Richard was born August 20, 1938, in Milwaukee,Wisconsin, to Jacob (Jack) and Rose (Burbach) Lockman. He quit school at the age of 14 to help support the family as a farmhand.

He met the love of his life, Patty Ann Dike, and they were married June 1, 1961. He was drafted into the Army soon after they were married, and served at Fort Carson in Colorado, Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland and in Germany.While in the service he served as Military Police (MP), of which he was very proud.

After his discharge, he and Patty made their home in Scottsbluff. He worked various jobs throughout his life, to include farmhand, volunteer deputy for the Sheriff’s department, mechanic, security guard, water foreman and sanitation foreman for the City of Scottsbluff, tow truck owner and operator, and he and his son ran a moving business and assisted with setting up auctions. He was a hard worker all his life. He considered himself a jack of all trades and master of none. He always kept busy. He retired 4 different times but could never stay retired.

He loved to tell jokes and dance his little jig. He loved his family. His grandkids and great grandkids were his pride and joy. He loved to collect things and to wear goofy hats just to make you laugh. He would do anything he could for anyone. He loved to watch football, wrestling, westerns and CourtTV.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Patty; his five children, Richard Lockman, Jr., of Minatare, NE, PamelaTaylor (Aden) of Minatare, NE, Bryan Lockman of Scottsbluff, NE, Anita Skinner (Bill Stall) of Bayard, NE and Deborah DeOllos of Scottsbluff, NE; grandchildren Laura Heldenbrand, WendyWulfkuhle (Marc), Lacie Bauer, AdenTaylor Jr (Audryaunna), Shania Buxbaum (Vincent), CheyanneTaylor, Dakota Taylor, Micheal Lockman (Marissa), Bryanna Lockman, Olivia Ferszt, Caleb Skinner, Austin Skinner, Addison Stall, Ronald DeOllos, Cassandra DeOllos; great-grandkids Alexis Shelby, Jasmine Shelby, Angel Shelby, JoAnna Shelby, Holden Wulfkuhle, ChevelleWulfkuhle, Adam Hill Jr, Keona Hill, SebastianTaylor, AdenaTaylor, SeydrikTaylor; and one greatgreat- grandchild, Elijah Burke. Also three brothers, twin Ronald Lockman (Deloris) of Mitchell, NE, Marvin Lockman (Jackalin) of Spearfish, SD, and James Lockman (Sandi) of North Platte, NE, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Rose Lockman, brother LeeRoy Lockman, and sisters, Betty Low, Deloris Lockman and Irma Dalrymple.