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Richard L. “Dick” DeLashmutt

Celebration of Life:  Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 1:00 P.M., Holy Rosary Church, 24116 Marian Avenue, Glenwood, Iowa.

Richard Lee “Dick” DeLashmutt, 77 of Omaha, Nebraska formerly of Pacific Junction, Iowa and Glenwood, Iowa passed away at his home on May 10, 2019. Dick was born on March 13, 1942 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to William Clay and Naomi Faye (Vittitoe) DeLashmutt.

Dick was raised on the farm in Pacific Junction. He graduated from Glenwood High School in 1960. Dick was a steward of the land by farming and growing large gardens. He always enjoyed being in the ag sector and watching the beautiful sunrises. Dick was a meticulous farmer who took great pride in having the straightest rows with not a weed to be found. In the early 1970’s Dick purchased the John Deere Dealership which he owned for 22 years. His next venture began in the insurance business. The grass never grew under his feet and one of his children commented that he did 250 years of work in 77 years.

Dick was united in marriage to Melissa Ann Miller on August 21, 2006 on Orcas Island, Washington. They resided in Glenwood before moving to Omaha. He loved his family, children and grandchildren unconditionally. Whenever you needed anything all it took was a phone call and he was there to help. Rest in peace until we meet again.

Preceding Dick in passing were his parents. Survivors include his wife Melissa DeLashmutt of Omaha, Nebraska; children Alicia DeLashmutt (Gary Sincick) and their daughter Neva of Portland, Oregon; Diana DeLashmutt (Janett Wingett) of Camano Island, Washington; Dr. Michael DeLashmutt (Julia) and daughters Naomi and Eliza of Manhattan Island, New York; Brayden and Cole DeLashmutt of Omaha, Nebraska; brother Tom DeLashmutt (Judy) of Glenwood, Iowa; sister Connie Phelps of Omaha, Nebraska; nieces, nephews, extended relatives and many friends.

Private Interment, Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to Mills County Flood Victims.

15 Condolences

  • Dennis Hockabout Posted May 12, 2019 9:36 am

    So long old friend gone but not forgotten God Bless

  • Polly and Andy Young Posted May 12, 2019 10:27 am

    We are so sorry for your family’s loss
    Dick was a great man..
    He will be missed by many
    Hugs, love and prayers!!!

  • Janet(Hargrave)Leaders Posted May 12, 2019 3:00 pm

    So sad to hear about Dick’s passing. He was a classmate of mine. My deepest sympathy to all of his family.Janet(Hargrave)Leaders

  • June Maddocks Posted May 12, 2019 5:36 pm

    One of the good guys and will be missed. So sorry for your loss..

  • Dan Sandy Benscoter Posted May 12, 2019 8:45 pm

    Our Hearts and Prayers are with the people entire DeLashmutt Family as Dick is now walking with the Good Lord in the Garden of Heaven.

  • Terri and Terry Elwood Posted May 13, 2019 5:33 am

    Our thoughts and prayers for Richard and his family and friends. We are heart broken. God Bless!

  • Jo Williams-Fultz Posted May 13, 2019 5:58 am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends during this difficult time. Cherish the memories you have and remember the laughter and smiles he brought to your hearts and faces!

  • Charlene Coffey Posted May 13, 2019 8:58 am

    My deepest sympathy to Tom and Judy, Connie and all of Dicks family. All of us who knew Dick, will always treasure our happy memories of him. Yes, Dick truly was one of the good guys.

  • Mary and Marvyn Fernald Posted May 13, 2019 1:59 pm

    Prayers for all of Dick’s children and their families May our lord comfort the family’s loss and guide them through these difficult days Maryland Marvyn Fernald

  • Charlene Coffey Posted May 13, 2019 6:14 pm

    Sending my condolences and prayers to Dick’s wife and children, Tom and Judy, Connie and all of Dick’s family. He was just a super guy to everyone he met, and we will all miss his big smile and hugs.

  • Suzanne & Phil Hardiman Posted May 13, 2019 6:48 pm

    Thank you Dick for many great years of friendship and thank you for introducing me to my future husband 20 years ago.
    Suzanne Summers Hardiman

  • Mike and Deanne Buffington Posted May 14, 2019 6:48 am

    We are so sorry to hear of Dick’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  • Gene and Virgie Ward Posted May 14, 2019 12:37 pm

    We were sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. Our condolences to his family.

  • JERRY & LEOTA STUDY Posted June 8, 2019 4:10 pm

    sorry for your loss

  • Mike Thomsen n family. Posted April 4, 2021 6:56 pm

    Wish we could of met in person.your spring of 69.

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