Clifford Rash, Jr.

Memorial services for Jr Rash, age 62, of O’Neill, NE were held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Word of Life Christian Center in O’Neill, NE.

Burial will be at a later date in Gregory, SD. Biglin’s Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Clifford “Jr” William Rash was born on September 10, 1960, in Winner, SD to Clifford and Virginia (Hannahs) Rash. He attended Gregory Public Schools through the eighth grade. Jr then worked for his cousin, Bud, for several years on the family farm. Jr enjoyed entering rodeos, especially for bull riding. He worked many jobs to pay the bills, notably for a time in Washington state for an irrigation company, and then for a fencing crew. Locally, he worked for Herd Co. until he was forced to retire due to health reasons in 2006.

Jr married his childhood friend, Cheryl Totton, on August 17, 1995, in Gregory, SD. Jr adopted John and Brett in March 1997.

He enjoyed tinkering and was always tearing things apart. He also enjoyed rodeos, watching westerns, camping, fishing, and spending time with his family. He loved animals, especially his dogs and cats.

Jr passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, at his home in O’Neill, NE.

Jr is survived by his wife of 27 years, Cheryl Rash of O’Neill, NE; two sons, John Rash of O’Neill, NE, and Brett (Jacqueline) Rash of Columbus, NE; two grandchildren, Rory and Eliza Rash; his mother, Virginia Rash of Gregory, SD; sisters, Mary (Mike) Aronson of Kimball, SD, Dawn (Rick) Boyer of Armour, SD, Kelly Kolbe of Gregory, SD; sistersin- law, Julie (Steve) Esterling of Gregory, SD, and Jenna (Amber) Underhill of Colome, SD; brother-in-law, Mike (Donna) Totton of Gregory, SD; and several nieces and nephews.

Jr was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Rash; grandma, Hazel Totton; and niece, Katie Lou Kolbe.

Memorials may be directed to his family for future designation.