David George RICHARDS

RICHARDS, KEPLER

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 10/15/2011 at 13:16:10

August 23, 1955 --- October 1, 2011

ALEXANDER, IA - David G. Richards, 56, of Alexander, passed away Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at his home north of Alexander. Memorial services for David G. Richards will be held at 11 a.m. today, Saturday, Oct. 15, at the United Methodist Church in Alexander. Pastor Don Morrison will officiate. Burial will take place in the Alexander cemetery. Friends may call on the family from 9:30 a.m. to services time today. Arrangements for David G. Richards are under the direction of the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond.

David George, the son of George and Carol Kepler Richards, was born Aug. 23, 1955, in Belmond. He grew up on the family farm. David graduated from CAL Community High School in 1973. He then entered Iowa State University in Ames and graduated with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Agronomy in the spring of 1978. Soon after graduation, he moved to Ottumwa and worked for a seed company. In 1983, Dave moved to Des Moines where he worked as a stock and commodities broker. In 1990, Dave left the brokerage business to manage Vintage Wine, a wine distribution company until 1992. After the death of his mother he moved back to the family farm in Alexander. Dave enjoyed gardening, cooking, dog training, boating and politics. He hosted many dinner parties and always made sure there was a little extra for his guests to take home. He will be fondly remembered by his large and diverse circle of friends for his keen intellect, sharp wit and compassion for others. David is survived by a sister, Joan Richards of Johnston. He was preceded in death by his father George, his mother Carol, and his younger brother Edward. Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S., Belmond, IA.

Mason City Globe Gazette -- Iowa
October 15, 2011