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1932
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2025
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Richard Jordan Obituary
He was born Nov. 8, 1932 in Montrose, Iowa, the son of Walter and Lily Silvers Jordan.
He graduated from Montrose High School with the class of 1951.
After high school, Richard joined the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict.
On July 16, 1955, he was united in marriage with Doris Lerche in Fort Madison. She preceded him in death. He later married Joan Nichols on Nov. 10, 2001, in Keokuk. She survives.
Richard is also survived by his daughter Carol Jordan (Terry Goforth) of Palmyra; two grandsons, Tanner Simpson and Jordan Simpson, both of Fort Madison; and two nephews, Rick Berry (Judy) and Ron Berry (Tammy). He is also survived by Joan's children, Steven Nichols (Karen), Dean Nichols (Toni), and Scott Nichols (Teresa) and their children.
In addition to his first wife, Doris, he was preceded in death by his sister Wanda Berry; two brothers, Ron Jordan and Dale Jordan; and a nephew Rusty Berry.
Richard worked for the U.S. Postal Service for many years before retiring in 1991.
He was a lifelong sports enthusiast with a deep love for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Iowa Hawkeyes. He rarely missed a Cardinals game, often cheering them on from his favorite chair and keeping up with every stat and score throughout the season. Whether it was baseball in the summer or Hawkeye football in the fall, Richard enjoyed discussing the latest games with family and friends.
A graveside service with military rites will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Oakland Cemetery in Fort Madison, with Dawn Farris officiating.
Visitation will be prior to the service from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, with family meeting with friends at that time.
Memorials may be made to PAWS in Fort Madison, New Testament Christian Church, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com.
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