Richard Duitsman Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard Duitsman (Beatrice, Nebraska), who passed away on April 2, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid Richard farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Richard is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Peter Duitsman and Grace Duitsman (Focken); his daughter Linda Pomajzl; and his brother Ronny Duitsman. He is survived by: his wife Joyce McCourtney; his daughters, Dorothy and Nancy; and his son-in-law Dale Pomajzl. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, and numerous other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, April 18th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel (708 N 6th St, Beatrice, NE 68310). A prayer will be held on Saturday, April 19th 2025 from 10:45 AM to 11:00 AM at the St John Lutheran Church (701 N 6th St, Beatrice, NE 68310). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 19th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to Cottonwood Hospice with the funeral home in charge.
