Richard Voss

Richard Voss obituary, Eagle Grove, IA

Richard Voss

Richard Voss Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 27, 2017.
Richard (Dick) Lester Voss, the youngest son of seven siblings, of Albert and Amy (Johnson) Voss, was born on February 9, 1936, on the family farm south of Eagle Grove, Iowa. He attended country school and graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 1954. Dick served in the Iowa Army National Guard, Company C, 747th Maintenance Battalion. Dick met his future wife, Sharon Sweeney at the Larimar Ballroom in Fort Dodge and they were united in marriage on April 27, 1956. Dick was known as a skillful carpenter and worked for Sadler Construction for almost 50 years. He enjoyed all sports but mainly cheered for the Minnesota Vikings and Twins, as well as the Iowa Hawkeyes. During the summers, he enjoyed the anticipation of his home grown tomatoes and cucumbers. In recent years, he and Sharon spent winters in Brownsville, Texas. Dick was an avid card, domino and cribbage player. He got great joy challenging his daughters and grandchildren in the card game called, Up and Down the River. "No Binks!" Dick was a kind and positive person, always seeing the bright side of all situations and was known for giving the best and biggest hugs. Dick died on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames from acute leukemia, at the age of 81 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Doris Voss Will. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Voss of Eagle Grove; three daughters, Cindy Humphreys (Brooks) of Omaha, NE, Sandy Hanson of East Lansing, MI and Valerie Hanson (Mike) of Eagle Grove; seven grandchildren: Connor (Nicole) and Kate Humphreys, Luke (Emily) and Jaclynn Hanson (Lance), Jessica Brogan (Patrick), Matt (Lauren) and Danielle Hanson; six great-grandchildren and siblings: Marvin Voss of Woolstock, Leonard Voss of Eagle Grove, Mary Sadler of Eagle Grove, Marge Ellsworth of Carmel, IN and Janis Turk of St. Charles, IL. Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 10, 2017, at 1 p.m. at Foust Funeral Home in Goldfield. Visitation will be Friday, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Foust Funeral Home, Eagle Grove. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Eagle Grove. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

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June 9, 2017

Yohans Stewart posted to the memorial.

June 8, 2017

Joel and Judy Turk posted to the memorial.

June 6, 2017

Margo Witkowsky posted to the memorial.

Yohans Stewart

June 9, 2017

Dear Voss family,
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss. During this difficult time may you be comforted by fond memories and loving words; like those found at Isaiah 57:15.

Joel and Judy Turk

June 8, 2017

We will miss Uncle Dick and his warmth and smile! He was such a good man, husband, father, brother,grandpa, and uncle to this huge Voss family!! Our sympathies to Aunt Sharon and to all his loved ones. May you find comfort and healing through our thoughts and prayers for you. Love,
Joel and Judy Turk and family

Margo Witkowsky

June 6, 2017

What a good lookin' bunch! Wonderful memories. Love to all the Vosses, Wills, Sadlers, Turks and Ellsworths. Margo

Margo Witkowsky

June 6, 2017

What a good lookin' bunch! Wonderful memories. Love to all the Vosses, Wills, Sadlers, Turks and Ellsworths. Margo

Doug Ellsworth

June 4, 2017

We are going to miss that very tall man with a clear voice that would make you smile a mile long. I hope to see him and the rest of the Voss gang in the next world, if God permits. You see with people like my Uncle Dick there,s positive proof that God exists and that God is good.

Jack & Mickey Kelley

June 1, 2017

We have good memories of Dick one fond memory is when he built he built the addition to our home here in Ames (working for Sadler's)each day Mickeys daycare kids looked forward to watching him work through a picture window that was left in the house while he worked in the new area. He was so good with the the kids, we will think of Dick each day when we walk in to this area. A big man with a big heart ~ Jack & Mickey Kelley

George & Sandi Thomason thomason

June 1, 2017

Sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of Dick ~~~ May you find peace and comfort in your precious memories of him . George & Sandra Thomason

Debra Trausch

June 1, 2017

sending prayers to the family of Richard Voss.

Jack and Janice Turk

May 31, 2017

Brother Dick will be missed. Great memories of our family times to cherish. Sharon and family we pray that God hold you in the plam of his hand at this sad time..

Karla and Ron Ruiter

May 30, 2017

So very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

Chris Turk and Family

May 30, 2017

Uncle Dick, I will miss you and your sincere kindness and warmth. You always took a real interest in what I was doing and what my boys were doing. I never saw you without a smile and I will never forget your laughter, and both your smile and sense of humor were great positive influences in my life. I know you are in heaven, at peace, and have been reunited with the Lord. God bless you Uncle Dick. To Aunt Sharon, Cindy, Sandy, Valerie, all the grand kids and great grand kids - Uncle Dick's kindness is a legacy that lives in all of you. Peace.

Cathy Scheithe

May 30, 2017

Uncle Dick your kind and loving heart will be missed. I will always remember your warm inviting smile and how you always came seeking me to give me hugs❤ May you Rest In Peace and comfort in heaven.

Jeanne Doan

May 29, 2017

Dearest Aunt Sharon and cousins, We will miss Uncle Dick and his great smile, wonderful hugs and sunny attitude. God bless you all. love , Jeanne (Ellsworth) and Mark Doan

Nancy and Denny Vandewater

May 29, 2017

Our hearts were saddened to hear about Uncle Dick - he was a very kind, loving man. We are thankful for his life, and pray for comfort for his family!❤

Nelson & Pat Rand

May 29, 2017

Sharon and Family ! We were part of the "Stagecoach " family back there in the days when we met Dick and wife and then we all moved to "Honeydale ",Why I can't really tell you but we did .Dick would help anyone with anything if it was in his knowledge .He also made the best chocolate cake which I can personally say was very good .So hears goodbye to a wonderful person who we were proud to have met and called friend !!

Greg Luger

May 29, 2017

Sharen and family,
So sorry to hear of Dick's passing.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.

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