Richard “Richie” Carl Gnida

GNIDA, YEDLOWSKI, MCKEE, BAHARAL

Posted By: Sarah Fletcher (email)
Date: 12/23/2021 at 13:26:27

Richard “Richie” Carl Gnida, 80, died peacefully Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Country View in North Liberty with his family by his side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church with Father Gary Beckman officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, prior to the service, from 9:30 AM to 11 AM at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Solon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Research Fund at the University of Iowa Foundation, 1 West Park Road, Iowa City, IA 52242 or Country View, 555 Country Lane, North Liberty, IA 52317.

Richie was born June 29, 1941 in New York City, the son of Louis and Sophie (Yedlowski) Gnida. He was raised in Somers, NY, where he graduated from high school in 1959. Richie received his bachelor’s degree from Cortland State University had a master’s degree in Education as well as School Administration degree.

On July 1, 1972 Richie married Elizabeth McKee in Montezuma, IA.

Richie taught physical education for 34 years with the last 28 years being at Somers Middle School in Somers, NY. Throughout his career he also served as athletic director/assistant principal. He was a successful football and wrestling coach holding several leadership roles within coaching organizations. Richie had a positive influence on many as a teacher and coach. Following his retirement Richie became a realtor. He enjoyed spending time at their home in Rhode Island. In 2002, Richie and Elizabeth moved to Iowa City to be near family.

Richie was a member of St. Wenceslaus Church. He loved scuba diving and was a certified PADI instructor. Diving was often combined with his love of travel. Richie loved sports and was an avid supporter of Iowa Hawkeyes.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to the caregivers with Superior Care Iowa and Country View.

Richie is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth; two children, Tanya (Deb) Gnida of Portland, OR and Andy (Michelle) Gnida of Solon; three grandchildren, Lou, Zeb, and Eleanor; and his brother, Gene Gnida (Talya Baharal-Gnida) of Ulster Park, NY.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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