Rich Broome, age 61, of Sutherland, died unexpectedly at Great Plains Health on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.
Rich was born April 15, 1959 and since his dad was in the military, Rich lived in many places including Alaska, Japan and Maryland, and when he was done with school he too joined the military. Rich served in the U.S. Marine Corps. and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds suffered in action following the bombing of the Marine barracks in Lebanon.
Following his discharge, Rich moved to Maryland, got married, had kids and sold cars. He later moved to West Virginia and North Carolina where he did landscaping then to New Mexico and eventually Nebraska where he sold cars. Rich settled in Sutherland and just recently started working at Malines Super Foods.
Rich liked fishing, shooting guns, and fireworks. On the 4th of July he liked putting on a show with the brightest and loudest fireworks he could find. Rich was proud of his service to our country and proud to be a Marine! He was also an avid Notre Dame fan who especially enjoyed chiding Nebraska fans about the rivalry.
In the last few years Rich enjoyed spending time with his girlfriend, Susan Seifer. He loved spoiling her and taking care of her, Rich would do anything for her. He also loved his grandkids, they were so special to him.
Rich is survived by his daughters, Ashley Broome (Shaun Ramey), of Sutherland and Caitlin Broome, of West Virginia; his significant other, Susan Seifer, of Sutherland, and her children, Hannah (Ryan) Bruna and Halie Fleecs, of Kearney, and Nathan Fleecs, of Ft. Brag, NC; grandchildren, Liam and Kiera Ramey; a sister and three brothers; as well as other family.
Cremation was chosen and services will be at a later date in Fort McPherson National Cemetery with Military Honors. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.