Richard E Hoon

Richard E. Hoon, 86, of Davenport, died Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at Genesis West Medical Center. Funeral services will be Monday, September 17, 2012 at 1:00 pm at The Runge Mortuary with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.rungemortuary.com

Richard was born April 30, 1926 in Rock Island, IL, the son of Harold and Nettie (Simmons) Hoon. He was formerly married to Betty Yeaman of Davenport. He served in the Navy during WWII on the USS Denver Minesweeper.

Richard worked in construction and then went to work as a truck driver for the City of Davenport until his retirement.

He loved spending time with his grandchildren and fishing. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan and an Iowa Hawkeye enthusiast.

Those left to honor his memory include his children: Cindy Hoon; Terri (Marsha) Hoon; Debra Hoon and Randy Hoon, all of Davenport; 7 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; sister, Marilyn (Bill) Simpson, Camanche, IA and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by daughters: Cheryl and Sherrie Hoon, son Richard A. Hoon; granddaughter, Jennifer Hoon and a great grandson, Christian Hoon, Jr.

The family would like to thank the staff at Genesis West ICU for their kind and compassionate care shown to Richard during his stay.