Richard Rex Bean, 70, a resident of King Road, Bremen, died following a valiant battle against cancer. A longtime public accountant, he passed away at 5:30 a.m., Friday, April 20, 2012, in the comfort of his home and family.
Dick was born in South Sioux City, Iowa on March 23, 1942 the son of Rex Vivin and Ethel Irene (Stewart) Bean.
He graduated from Hubbard High School, Nebraska with the class of 1960, having lettered in basketball, football and baseball. He furthered his education at Midland Lutheran College in Fremont, and a semester at his beloved Nebraska University. On August 17, 1963, in Fremont, he married his college sweetheart, Laurene E. Havekost she preceded him in death on June 3, 2000.
On September 22, 2001, at the Plymouth Church of the Brethren, Dick and Jan E. Boos were married.
Dick first worked for Reith-Riley in Illinois and Ohio as an accountant. In Plymouth he entered a partnership with Jack Samuels doing business as Samuels and Bean, Public Accountants, from 1969 until this present tax season as he was known for his loyalty and commitment to his clients.
An outdoorsman, he enjoyed wood working, reading and collecting, pens, lighters and pencils. He was a huge Nebraska football fan.
A family man, he loved his children, grandchildren and enjoyed gatherings of family and friends.
Richard was an avid cattleman, raising market and show cattle almost all of his life which became a family interest. Dick supported the Marshall County 4-H programs as beef superintendent and as a member of the 4-H Fair Board. He was president of the I.S.P.A. many times on the state and county levels and served on national committees for Accounting. He also served the community by serving as a Union-North United School Board member. A member of the Lutheran Faith, he attended the Plymouth Church of the Brethren.
Richard is survived by his loving spouse, Jan, and his daughter Michelle L. (Chuck) Sellers of Bourbon, and their children, Chad, Derek and Krystal.
Surviving also is his son Robert L. (Sharon) Bean, and their children, Kyle and Tyler, of Platte City, MO.
A step daughter, Carey (Sonny) Personette and their daughter Samantha of Argos, and two step-sons Craig (Jane) Houin with their children Aubree, Garrett & Tristan of Nashville, Ohio, and Troy ( Jennifer) Houin and their son Justin of Plymouth, survive as well, along with a sister and brother-in-law Carolyn (Jim) Starks of Dakota City, Nebraska.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Laurene, and two brothers, Herb and Robert Bean. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 23, 2012, from 3 to 8 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Visitation will continue 1hour prior to funeral services which will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 24, in the Plymouth Church of the Brethren, 1130 N. Michigan St. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bourbon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to the Marshall Co. 4-H Beef Program, the LaPaz Lions Club or The Center for Hospice Care.
Jeanie Martin says
Jan,
I am so sorry to see this!
You will be in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Karen Richey says
Dick will always be remembered by the Richey Family for the leadership, dedication and support he provided to our family during their 4-H years in the beef project. He loved cattle and kids who also loved cattle. His true grut was evident as he witnessed what was to be his last North American International Livestock Show, NOVEMBER, 2011 and most recently the 2012 National Western Livestock Show in Denver, CO.
We will miss you at the cattle events, but know you will be looking down upon us.
Stand tall in the saddle my friend, your work was well done.
Tom, Karen, Wess & Kim, Shane & Gretchen, Dallas Richey
Steve Haworth says
Dick will always be remembered as a mentor to me. His wisdom was surpassed only by his passion. Jan, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for calling me and giving me an opportunity to speak with him. I will cherish that conversation.
