CROSBY, Richard Burr 1929-2014

CROSBY, WELLS, NOVAK

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 3/20/2014 at 15:22:11

Richard ‘Dick’ Burr Crosby

Richard “Dick” Burr Crosby, 84, of Charles City, died Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at his home in Charles City.

Dick was born the son of Burr and Ruth (Wells) Crosby on August 30, 1929, at their home in Clarksville. Dick graduated from Clarksville High School. He then attended Gates Business School in Waterloo, for two years where he received a business degree.

Dick was in the Marine Corps from 1951 to 1953, where he served in Korea. He was a member of the American Legion. Dick was a traveling salesman most of his career, the last 25 years before retirement, selling to hospitals and nursing homes.

On February 16, 1971, Dick was united in marriage with Laverne Marie Novak in a home ceremony in St. Louis, Mo. In 1973, they moved to Charles City.

Dick was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Charles City. He loved traveling with Laverne and he also was an avid reader. Dick was known as a kind and generous man.

Dick died on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, peacefully at his home. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents; one sister, June Ann Ackerman and special aunt, June Wells.

Dick is survived by his wife of 43 years, Laverne of Charles City; two stepsons, Steven and Mark Stecher of St. Louis; one stepdaughter, Donna (Phil) Coleman of St. Louis; two great-great-nephews, Brandt and Layton Reints, and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2014, at the Immaculate Conception Church, Charles City, with burial at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to Immaculate Conception Church in Charles City, Iowa or Hospice of Northern Iowa.

Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz.com.

SOURCE: Charles City Press, 20 MAR 2014