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Former Richardson County Commissioner remembered

By John Nixon

04/12/2021

(KLZA)-- A former Richardson County Commissioner and longtime fixture at the Richardson County Fair is being remembered.

James “Jim” Standerford of Humboldt died Tuesday, April 6 at the age of 92.

Jim Standerford served as a Richardson County Commissioners serving the Third District from 2012 – 2016.

Jim became involved with the Richardson County Fall Festival in September 1943 as a member of the clean-up crew. He joined the Richardson County Ag Society in 1961, serving as president from 1968 until his passing.

In addition, Standerford served on the State Fair Board for several years, being named the 2000 Nebraska Association of Fair Managers Person of the Year.

He also served on the Richardson County Extension Board and the Board of Mid-America Dairymen.

A Celebration of Life Service for Jim Standerford will be held Saturday, April 17 at 10:00 A.M. at the First Presbyterian Church in Humboldt.

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