Richard Dean French

Richard Dean French

Richard French Obituary

Published by Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel, Inc. on Nov. 18, 2015.
Richard was born on August 23, 1942 and passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015. Richard was a resident of Red Oak, Iowa at the time of his passing. He attended school. He served in the United States Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was married to Donna. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Saturday November 21 2015 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dr. George Hooper officiating. Visitation with the family will be held from 6-8 PM Friday November 20 2015 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the family.

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