Richard A. “Dick” Aden, age 64, of North Platte, died January 12, 2018 at Great Plains Health. He was born on September 12, 1953 in Gothenburg, NE to Emil and Judith (Bratten) Aden. Dick graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1971. He then went on to Kearney State College and Hastings College where he graduated in 1973, starting a career as a carpenter with Orville Stull near Gothenburg.
Dick then moved to North Platte where he worked with his brother Ron in the carpentry business. On May 16, 1980, Dick married Michele “Micky” Wilson at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in North Platte. In 1989, Dick began his own business, Dick Aden’s Remodel, which he has continued up until recently. He was an exceptional carpenter that settled for nothing less than perfection.
Dick was very kind and welcoming to all he met, willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
He was a member of St Patrick’s Catholic Church, and a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife, Michele “Micky” Aden of North Platte; 2 children, Nate (Jenny) Aden, and Sarah (Jacob) Brown, all of Omaha; 9 grandchildren, Abbi, Gage, Kaitlyn, Kiley, Kassidy, Kenny, Aden, Jude, and Asher; 4 siblings, LaVonne (Arlo) Banzhaf of Cambridge, Lynette Gunnerson of McCook, Ron (Pauline) Aden of North Platte, and Dean (Gaylene) Aden of Kearney; and numerous other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Larry Gunnerson; sister-in-law, Sharon Aden; niece, Tracey Gallagher; and a nephew, Patrick Aden.
A memorial has been established to the North Platte Catholic School Endowment and online condolences can be made at www.adamsswanson.com.
Christian Wake Services will be 7:00 p.m. Wednesday January 17, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday January 18, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Rev. Matthew Nash as celebrant. Register book signing will be Wednesday from 9-5. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.