Richard G. Begg (1937-2015)

BEGG, MARTINDALE, SORENSON, LESHER, HOUSER, OGLE, CRAWFORD

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 2/10/2015 at 18:21:54

Obituary From Adams Soderstrum Funeral Home, Story County, Iowa.

Richard G. Begg, 77, of Ames, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20 at Bethesda Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 21 at Bethesda Lutheran Church with burial in the Ames Municipal Cemetery.

Richard Begg was born July 11, 1937 to Alex and Bessie (Martindale) Begg in Ames, Iowa. Dick graduated from Ames High School with the class of 1956. After graduation he joined the Navy and was on active duty for two years. On February 14, 1960 Dick and Carole (Sorenson) Begg were united in marriage. Dick was employed by Iowa State University, Facilities Services beginning May 1, 1964 and retiring after 34 years on September 1, 1998.

Dick was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church where he held many offices including President. He also enjoyed memberships in Ames Historical Society, Ducks Unlimited, The Big Ten Services Administrators and ISU Friends Hall of Fame. In 1997, Ames Chamber of Commerce awarded Dick the Individual Quality Award. Dick and Carole were co-chair for the Story County Cancer Drive in 1976.

Dick is survived by his wife Carole of 54 years; two brothers, Ron of Arizona and Gary (Mary Anne) of Boone; sons Jeff (Michele) of Huxley, IA, Tim (Lynne) of Ankeny, Jim (Laura) of Kelley and daughter Sonja (Eric) LeSher of West Des Moines; twelve grandchildren, Austin (Rachel) Begg, Mary (Joe) Houser, Ellie Begg, Joshua Begg, Madison (Alex) Ogle, Ian Begg, Cavin LeSher, Alec LeSher, Brady LeSher, Donny Crawford-Begg, Annah Begg, Zachary Begg and many nieces and nephews.

Dick was preceded in death by both parents, nephew David and niece Nancy.

The last four months he has shown his family how strong he is in his faith and what a gentleman he truly is and always has been. Every day we are surrounded by our family's love and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be donated to the Ames Historical Society or Food at First.

JAN 21 Funeral Service 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Bethesda Lutheran Church
1517 Northwestern Ave.
Ames, IA, US, 50010

Cemetery Details
Ames Municipal Cemetery
310 E 9th St.
Ames, IA,