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Pat and family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
We didn't know about Richard's death til tonite when Galen told us. Always remember those Garst meetings. It was alot of fun. He will be greatly missed.
So sorry.
Chip and Betty Lauer
Posted by: Chip and Betty Lauer - Winterset, IA - Friends Oct 16, 2012
Patty and family i'm so sorry to hear of Uncle Richards passing. I treasure the memories of my stay at your farm when I was little, i learned to drive a tractor there(somewhat) and also a motorcycle.Best wishes
Posted by: Randy Anderson - Pocatello, ID - Nephew Oct 04, 2012
Patty and Family,
So sorry to hear about Richard's death. Logan still talks about Richard showing him the farm and the how differant farming is from Idaho. Logan always wanted to come back and visit again but it seems time gets away from us. We both remember how well you treated us and the wonderful meal you fixed us while we were there. God bless you and help you through your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Posted by: Becky Robinson - Pocatello, ID - Niece Oct 04, 2012
We were sorry to hear of Richard's passing. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jeremy and Linda Wheeler
Posted by: Linda - Gravity - Friend Oct 02, 2012
Dear Pat and family,
I was so sorry to hear today of Richard's passing. He was a good man, a good father and I know you will miss him much. What a great example he left to all of you. Please know how much you are in our prayers. Wishing you every comfort at this time.. Jean
Posted by: Jean (Miller) Goss - Lebanon, MO - friend Oct 02, 2012
Pat and family, so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. May your many wonderful memories give you comfort in the days and years ahead. Dave & Zelda Winslow
Posted by: Zelda Winslow - Davenport, IA - friend Oct 02, 2012
We are so sorry to learn the passing of Richard. Even though we lived so far apart, was always great to know we had family in Iowa and to call him an Uncle. Marilyn truly loved her brother. We are thinking of you in this difficult time. With love, Bob Anderson and family. (Idaho)
Posted by: Bob Anderson - Pocatello, ID - Uncle Oct 02, 2012
I always enjoyed my " chats" with Richard. I often took walks down the dirt road when we lived out on the farm. Richard would stop and visit with me. We would talk about whatever was on our mind. Other people might have just drove on by, but Richard always had time for his neighbors. I knew he was always a person you could depend on.
Posted by: Sheryl Preston - Lenox, IA - Friend Oct 01, 2012
Rich and I attended Audubon High School together and pulled many
pranks together as we enjoyed school.
When Rich worked in road construction he would visit us in California
during the winter months and enjoyed playing with our daughter.
Susan. We enjoyed his company and did a lot of sightseeing over
a three-year period.
We were certainly very happy when Rich married Patty and they
became Iowa farmers and parents.
We visited back and forth over the years when we lived in Virginia
and then in Audubon. Many of
Posted by: Ken Miller - Adairsville, GA - Close friend Oct 01, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about Richards death. My thoughts and prayers go out to you Patty and your family
Posted by: Jacque jubell - davenport, IA - neice Oct 01, 2012
