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Richard McGee Obituary
May 19, 1942 - October 10, 2025
Richard, 83, passed away peacefully at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo, Iowa, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born in Minneapolis, Minn., to Oran and Josephine McGee. He later married Cathy Brooks, and from this union had a son, Chad. Throughout his life, Rich professed in his faith towards sobriety, his love of family and friends through stories and card games, and for the great outdoors with a fishing pole in his hand.
Richard is survived by his son, Chad (Erin) McGee of Denver; three sisters, Patty Barz of Cape Coral, Fla., Connie (Steve) Sisson of Omaha, Neb., and Laurie (Jeff) Sverdahl of North Palm Beach, Fla; a brother, Dan (Carmen) Riley of Waterloo; a sister in law, Rebecca McGee of Cape Coral, Fla; a grandson, Jack McGee; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceded in death by: his father, Oran; his mother, Josephine; his step-father, Joe Riley; two brothers, Mike McGee and John Riley; and a son, Mark.
A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, November 8th, at the Waterloo Elks Club at 407 East Park Avenue in Waterloo, Iowa from 1 to 4 p.m.
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Dan Klis
November 10, 2025
Rich was major influence my during my time with him at Flag Island Resort as fishing guides.
Debra L Frost
October 17, 2025
I was the manager first many years at Liberty Manor where Rich lived. He was a loved member of the community there and will be greatly missed. My condolences to all of you.
Bob Flood
October 17, 2025
I worked with Richard back in the 70's.He was fun to be arounw.
Gary Ritter
October 16, 2025
The memories are many from the old days past ! RIP PAL !
Ted Gruver
October 16, 2025
Remember him as Richie McGee,when he lived on Vaughn St. He hung out with cousins John and Walt Carr. I remember being 8 and thinking what a cool group of guys
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