Richard W. Dick 1934-2018

DICK, ATWOOD, CRIST, BULLOCK, FORBES, WORKMAN, ARCHIBALD

Posted By: Volunteer Rich Lowe
Date: 4/6/2018 at 11:02:48

Richard W. Dick, 83, of Marion, IA, died suddenly in his home on January 7, 2018.

Masonic rites and a memorial service were held January 14, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield, IA, with words of comfort by Allen Melcher. Burial of cremains will be at a later date.

Richard was born in Douds, IA, on April 17, 1934, to Kenneth and Larne Dick. He graduated from Douds High School (class of '51) and worked in sales for TPC for over 20 years. He was a 60 year member of the Celestial Lodge No. 413, and a member of the Fairfield Lions Club. Richard married Shirley Atwood on June 29, 1996. They enjoyed traveling during their retirement years, going to Mexico, Ireland and the Dominican Republic as well as taking several cruises. He and Shirley were members at Friends Church in Fairfield, IA, and belonged to Living Hope Wesleyan in Cedar Rapids, IA. Richard was an avid Hawkeye and Cowboys fan and rarely missed a game - Go Hawks!

Richard was an outgoing, happy soul who didn't know a stranger. He loved meeting new people wherever he went. Spending time with family and friends was important to him and he could be found boating with family during the summer, watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren in their sports and activities, or traveling to visit his family out of state.

Richard is survived by his wife of 21 years; brother, Jim (Sondra); half-brother, Bob (Laura) Crist; half-sister, Linda Crist Bullock (Rodger); son, Ron; stepdaughter, Deb Forbes (Mark Wenman); stepsons, Mike and Scott Atwood; brotherin-law, Chuck (Sharyn) Workman; daughter-in-law, Cecilia; grandchildren, Dillon, Caitlin, Allison, Denise, Chelsea (Rob) Archibald, Cassi Forbes; and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, son, Kenneth, and an infant daughter, Debbie.

The family would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the staff and residents at Summit Pointe in Marion. Their care of Richard and Shirley during their residency and continuing support of Shirley during this time are immensely impactful.

Source: Van Buren County Register, Keosauqua, IA; 18 Jan 2018

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