Richard Dix, 69 of Glenwood, IA entered into eternal rest on Dec. 27, 2012 in Omaha, NE. He was born July 17, 1943 in La Crosse, WI to Raymond & Josephine Janet (Johnson) Dix. He was raised in Lincoln, NE where he attained Eagle Scout. Richard moved to Glenwood his sophomore year in high school. He was a talented athlete & enjoyed all facets of sports including football, softball & bowling. Following high school he attended a community college in Missouri and played football for one year and later attended U.N.O. He was a devoted Nebraska football fan, but remained loyal to Iowa State and Iowa as well.
Richard was the founder of the first Boy Scout Troop in Iowa for young men with intellectual developmental disabilities. Richard was a kind and giving man throughout his lifetime. He enjoyed playing Santa & delivering “Joey’s Angels” gift boxes to children with cancer and transplant recipients at UNMC for many years. He was a member of the Glenwood Fire and Rescue for 15 years and started the dive team on the department. Each morning, Richard had coffee with his buddies at McDonald’s & always had a good story to tell.
In his youth, he was employed at the Cornhusker Hotel as a chef’s helper. After moving to Glenwood, he worked at the Glenwood Resource Center, which is where he met the love of his life, Kathren Marie Schrodt. They were united in marriage on April 3, 1969 in Silver City, IA. To this union two daughters were born, Rebecca & Ronda. The family resided in Glenwood where they were members of the Grace United Methodist Church. Richard took a job with Frontier Airlines for 19 years until the company closed. He returned to Glenwood Resource Center as an administrator until his retirement in 2005 after 24 years of service. Richard never sat idle as he refereed and was active in the Glenwood Booster Club for many years. He also drove a school bus for the Glenwood School System for several years. His favorite quote of the day was “What’s Your Game Plan”. Richard was a true and genuine family man, always loving and providing support until he took his last breath to be with his Lord and Savior. He is now living eternal life according to God’s game plan. Although he will be deeply missed, his spirit will live in our hearts forever.
Preceding Richard in death were his parents & nephew, Brian Burgmaier. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Dix of Glenwood, IA; daughters,Rebecca Killpack and children Alex and Dana of Glenwood, IA; Ronda Dix of Ankeny, IA; sisters, Ann Williams & Barb Dix both of Glenwood, IA; brother & sister-in-laws, Martha Heatherington, Myron Schrodt of Washington, D.C. Lyle Schrodt, Beth Burgmaier all of Creston, IA: Roy Schrodt of Buffalo, NY; Verleta Chubick; step-brother, Bruce Lyons both of Creston, IA; their respective spouses, nieces, nephews, extended relatives and many friends.
Interment will be at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Visitation:Friday, December 28, 2012
5:00 PM
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Service:Wednesday, January 2, 2013
7:00 PM
504 East Sharp Street
Glenwood, IA51534
21 Condolences
Kathy…I am so sorry to learn of your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. Peace be with you and your family.
Kathy and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. What a wonderful, fun person he was. He will forever live in the hearts of each of you. May God Bless you with his love and peace during this difficult time. Love, Larry and Carol
Kathy and girls, So very sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. I know he has been in ill health for awhile but still hard to give up a loved one. I will be gone at the time of Richard’s service. Won’t be home until the 3rd. Please know I am thinking of you and may memories help you through this difficult time. Warm Respects, Pat
Kathy and girls. So very sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. I know he has been in ill health for awhile but still hard to give up a loved one. I will be gone at the time of Richard’s service. Won’t be home until the 3rd. Please know I am thinking of you and may memories help you through this difficult time. Warm Respects, Pat
Aunt Kathren,Becky,Rhonda,Alex,and Dana,
So sad to hear about Uncle Rich. We always enjoyed spending the Fourth of July with him. He gave the GREATEST BIGGEST HUGS ever. It is hard to think the last one I got was this past Fourth of July. He fought a hard battle to the end. Now he is in heaven catching up with Grandma Evelyn, probably filling her in all the additions to this family. Hold onto the memories he will be missed by many. Lots of Love,
Katy,Todd,Macy,Conner,and Caden Wiley (niece/ great niece and nephews)
I am so sorry to hear this news. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Thinking of you all at this time…Missed seeing him at the reunion…Always enjoyed seeing him when we were back home…Our deepest sympathy is with you. Warm Regards Jim and Doris Truhlicka
I was so taken back to hear the loss; I am so very sorry; I will mis the 2 of you coming in at Cracker Barrel in Co Bluffs; I extend my heart-felt sympathy; you were SO thoughtful to come to omy wife’s visitation in 2011; I can only return the same to you. You are thought of much today.
