Richard “Dick” Lee Grady, 89, of North Platte, passed away on June 17, 2020 at his home. He was born August 14, 1930 to Howard Grady and Mildred McNeel at North Platte, NE. Richard graduated in 1949 and served in the U.S. Navy as a radioman during the Korean War from October 9, 1950 to November 9, 1953.
He married Carolyn Kennedy in 1954. They celebrated 66 years of marriage. Dick was employed by Pearson Appliance Company., and became assistant manager of Armour and Company for 13 years. After receiving his broker license, he managed Birges Realty Company. Dick worked for Stephenson School Supply of Lincoln, NE and was employed 22 years as North Platte City Administrator.
Dick is a past member of the Jaycees, the Optimists North Platte Development Force Committee, and the Nebraska Public Power Industrial Committee and was the Secretary of Cody Scouts. He served as Lincoln County Republican Chairman and President of Nebraska City Managers Association, as well as, an executive board member for Nebraska League of Municipalities. He was selected by the President as one of 25 in America to represent the organization to promote economic development in Russia. Richard retired in 1993 and was a member of the Elks Lodge and American Legion.
His greatest joys were living in the country, riding horses, playing golf with friends, and dancing. He was devoted to his family and had a great sense of humor. His word meant everything to him.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; daughters, Debra (Tam Krag) of Nashville, TN, and Lori (Scott Hepperly) of North Platte; grandchildren, Grady (Babette Hepperly), Logan Hepperly (Taelor Morrissey) of North Platte, NE, Amber Chandler of Nashville, TN; great-grandchildren, Emma, Abbey, Lucus, Weston and Ensley.
Dick has chosen cremation. There will be a book signing Monday, June 22 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 23 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. A private family burial of ashes will be at a later time at North Platte City Cemetery with Full Military Honors performed by the North Platte Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the family for later designation. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.