Born to Richard & Rita Ptacek in Omaha on May 8, 1950. He was the oldest of 10 children & grew up in Plattsmouth. Rick was a nature lover and avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening & walking. He had a generous heart toward his family, especially on birthdays and at Christmas. He also sponsored several children through “Children’s International” over the years. Rick loved music, was a prolific writer and comes from a large extended family. He was Preceded in death by his Father Richard F. Ptacek and Brother John Ptacek; He is survived by his Mother Rita F. Ptacek; Brothers & Sisters: Stephen (Vicki) Ptacek, Michael (Robin) Ptacek, Patrick Ptacek, Thomas (Joann) Ptacek, Robert Ptacek, Mark (Amy) Ptacek, Rita Jeanne (Dave) Wesely, Theresa Ptacek; Sister-in-law Patty Ptacek; Many nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews. Visitation: Friday, 5-7:00 PM, with a Wake Service-Rosary at 5:30 PM, all at Braman Mortuary (72 St. Chapel). Funeral Mass: Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 10:00 AM at St. Peter Catholic Church (2706 Leavenworth St.). Interment: Calvary Cemetery Braman Mortuary – (72 St. Chapel) 1702 N. 72 St. Omaha, NE 68114 402-391-2171 Visitation: Friday, 5-7:00 PM, with a Wake Service-Rosary at 5:30 PM, all at Braman Mortuary (72 St. Chapel). Funeral Mass: Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 10:00 AM at St. Peter Catholic Church (2706 Leavenworth St.). Interment: Calvary Cemetery
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