Rick Harbaugh

Richard “Rick” Harbaugh, 76, of Loup City formerly of Grand Island passed away peacefully on Monday, October 16, 2023, at his home. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Rosary will be held at 10:30 a.m. Fr. Richard Piontkowski will officiate. Private family burial will be held at Grand Island City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. All Faiths Funeral is entrusted with arrangements. To view the complete obituary please visit www.giallfaiths.com. Rick was born on February 13, 1947, in Torrington, WY, son of Valentine “Tine” and Philomena “Min” (Kraft) Harbaugh. He attended grade school in both Golden Colorado and Plattsmouth Nebraska. His family then moved to Nebraska City where he graduated from Lourdes Central Catholic High School in 1965. While attending Lourdes, he met his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Mary Waller. They were married on October 26, 1968, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nebraska City, they would have celebrated 55 years together this month. Rick attended Peru State College for two years as a history major. After two years of college, he then enlisted in the National Guard. He started his banking career in 1967 as a management trainee for American Loan Plan. He was a branch manager until 1972. During that time of his career, he managed offices in Liberty MO, Davenport, IA and Grand Island, NE. In 1973, he joined Commercial National Bank as a Consumer Loan Officer until 1979. In 1979 he became the Executive Vice President of First National Bank of Kearney. In 1982, he was promoted to bank president. From 1995 until 2000 he was the bank President of Overland National Bank in Grand Island. In 2000, Rick became President of Equitable Federal Savings Bank and helped the bank and community grow until his retirement. Rick was active in community organizations such as Heartland United Way, Stuhr Museum, Chamber of Commerce, where he later served as Chairman, lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus, and Ducks Unlimited. He was a member of the Nebraska Bankers Association, Chairman of the Risk Management Association, and served on the board for the YMCA and American Red Cross. Throughout his career he taught classes on lending for the American Institute of Banking. Besides his family and his faith, his great loves were history, fishing, hunting, and traveling with family and friends. Rick was generous with his time and encouraging advice. He inspired many and was a loving father, grandfather, and husband. He is survived by his wife, Mary of Loup City; daughter, Shawna (Travis) Stump of Grand Island; grandchildren, Sydney Harbaugh of Chatham, Il, Gage Harbaugh of Fremont, Michaela (Jadyn) Rodenbaugh of Overland Park, KS and Gabby (Benedict) Clark of Hastings; along with nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family. Rick was preceded in death by his son, Craig Harbaugh, sister, Sharon Warren, and parents.

Rick Harbaugh

February 13, 1947 - October 16, 2023

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February 13, 1947 - October 16, 2023

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