Richard D. McClellen, 87, life-long resident of North Platte, NE passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Centennial Park.  He was born on October 14, 1934 to Floyd and Opal (Kuglar) McClellen in North Platte.

He was married on June 9, 1956 to the love of his life Dolores Bednar and to that union were blessed with 2 daughters.  They have celebrated 65 years of marriage this year.  He was a manager with Carl Anderson's Auto Parts store in North Platte for many years.  He then owned and operated "The Small Engine Shop" in North Platte until his retirement.  He was a member of the Jaycees Club for many years.  Richard loved woodworking and enjoyed working in his home wood shop.  He loved reading books and listening to books on tape, as well as technology so he could keep in touch with his granddaughters.  He was an amazing writer and poet.  He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Preceding him in death were his parents Floyd and Opal; and brother, Gerald McClellen.

Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Dolores; daughters, Susan Everett (Steve) of Ft. Collins, CO and Carol Murtaugh (Jerry) of Omaha; granddaughters, Amanda and Emily; and brother, Lyle McClellen (Kay) of North Platte.

Per Richard's wishes there will be no services.  The family requests memorial donations be made to The Foundation Fighting Blindness, P.O. Box 45740, Baltimore, MD  21297-5740 or online at http://donate.fightingblindness.org/webdonation .  Arrangements have been entrusted to Carpenter Memorial Chapel.