Husker Volleyball Fan Richard Umholtz Dies

Lincoln & Hastings Kearney, NE, October 16, 2026 —

Richard Umholtz, a longtime Husker volleyball supporter from Lincoln, Nebraska, has died. He was known among fans for carrying a sign reading “Roof roof roof” and had held season tickets for 30 years.

The details provided about Umholtz’s death are limited. His age, the date and circumstances of his death, and any information about funeral or memorial arrangements were not provided. No statement from his family, the university or the volleyball program was included.

Umholtz’s three decades as a season ticket holder reflect a sustained connection to Husker volleyball. The sign associated with him offered a distinctive way to show that support. The information available does not describe when he began attending matches, whether he held other roles with the team or how the sign became known.

There is also no information provided about how players, coaches or fellow fans responded to his passing. Without further details, the circumstances surrounding his death and the plans for remembering him remain unknown.

Umholtz is identified as a dedicated fan from Lincoln whose long-term attendance and recognizable sign were notable parts of his connection to the program. Further biographical details were not included in the information available for this report.

Story summarized from the original created by Noelle Adams on www.klkntv.com, see more information here.