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Richard Deardoff Obituary

INDEPENDENCE – Richard E. Deardoff, Sr., 98 years old, of Independence, Iowa, died Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the Buchanan County Health Center in Independence.
Private memorialization will take place at a later time.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Deardoff of Independence; one son; Pat's three children; 14 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orla and Ruth Deardoff; his brother, Robert Deardoff; and Pat's son, Calvin Pont.
White Funeral Home, Independence, IA, is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Independence Bulletin-Journal on Jan. 20, 2024.

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