Hazel Taft says
My thought and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Thinking of you. Hazel Taft
Carolyn Chapman , Everly Sewer Service says
Jan, So sorry to hear this,he was the best, He help me so much,when my mom past away. Our Thoughts and Prayers ,to you and Family.. Carolyn,Jackie
Kathy Robertson says
I was privileged to know Dick and to become part of his office staff 12 years ago. I will always remember him for taking the time to teach me everything that he could and for his dedication and care for his clients. He has always had their best interest ay heart, he never wanted to take advantage of them but to make sure that they were taken care of. Even in his sickness he wanted to make sure that the clients were taken care of. I have heard so many stories this year about how he had helped his clients and their families no matter what it took. I know that he will be trully missed by his clients and also by his employees at Richard Bean Office. I will always try to follow his example of how to treat others and to give your all and it will come back to you.
Kathy
Bruce Lighty says
I had the pleasure of working with Dick at Christy and Swan, CPA\’s in Valpariaso in the late 60\’s. I have stopped in to see him over the years in Plymouth. A great guy! He will be missed.
Bruce Lighty
Michelle & Michael Goins says
We extend our sincere sympathy to your family. May the memories you have bring you peace. God be with you.
Rosemary Rooney Killian says
Sincere sympathy to your family
From a old Hubbard classmate
Rosemary Rooney Killian says
Sincere sympathy to your family
From a old Hubbard classmate
William Miller says
Diana and I are sorry we can not make it in person. Dick meant a lot to us and our family with his thoughtful advice and counsel. He was more than an accountant, he was a good friend. He will be missed.
William Miller
Mesquite, NV
Holli Shorter-Pifer says
Jan,
You have my deepest condolence during this time. I am sure Richard is in a better and peaceful place at this time.
God Bless you and your family.
Steve and Holli Pifer
The Arthur W. Miller Family says
Sorry for everyones loss … Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barb Lowry says
Jan,
We are very sorry for your loss. Richard must have been a very special person to have found you. While we will not be able to be there to give you our condolences in person, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We send our love and hugs,
Barb & Bub Lowry
Holiday Boat Sales says
We will miss the great advise that Dick had always given to us. His dedication to our company will never be forgotten
Sincere sympathy to your family
Holiday Boat
Paul & Marsha Szotek
Allen & Donna Pontius says
Jan and family,
We are so sorry for your loss but take solace in knowing Dick is at peace and pain free.
Caroline & Paul Johnson says
Dear Jan and family,
Our family sends you our deepest sympathy – Renee\’ , Tina, Tim – and you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Richard is not really lost to you, he has only gone away. He will be there at the new dawning of a brighter, future day.
Much love to you all.
Caroline & Paul Johnson
Roy & Mary Ann Wellman says
Thoughts and prayers to Dicks family and also those that have worked with him for years. Kathy \” Thank You \” for making sure we knew of his passing. It is such a great loss. May God bless all of you and be with you through this difficult time and help to ease your pain.
Mary Ann Wellman says
To the family of Richard R. Bean
Thoughts and prayers to Dicks family and also those that have worked with him for years. Kathy \” Thank You \” for making sure we knew of his passing. It is such a great loss. May God bless all of you and be with you through this difficult time and help to ease your pain.
Roy & Mary Ann Wellman
Lorna (Nifong) Shively says
Jan, Michelle, Chuck, Jennifer and Troy and Families:
We\’re very sorry to learn of Dick\’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It\’s not easy letting go, but we all know he is in a better place.
Lorna (Nifong) Shively
Shirley Gidley says
So sorry for your loss…I was out of town…may you have wonderful memories and find peace of knowing that there is now eternal peace.
Jeanie Martin says
Jan,
I am so sorry to see this!
You will be in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Karen Richey says
Dick will always be remembered by the Richey Family for the leadership, dedication and support he provided to our family during their 4-H years in the beef project. He loved cattle and kids who also loved cattle. His true grut was evident as he witnessed what was to be his last North American International Livestock Show, NOVEMBER, 2011 and most recently the 2012 National Western Livestock Show in Denver, CO.
We will miss you at the cattle events, but know you will be looking down upon us.
Stand tall in the saddle my friend, your work was well done.
