Rick Donald Leuenberger

Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on August 16, 1959
Departed on August 28, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Rick D. Leuenberger, 51, of Cedar Rapids passed away August 28, 2010 in his home with his family following an extended illness. Memorial services will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Rev. Christine Wagner-Hecht, Chaplain with Hospice of Mercy, will officiate. Friends may call from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Survivors include his wife Teresa; daughters, Heather Parbs and husband Mike of Center Point and their son Caleb, and Chelsea Leuenberger of Cedar Rapids; his mother, Jeri Vernon of Dubuque; his brother, Robert Leuenberger and wife Maureen of Cedar Rapids; as well as several extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald.

Rick Donald Leuenberger was born August 16, 1959 in Cedar Rapids the son of Donald D. and Jereldine R. (Carroll) Leuenberger. He was united in marriage to Teresa Miller on June 7, 1986 in Cedar Rapids. They were blessed with two daughters. He had been employed with General Mills since 1979 as a Mix Process Operator, as well as owned and operated Rick’s Lawn and Leaf lawn care business. He also served honorably as a Linn County Sheriffs Reserve Officer for 23 years. Rick had a great love of being outdoors, especially hunting, yard work and landscaping. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend who will be greatly missed by all.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Rick’s honor.

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