Richard G. Thompson

Born in Creston, Iowa on April 16, 1928
Departed on January 12, 2008. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.

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Richard G. Thompson, 79, of 5707 East Cemetery Rd, SW, died Saturday January 12, 2008, surrounded by his family in his home after a long illness. Services: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel by the Rev. Mike Townsley. Visitation will be on Tuesday at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel from 4-7 P.M. Burial: Fairfax Cemetery, Fairfax.
Survivors include his wife Nadine, his children, Roger Carol Thompson of Ely, Mark Doni Thompson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Scott Thompson of Coralville and Bill Becky Thompson of Marion, 8 grandchildren, Amanda, Adam, Alyssa, Rachel, Kendra, Nolan, Angela, and 2 great grandchildren, Cory and Kayleen.
His parents, a brother, Fred and 2 sisters, Ruth and Clara preceded him in death.
Richard was born April 16, 1928 in Creston, Iowa, the son of Guy and Lillian Thompson. He married Nadine Tate on June 2, 1957 in Cedar Rapids. He served in the Navy during World War II. Richard had worked for Smulekoff’s. He farmed in southwest Cedar Rapids for many years. After retiring from farming he was a driver for the Grant Wood Area Educational Agency. He enjoyed mall walking, eating out with family and friends and his favorite, spending time with his grandchildren. Richard was known for his enjoyable sense of humor and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Memorials may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice.

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