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1939
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2011
Richard Mathern Obituary
Pleasant Hill
Richard K. "Dick" Mathern, 72, of Pleasant Hill, died on October 21 in Tucson, Arizona. He was born on February 20, 1939 in Des Moines to Florence and Marion Mathern. He retired from the Des Moines Water Works as a Customer Service Representative. For over forty years he owned and operated the Corvette Hospital. Dick was an active member of the Corvette Club of Iowa, the NCCC and was a US Army veteran.
Services will be on Friday, October 28 at 10:30 a.m. at Capitol Hill Lutheran Church, East 5th and Des Moines Street where Dick was a lifelong member; visitation will be at Hamilton's on Lyon Street on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.; burial will be in the Rising Sun Cemetery following service.
Richard is survived by his wife Arda; daughter, Amber Solis; son, James; nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Capitol Hill Lutheran Church.
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Betty Thurman
October 29, 2011
Arda - so sorry to hear of Dick's death, I was out of town when I heard, always enjoy seeing you guys at our cruise nights, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
October 28, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Dick's passing, I will always remember his enthusiasm with the corvettes and the Corvette Club events. Always smiling and having fun. A lot of good memories!! He will be missed.
Penee Indelicato, Houston, Texas
Sharry McGuire
October 27, 2011
Arda,my dear friend, I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Like Jan, I am so glad I met Dick this summer and especially glad to have spent a bit of time with you (but not enough). Please know we are all thinking of you. Your strength of character and your faith will be of comfort to you. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Love you, Sharry McGuire
Jo Taylor
October 27, 2011
Worked with Dick at DMWW from 1987 until he retired. One of the few that stayed active around DMWW and it was a pleasure to see him off and on since his retirement. Many memories of him, ken kephart, others that were in Customer Service all those years ago. RIP, you will be missed.
Bill Kamberg
October 27, 2011
It was an honor to know Dick. He always brightened up things when he came in to our shop. I shall miss him.
bernie schurman
October 27, 2011
i am sorry to see dick passing in the
paper, i always enjoy visiting with dick
about his cars.
Jim "Blackie" & Marty Lynch
October 26, 2011
Saddened to hear of Dick's passing. Have many great memories from all the Corvette Club racing events and activities through the 70's and 80's. Dick was extremely knowledgeable in all areas of Vettes and always a tough competitor. Can still see Dick autocrossing the "Pickle" at high revs. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Arda and family.
Jan Denton
October 26, 2011
Arda, God bless you are your family. So enjoyed seeing both of you at our 50th class reunion. I am sharing the information with our classmates. Love and blessing to you.
connie charter
October 26, 2011
God bless your family and may you feel comfort in the love of your friends as you go forward in this difficult time.
Steve McGilvrey
October 26, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Dicks famliy. I've known Dick for a lot of years. He always had an answer to my Corvette questions. I'm glad to have known him and he will be greatly missed. RIP
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