Rentsch, Richard (1925-2012)
RENTSCH, CAMPBELL, MCCALL, ROE, LASHIER, FITSIMMONS
Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 5/17/2012 at 18:56:17
Richard Rentsch
February 13, 1925 - April 26, 2012Richard Rentsch, age 87, of Webb, Iowa, died April 26, 2012, at his home in rural Webb.
Richard Campbell Rentsch, the son of Robert and Gladys (Campbell) Rentsch, was born in Webb, Iowa, on February 13, 1925. He lived his youth in the Webb area, graduating from Cornell High School in 1943. Dick faithfully served his country during World War II in the United States Army from August 18, 1943, until he was honorably discharged on November 17, 1945. During his service to his country, he received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Dick was baptized at the First United Church in Sioux Rapids in 1960.
On August 22, 1959, Dick married Doris McCall in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. They were blessed with three children: Walt, Karen, and Bill.
Devoted to farming, Dick resided on the same farm for seventy-one years. A man of commitment, he served not only as a member but also as president of the local school board for many years. Moreover, he was a member of the VFW, the Graeber-Rowe American Legion Post of Sioux Rapids, and the First United Church of Sioux Rapids. Several of Dick’s favorite pastimes included traveling, hunting, fishing, and golfing. The river has always played a significant part of Dick’s life. A bit of a tease, he’ll also be remembered by his family and friends for his keen sense of humor.
Dick’s life will always be honored and cherished by his family which includes his wife of fifty-two years, Doris, of Webb, Iowa; his children: Walt (Teresa) Rentsch, of Tabor, South Dakota, Karen (Scott) Roe, of Marengo, Iowa, and Bill Rentsch, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa; his grandchildren: Adam Rentsch, of Italy/United States Air Force, Sarah and Hannah Rentsch, of Eldon, Missouri, Jenna and Jaret Roe, of Marengo, Iowa, and Emily and Abby Rentsch, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa; two sisters: Arlene (Dick) Lashier, of Clear Lake, Iowa, and Betty Fitsimmons, of Spring Valley, California; as well as nieces; nephews; other extended family; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law, Lynn Fitsimmons.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 30, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Church in Sioux Rapids. Burial will be in Lone Tree Cemetery in Sioux Rapids. Visitation will take place Sunday, April 29, 2012, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Sliefert-Smith Funeral Home in Webb. The Sliefert-Smith Funeral Home in Webb is in charge of the arrangements.
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