Grandstaff, Ricky "Rick" 1950-2014

GRANDSTAFF, LANTZ, STEWART, WEBBER, BRYNGELSON, FUNK, MICKLE

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Date: 1/5/2015 at 15:11:27

Ricky “Rick” Grandstaff, 64, of Newton, formerly of Marshalltown, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at the VA Hospital in Des Moines. Rick’s family would like to extend their heartfelt and sincere appreciation to the nurses and doctors that were with Rick through his time at the VA.

A funeral service for Rick will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Bobby Shomo officiating. Public visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home where his family will be present to greet friends. Memorial contributions may be directed in Rick’s name to his family. For further information or to send a condolence visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Rick and his family.

Rick Grandstaff was born on July 22, 1950, in Newton. He was the son of Louise (Lantz) Mickle and Roy Grandstaff. It was in Newton he grew up and attended school, and graduated with the class of 1969. On June 17, 1970, he enlisted in the army, but due to an unfortunate back injury he was honorably discharged just several months later.

At the age of 30 he moved to Marshalltown where he later married Lanesa (Stewart) Webber. It was in December of 1982, his daughter Lindsay was born. He began work detailing cars but shortly after he started selling cars at the Volkswagen dealership. Being a car salesman quickly became a lifelong career for him. He was employed at Jensen Ford for years, and later at Ken Wise for the remainder of his years in Marshalltown. In 2002, he moved back to Newton to be with his mother, and continued his career at Noble Ford and Clemons. It was after he retired that he worked part time selling furniture. What Rick treasured more than anything was time with his family. Being a father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and special friend is what he cherished most. He was a sports fanatic, a diehard Cowboys fan and New York Yankees fan, with any good weather you would find him outside, walking, jogging, grilling or enjoying the sunshine.

Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Lindsay Grandstaff of Marshalltown; his grandchildren, Aidan Nicholas Grandstaff and Brooke Mykal Grandstaff of Marshalltown; his sister, Sharon (Grandstaff) Bryngelson of Newton; and his niece, Marci Grandstaff and her daughters Hayley and India of Ocala, Fla.; as well as many cousins, aunts and uncles. He is also survived by the love of his life, Janet Funk of Newton; and all of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren whom he loved dearly.

In death Rick has rejoined his mother and step-father, Louise and Ed Mickle; his step-brothers, Tom and John Mickle; his father, Roy Grandstaff; grandparents, George and Pauline Lantz and Ed and Irma Grandstaff; his cousins Tony and Tawnya Lantz; and a couple of uncles. ~ The Newton Daily News, Newton, Iowa 5 Jan 2015.