Tom, Karen, Wess & Kim, Shane & Gretchen, Dallas Richey
Steve Haworth says
Dick will always be remembered as a mentor to me. His wisdom was surpassed only by his passion. Jan, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for calling me and giving me an opportunity to speak with him. I will cherish that conversation.
Hazel Taft says
My thought and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Thinking of you. Hazel Taft
Carolyn Chapman , Everly Sewer Service says
Jan, So sorry to hear this,he was the best, He help me so much,when my mom past away. Our Thoughts and Prayers ,to you and Family.. Carolyn,Jackie
Kathy Robertson says
I was privileged to know Dick and to become part of his office staff 12 years ago. I will always remember him for taking the time to teach me everything that he could and for his dedication and care for his clients. He has always had their best interest ay heart, he never wanted to take advantage of them but to make sure that they were taken care of. Even in his sickness he wanted to make sure that the clients were taken care of. I have heard so many stories this year about how he had helped his clients and their families no matter what it took. I know that he will be trully missed by his clients and also by his employees at Richard Bean Office. I will always try to follow his example of how to treat others and to give your all and it will come back to you.
Kathy
Bruce Lighty says
I had the pleasure of working with Dick at Christy and Swan, CPA\’s in Valpariaso in the late 60\’s. I have stopped in to see him over the years in Plymouth. A great guy! He will be missed.
Bruce Lighty
Michelle & Michael Goins says
We extend our sincere sympathy to your family. May the memories you have bring you peace. God be with you.
Rosemary Rooney Killian says
Sincere sympathy to your family
From a old Hubbard classmate
Rosemary Rooney Killian says
Sincere sympathy to your family
From a old Hubbard classmate
William Miller says
Diana and I are sorry we can not make it in person. Dick meant a lot to us and our family with his thoughtful advice and counsel. He was more than an accountant, he was a good friend. He will be missed.
William Miller
Mesquite, NV
Holli Shorter-Pifer says
Jan,
You have my deepest condolence during this time. I am sure Richard is in a better and peaceful place at this time.
God Bless you and your family.
Steve and Holli Pifer
The Arthur W. Miller Family says
Sorry for everyones loss … Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barb Lowry says
Jan,
We are very sorry for your loss. Richard must have been a very special person to have found you. While we will not be able to be there to give you our condolences in person, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We send our love and hugs,
Barb & Bub Lowry
Holiday Boat Sales says
We will miss the great advise that Dick had always given to us. His dedication to our company will never be forgotten
Sincere sympathy to your family
Holiday Boat
Paul & Marsha Szotek
Allen & Donna Pontius says
Jan and family,
We are so sorry for your loss but take solace in knowing Dick is at peace and pain free.
Caroline & Paul Johnson says
Dear Jan and family,
Our family sends you our deepest sympathy – Renee\’ , Tina, Tim – and you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Richard is not really lost to you, he has only gone away. He will be there at the new dawning of a brighter, future day.
Much love to you all.
Caroline & Paul Johnson
Roy & Mary Ann Wellman says
Thoughts and prayers to Dicks family and also those that have worked with him for years. Kathy \” Thank You \” for making sure we knew of his passing. It is such a great loss. May God bless all of you and be with you through this difficult time and help to ease your pain.
Mary Ann Wellman says
To the family of Richard R. Bean
Thoughts and prayers to Dicks family and also those that have worked with him for years. Kathy \” Thank You \” for making sure we knew of his passing. It is such a great loss. May God bless all of you and be with you through this difficult time and help to ease your pain.
Roy & Mary Ann Wellman
Lorna (Nifong) Shively says
Jan, Michelle, Chuck, Jennifer and Troy and Families:
We\’re very sorry to learn of Dick\’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It\’s not easy letting go, but we all know he is in a better place.
Lorna (Nifong) Shively
Shirley Gidley says
So sorry for your loss…I was out of town…may you have wonderful memories and find peace of knowing that there is now eternal peace.