Richard Lee “Pooch” Pollat, age 77, of Paxton, NE, died Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE.

Richard was born June 10, 1938, to Joseph and Beulah Melius Pollat at Cozad, NE where he grew up and went to school. In 1957 Richard enlisted in the U.S. Army then returned to Cozad following his discharge. In 1959 he married Lorna Chipperfield. They had two children, Debra and Mark, and later divorced.

On August 21, 1970, Richard was united in marriage to Marian Marie Beachy Wilson at North Platte. They lived in Cozad for 20 years before moving to Paxton. Richard worked as a bricklayer and a farmer. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and enjoyed hunting and going to auctions. Richard loved his grandkids, especially his granddaughter, Elle.

Richard leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Marian, of Paxton; children, Joe (Donna) Pollat, of Cozad, Debra (Bill) White, of Central City, NE, and Kendra (John) Lutz, of Sutherland, NE; four grandchildren, Andy White, Brock Pollat, Gunar Pollat and Elle Pollat; a brother, Roger (Jan) Pollat, of Kearney, NE; special friend, Mary Tridle, of Paxton; and several nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Beulah; an infant son, Mark Alan Pollat and son, Michael Pollat; and two brothers, Bruce and Joe Pollat.

Graveside Funeral Service with military honors will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2016, in Fort McPherson National Cemetery with Pastor Brent Montgomery officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (CT) Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore which is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com.