STREET, Richard D. (1919-1992)

STREET

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler (email)
Date: 4/27/2006 at 12:49:40

Collins Funeral Home – Winterset, Iowa

Dick Street
July 11, 1919 – September 30, 1992

Richard D. (Dick) Street was born July 11, 1919 at Tama, Iowa.

Dick served in the Army Corp of Engineers during World War II.

In 1946, he married Martha Husak, and they made their first home in Gladbrook, Iowa. While living in Gladbrook, three sons were born – Larry, Dale and Jim. Dick owned a Kaiser-Frazer and A Packard dealership, constructed his own automobiles, and was very involved in community activities.

In 1955, Martha and Dick moved to rural Winterset. There he owned a small business called The Sculyville Store, and later he formed a manufacturing company. During this time, Dick’s antique gun collection was internationally known. The family also owned a home in Adel. While in Winterset, a daughter, Mary Jo, was born.

In 1966, the family moved to Ankeny while Dick was employed as a tool and dye manager for Firestone. In 1970, the family returned to the homestead in Winterset where Martha currently resides.

Those that preceded him in death were his parents, John and Violet Street, and his brother, Bill.

Surviving Richard are the members of his immediate family, six grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

Interment of Ashes was in the Holy Trinity Cemetery, Tama County, Iowa