Ricky Roasch, age 69, passed away September 20, 2026, at his home in North Platte, Nebraska. Ricky Roasch was born to Fred and Rita Roasch in North Platte on August 27, 1957.
Ricky was an avid fisherman, casting lines with his best friend, Norm Larue. He also loved helping his other best friend, Van Johnson. Ricky was also a Navy Vet, and a man with conservative Christian values. He loved his country as much as he loved his family. Ricky enjoyed family gatherings, Nebraska Football, playing Keno at the Platte Bar with his wife, and his favorite - giving his grandkids full size chocolate bars to irritate their parents. Rick's faith in God kept him grounded, and his super power was rolling with the punches as they come, enjoying nature, and sitting onthe porch having an ice-cold beer watching the neighborhood.
Ricky is survived by his children, Phllip (Stephanie) Johnston, Shelly (Kelly) Barnhill, Sarah (Dale) Keeney, Misty (Fred) Murphy, Kim (Chris) Kelley; grandchildren Joey (Kat) Pafford, Rocky (Gina) Pafford, Jessica Johnston, Tyler (Hannah) Johnston, Kyle Johnston, Triston (Savanna) Barnhill, Hannah (Adam MacDonald) Barnhill, Duck Barnhill, Sammy Kelly, and Jennifer (Daniel) Ramos and children. He was especially excited to watch his great-grandchildren grow - they are Carter, Jace, Evan and Aubrey Pafford, Jaiden Vasquez, and Theodore and PayPay Barnhill. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Judy Purvis and sister Tony (Chris) Renke; and lots of aunts, uncles, cousins, and nieces.
Preceding Rick in death are his parents, Fred and Rita Roasch; his wife, Glenda Roasch; grandparents, Dorothy and Frank Musil; in-laws, Glen and Nellie Johnston; and brothers-in-law Skeeter and Eddie Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests you hug your parents, have a beer, go fishing, and take time to relax. All monetary gifts, please give towards the funeral.
Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska. Burial will follow at the Miriam Cemetery near North Platte with local Military Honors. A reception will follow at the Platte Bar in North Platte.
Visitation will be from noon to 7:00 p.m. CST on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, with family present from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, who is assisting the family.