PURDY, Richard G. 1929-2019

PURDY, ROSE, BERKLAND

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 10/14/2019 at 18:10:50

Richard's Obituary

U.S. Veteran

Richard G. "Dick" Purdy, 90, of Cedar Falls, died Thursday, October 3, 2019, at UnityPoint Health Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

He was born April 2, 1929 in Cedar Falls, the son of Lester and Alice (Rose) Purdy. Dick married Eunice L. Berkland on June 10, 1950 in Cylinder, Iowa. She preceded him in death on September 15th, 2013. Dick earned his BA from Iowa State Teachers College (UNI) and his MA in Counseling from State College of Iowa (UNI).

He was a teacher of biology, geometry, algebra and physical education at Waterloo West High School for over 30 years, which he greatly enjoyed. Dick also coached sophomore track, football and basketball teams. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye sports fan.

He served in the U.S. Army National Guard and was a member of Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls. Dick enjoyed hunting, year-round fishing, trapping, spending summers in Minnesota, Alaska and Canada and he loved ice cream. He will be missed by his loving family and friends.

Dick is survived by his daughter, Nancy (Paul) Christensen and his son Joe Purdy, both of Cedar Falls; seven grandchildren; two step grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren and a step great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife; his brother, Robert (Bev) Purdy, and his daughter-in-law, Deb Purdy.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2019, at Nazareth Lutheran Church Larsen Chapel, with burial at Greenwood Cemetery, both in Cedar Falls. Military honors will be conducted by Cedar Falls AMVETS Post 49. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com.

SOURCE: Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home