully at his home on February 21, 2023 after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Rick never let his illness hold him back. His attitude was always one of gratitude for what he was given, not what was taken away.

Rick was born in Kearney, Nebraska on September 25, 1946 to Alexia and Keith McCurry. He grew up in Litchfield, Nebraska and loved returning there to visit friends and family. In 1966, Rick enlisted in the US Army and served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a member of the 334th Armed Helicopter Company. He received numerous citations and medals including the Bronze Star with V device and a Purple Heart. He remained in contact with many of his platoonmates following his military service.

Rick married Janet White on May 24, 1969. They had four children: Robyn Virden of Fort Worth, Texas, Krista English of Manchester, New Hampshire, Max McCurry of Fort Worth, Texas and Michael McCurry of Austin, Texas. They also have four grandchildren: Walter and Henry Virden and Amelia and Graham English.

During his thirty year career in the construction rental business, Rick and family lived in Grand Island and Columbus, Nebraska; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Fort Worth, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona.

Rick was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather and loyal friend. He was a great storyteller and he loved Nebraska football. Every Saturday during college football season Rick would be wearing red, without fail.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Keith and Alexia McCurry.

Rick is survived by Jan, his wife of 53 years; his four children and their spouses: Robyn and Walter Virden, Krista and James English, Max and Wendy McCurry and Michael and Mona McCurry; and his four grandchildren.