Memorial
Richard H. “Rick” Davison, 68 of Cedar Rapids died Saturday April 20, 2019 at his home. Memorial services on Thursday at 11:00 AM at the 1st Congregational Church. Rev. Melanie VanWeelden will officiate. There will be a visitation from 5 to 8 PM on Wednesday at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Jean; two daughters Patricia and her fiancé Brian Ulch of Cedar Rapids and Christina (Ed) Meierotto of North Liberty; his father Robert and his brother Randy (Sally) all of Cedar Rapids. He is also survived by a grandchild Kade and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by mother Roberta.
Rick was born on May 4, 1950 in Cedar Rapids the son of Robert and Roberta (Harter) Davison. He graduated from Washington High School and later from the University of Iowa in 1972.
He married Jean A. Adam on June 10, 1972 in Postville. Rick worked at Zimmerman Ford for several years and retired from Koch Brothers as an electrical technician in 2009 after many years of service. He was a member of 1st Congregational Church. He enjoyed reading, working jig saw and Sudoku puzzles, and was a science fiction enthusiast. He was an avid Hawkeye fan and a real car guy.
Rick will forever be remembered as a wonderful and caring husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend whose memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him. A memorial fund has been established in Rick’s name.