Richard (Rick) Loukota

Richard (Rick) Loukota

April 23, 1934 - March 20, 2017

THORNTON, Colo. — Richard (Rick) Loukota died March 20, 2017.

He was born April 23, 1934 in Exeter, Neb. to Frank and Marie Loukota.

He married Charlene Blake in McCook, Neb. on Aug. 17, 1953.

He worked for Burlington Northern railroad for 34 years.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Clarence.

Survivors include his wife, Charlene; children, DeAnn Skala, Michael Loukota and Michele Hahn; three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildre.

Services were March 25, 2017, at Saint John's Lutheran Church in Thornton.