Dick Edward Smith

Dick Edward Smith 90, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Genesis East Medical Center. A private family service will be held at The Runge Mortuary. Online condolences may be made at www.Rungemortuary.com. Memorials in Dick’s honor may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P O Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

Dick was born October 18 , 1929, in Osceola, Iowa to John and Lena (Miller) Smith. He met his wife, Orpha (Reeves) while they were both working at the Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. in Osceola, Iowa. They were married and moved to Davenport, Iowa where he continued to work until retiring in 1982.

He later started a second career at Illowa Investment in Blue Grass, Iowa, retiring in 2005.

Dick served on the board of the Bell Credit Union, was president of the Telephone Pioneers, a member of the Mohassan Grotto, and a member of Saint Mark Lutheran Church.

He enjoyed bowling, helping his son raise quarter horses, and vacationing with friends and family, but he most enjoyed spending time with his family He was a loving husband and father, a fun grandpa, and a really fun great grandpa.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 70 years, Orpha, his daughters Shelley (Jim) Evans, Nancy (Gary) Soedt, and Son Dr. Jim (Terri) Smith.

Grandchildren Ty Evans, Ryan Soedt, Cody Smith, Lauren Kindelsperger, Cali Carter, and Gena Lira. 10 Great grandchildren with one due to arrive in September. Sister Linda Reed, Osceola, Iowa.

Dick's family would like to thank his many care givers at Silvercrest Garner Meadows and Genesis Medical Center for the compassionate care he received while in their care.