Memorial
Richard “Dick” William Asprooth , Age 91 of Cedar Rapids died on February 4, 2016. Dick was born on November 21 1924 in Rockford, IL. to Martin and Ella Asprooth. He married the love of his life Marilyn “Lynn” Cropper on June 20, 1954 in Lyons, NE.
Dick served in the U.S. Navy from December 1942 through April 1946, participating in two landings in the Philippines. Dick served on the USS Capricornus. He worked all of his life in the trucking industry, working for various organizations including RFK and CRST in Cedar Rapids. Over the years he worked as a dispatcher, supervisor, terminal manager, general manager and sales representative.
He was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, holding many committee appointments. He did volunteer work with the American Red Cross, Cedar Rapids Public Library, Milestones, the History Museum, Lions Club and Heritage Area Agency on Aging. He enjoyed golf, cards and cribbage as well as being an avid Chicago White Sox fan.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his siblings, Lucille, Fritz and Donald. Besides his wife Lynn, Dick leaves behind two daughters, Vicki Roy(Joe) of Lincoln, NE and Jody Taylor (Ric) of Steward, IL., 3 grandchildren Luke Taylor (Jamie), Stephanie Roy, and Allison Carson (Keenan), and 2 great grandchildren Alex and Abby Taylor
A Celebration of Dick’s life will be held at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church on Saturday February 13 at 3pm. Visitation with family will take place at St. Paul’s on February 13th from 1pm to 3pm preceding the memorial service.
Memorials may be given in his name to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1340 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.