Memorial
August 15th 2019 Richard Dale Stanford, 83, passed away peacefully in his home. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Charlotte; children Robin Clinton, Terri and Bob Hirschfeld, Steve Stanford; grandchildren Cydney Clinton, Zach and Nathan Hirschfeld; and brother Jack Stanford.
Richard retired from MidAmerican Energy and was a private in the US Army. A passionate ballplayer, Richard played semi-professional baseball for the Baltimore Orioles. He enjoyed music and sang on the radio.
He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be greatly missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, 4 brothers, and a grandson.
Please join the family at Buffalo United Methodist Church 1000 30th St NE Cedar Rapids, Tuesday, August 20th at 11:00AM for a celebration of his life. There will be a luncheon at the church after services.
The family requests any memorials be donated to the Church.