1925
Richard
2018
Richard F. Worden
August 4, 1925 — September 13, 2018
Richard F. “Dick” Worden, 93 of Sioux City, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at a local nursing facility. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel with Reverend James Travis officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Visitation will be Monday, September 17th from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family present at 6:00 p.m. and a Prayer Service will begin Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.meyerbroschapels.com
Dick was born on August 4, 1925 in Sioux City, son of Lloyd and Alice (Mansfield) Worden. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church. He attended Sioux City and Westfield Schools. Dick was a WWII Marine Veteran, participating in action at Guam, Marianas Islands, Iwo Jima, and Volcano Islands before receiving his honorable discharge in December of 1945. Richard married Viola L. “Fitty” Maschmeier on April 15, 1946, and they truly lived happily ever after. She preceded him in death on August 20, 1998.
Dick worked for Standard Redimix, Pal Transfer, and All American Freight until they closed. He was a member of the Teamsters Union. Upon retirement, he drove for the Car Lot, Condon Motors, Lantis Fireworks, and for vacationing retirees traveling to Florida and Texas.
Dick loved to metal detect and brought home many treasures. He enjoyed spending time with Tom Garnett in his car repair shop. They had many deals through the years.
Those left to cherish Dick’s memory are daughter Mary (Wade) Swords, grandchildren Billy (Kerie) Worden, Kim Bowser, Dixie Worden, Troy and Mike Worden, Jeremy and Brad Winters, 12 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren, sister JoAnne Kinsey and brother Mike, also his special friend, Puffy, the dog.
Dick was preceded in death by his wife Viola “Fitty”, sons Dickie and Bobby, grandson Bobby, Jr., his parents, brothers Bob, Jack, Eugene (Bugs), sister Mary Laski, Betty Winn, Dorothy Koslow, and Lorraine White.
Special thanks to the staff at Westwood Care Initiatives, Hospice of Siouxland and family friend, Kim Johnson, who took care of dad for many years after mom died.
Dick was born on August 4, 1925 in Sioux City, son of Lloyd and Alice (Mansfield) Worden. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church. He attended Sioux City and Westfield Schools. Dick was a WWII Marine Veteran, participating in action at Guam, Marianas Islands, Iwo Jima, and Volcano Islands before receiving his honorable discharge in December of 1945. Richard married Viola L. “Fitty” Maschmeier on April 15, 1946, and they truly lived happily ever after. She preceded him in death on August 20, 1998.
Dick worked for Standard Redimix, Pal Transfer, and All American Freight until they closed. He was a member of the Teamsters Union. Upon retirement, he drove for the Car Lot, Condon Motors, Lantis Fireworks, and for vacationing retirees traveling to Florida and Texas.
Dick loved to metal detect and brought home many treasures. He enjoyed spending time with Tom Garnett in his car repair shop. They had many deals through the years.
Those left to cherish Dick’s memory are daughter Mary (Wade) Swords, grandchildren Billy (Kerie) Worden, Kim Bowser, Dixie Worden, Troy and Mike Worden, Jeremy and Brad Winters, 12 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren, sister JoAnne Kinsey and brother Mike, also his special friend, Puffy, the dog.
Dick was preceded in death by his wife Viola “Fitty”, sons Dickie and Bobby, grandson Bobby, Jr., his parents, brothers Bob, Jack, Eugene (Bugs), sister Mary Laski, Betty Winn, Dorothy Koslow, and Lorraine White.
Special thanks to the staff at Westwood Care Initiatives, Hospice of Siouxland and family friend, Kim Johnson, who took care of dad for many years after mom died.
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