Kent Harold
Council Bluffs
Kathy and Family, I am very saddened to hear of your loss. I know that Richard was a great man and I will cherish the memories of the brief time that I knew him. May God be with you all during this very difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers. Kelly Raes RN
Kathy and family,
What a wonderful, good hearted person Richard always was. A friendly smile and one who cared for others. Many prayers are lifting up your
family at this sad time.
With Love, Sharon
We are so sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. He will be missed by many! He touched so many lives as he worked at the GRC through the years. May God give you His peace that passes understanding.
I am sorry for your loss, Becky, Alex and Dana. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Love, Jan (Rachel Killpack’s mother)
Kathy and family,was sorry to hear about Richard.He will be missed by everone.one of the nicest person we knew.
Dear Kathy, Becky and Ronda,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Clearly, Richard touched so many lives and will be so deeply missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I pray you feel God’s love as this community comes to embrace you at this difficult time.
Take Care, one day at a time.
Sincerely, Erin and family
Dear Kathy & Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss, Richard was always a good man. Before my mother passed we talked of you, Richard and she wondered where you were and how all of you were.
I know he is there with mom and so many other family and friends.
Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God and your faith help you through your loss until you meet again. God Bless!
Kathy and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. When I was a coach at Prescott, Iowa I gave Richard his first softball and baseball games to umpire.He did an excellent job for me! I enjoyed my time at school with Richard and always enjoyed our McDonald’s visits. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
We are so sorry for your loss. Keep memories close to your hearts. Our heart-felt sympathy…John & Teresa Knox
Richard lived a full life and gave so much to so many. Your family was like our family away from home. He took so many under his wing both at work and away. Any project I had, he was asking what he could do to help. He has touched so many lives and we will all miss him so. Your family will be in our prayers as time and God’s loving grace heals the pain of a loss – and the memories will warm our hearts at times we don’t expect. Blessings to all.
kathryn, becky and rhonda sorry to here about your dad. what time i spent around him he was a truly great person. becky and rhonda your mom is a special person to me she reminds me so much of Evelyn both strong women but she will need you two to help her through this. God Bless you all.
Love Chuck, Karen, Jeremiah and Jenifer Johnson
Kathy, Becky, Alex and Dana
We are sorry for you loss and all of you have been in our thoughts and prayers. Richard will be missed on the warm summer nights in yard talking about special moments that had be reach throughout life with his family and friends. I have prayed that God’s presents be felt during these hard times so when walking next to you isn’t enough he can carry you. Richard will always be around in spirit and will hold a chunk in a lot of people’s hearts that he has toughed throughout the years.
Becky and Family – I wanted to let you know that you have all been in my prayers. Just reading about Richard, I can tell he was truly a wonderful man and that he gave his all where ever God placed him. So many great memories you have with Richard, I pray that when the sadness of his absence comes over you, that you will soon be able to select one of the many happy times to think about, share with someone, and smile about. His loss has left a whole in your heart that no person can fill, but the memories of his love and kindness will make it feel less empty. Richard is Heaven waiting for each of you as your time comes…He is completely healthy, quite happy, and very busy doing those things he enjoys so much! God bless you all.
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