Richard A. “Dick” Flint, 79 of Glenwood, IA entered into rest on June 25, 2015 in Omaha, NE. He was born January 5, 1936 in Shenandoah, IA to Waldo LeRoy “Wally” & Lulu Lois “Lois L.” (Cacey) Flint. Dick graduated from Glenwood High School in 1954. Following graduation he attended Iowa State University and was a member of The Iowa National Guard. Dick joined the United States Marine Corp in 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1959. He was united in marriage to Veda Whitehill on Aug. 4, 1957. To this union two children were born, Kristine & Douglas. Dick was employed with Wilson Concrete in Bellevue, NE which later became Rinker’s Corp. & retired after 45 years of dedicated service in Jan. 2005. Dick was a long time resident of Glenwood and a member of Grace United Methodist Church. He was a devoted husband & father. Dick loved nature, feeding the birds, was an avid reader & American History buff, gardening, woodworking, welding & a talented mechanic. He was instrumental in establishing the Northeast Elementary Wildlife Center & volunteered his time to keep it maintained. Preceding Dick in passing were his parents, sister Jane Hopkins & brother James B. Flint. Survivors include his wife Veda Flint of Glenwood, IA; children Kristine (David) Evans of Omaha, NE; Douglas (Dawn) Flint of Johnston, IA; granddaughters, Elizabeth, Emily & Ellen Flint; brother-in-laws, Dick Whitehill & Bruce Hopkins; sister-in-laws, Shirley Flint, Joyce Shilling, Helen Morrical, Jeannette Plumb, Phyllis Whitehill, Sharon Whitehill & Kathy Whitehill; several nieces, nephews, extended relatives and many friends.
Interment will be held in the Glenwood Cemetery with Military Rites.
Memorials may be made to the Glenwood Public Library or American Legion Post 141.
Visitation:Monday, June 29, 2015
10:00 AM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534
Service:Monday, June 29, 2015
11:00 AM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534
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So sorry to hear of your loss
Veda & family … Leo & I were so very sorry to hear that Dick passed away. We were really hoping we Flint cousins could get together again soon, but I guess it wasn’t meant to be. He was my closest cousin growing up & I’ll miss him, as will everyone who’s been lucky enough to know & love him over the years. I’ll bet Uncle Wally, Aunt Lula, Jim & Jane are happy to have him with them now & Dick & his dad are probably busy planning their next hunting trip. I hope you all are able to find some comfort in your precious memories of the happy times you spent together.
Dear Veda, It is difficult to learn of Dick’s passing. As a classmate of his it comes as shock to find that we will no longer meet at future reunions.As class President, I offer condolence from the Glenwood class of 1954 for your loss. I hope that the many shared memories between you and Dick will sustain you at this sorrowful time.
Dear Veda, Kris, and Doug,
My heart goes out to you during this sad and difficult time. What a wonderful picture of him! I always remember him with a big smile on his face, just like your whole family. I hope you can find comfort in each other and the many memories you share.
Love and prayers,
Julie(Flack) & Milton Eichacker
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