Richard (Dick) Norman Blake

Richard Norman Blake was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, but spent most of his life in the Platte Valley.

He married Alice Joyce Herring in 1955. They had four children - Robin; Travis (Cheryl); Jade; Pam (Rob) and Mike (Katy).

His grandchildren are Christina Schamber, Clinton Blake(Lindsay), Eric and Ben Work.

His great grandchildren are Madison, Mason and Memphis Schamber, Ender Work and Carter Blake.

Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Alice, and his son Robin.

Dick moved to Riverside in 1944 with his parents Mike and Violet and his siblings, Ron, Bob and Penny.

They family owned the Ri...