RICKARD, David Riley 1963 - 2018

RICKARD, CASEY, STEALY

Posted By: Pat Ludeke (email)
Date: 3/17/2018 at 23:46:52

October 5, 1963 - February 28, 2018

David Riley Rickard died February 28th, 2018 at home in Clear Lake, IA.

David was born October 5th, 1963 in Mason City, Iowa to Riley and Ann (Casey) Rickard. David was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviours Lutheran Church in Mason City.

David attended schools in Mason City and graduated from Mason City High School in 1982. He then enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served until he was honorably discharged. He returned home and enrolled at Hamilton Business College. While there he met his future wife Julia Stealy. They were married October 15th, 1988 at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, Iowa. In 1991 their son, Jacob Matthew was born.

They moved to Ames so David could attend Iowa State University. He was a member then of the Iowa National Guard. In October of 2004, they returned to Clear Lake. David worked at various jobs, the latest was with Lutheran Services of Iowa. He enjoyed being an advocate of children. Fishing was his very favorite hobby. He liked hunting and also doing projects at home.

David is survived by his wife Julia (Stealy), Clear Lake, son Jacob, Belmond, IA. His father Riley Rickard and brother Daniel Rickard, both of Mason City. Also mother-in-law Lou Stealy, Clear Lake, brothers and sisters-in-law, uncles, aunts and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceeded in death by both maternal and paternal grandparents and his mother Ann Rickard and aunts & uncles.

Per requested, David was cremated and no services held.