Richard D. Kline
November 12, 2011
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Richard D. Kline, 61, marched into Heaven with his new knees on Saturday, November 12, 2011. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, with burial following at 12:30 p.m. at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter. A visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Richard was born Friday, October 13, 1950 in Chariton, Iowa, to Thomas Bryan and Doris Fern (Bingham) Kline. Dick grew up on Des Moines’ southside and graduated from Lincoln High School. He married Linda Kay Culver on May 25, 1983, and together they raised six children. During his life he served in the Air Force and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He spent many years coaching SDM Little League and taking care of the facilities. He assisted his brother, George with coaching the Lincoln baseball team. After 25 years of dedication to Bridgestone Firestone Company, he retired. He also held the office of divisional chairman of the United Rubber Workers Local #310. Before his passing, he was employed with Western Village Mobile Home Park. Dick was an active member of the Fraternal Brotherhood of the Eagle’s Lodge #109. He was an avid Hawkeyes, Raiders, Beach Boys and John Wayne fan. He loved playing golf, but his greatest joy in life was spending quality time with his grandchildren. He was always there for anyone at anytime.
Dick is survived by his wife, Linda Kay; children, Bryan T., Michelle M. Law, Richard D. (Angelique), Jaime L., Kimberly K., Aaron D.; grandchildren, Cassie, Caitlin, Brayden, Jordan, Bentley, Ethan, McKenna, Richard Dylan, Anneliese, John; daughters-in-law, Christina Kline, Danielle Clark; siblings, Leora (Delano) Johnston, Josephine (Richard) Ace, George (Joyce) Kline, David Kline, Cynthia (Nick) Miller, Pamela Kline and many family, friends and other extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Shirley and her husband Darrell Saffell; brother, James Nosky and grandson, Colby Law-Allison.
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Bob Comegys
11/17/2011
I was so sorry to hear about Dick's death. I am really sorry that I missed attending his service. It was over before I knew when it was. I just want his family to know that I have been thinking about them. We worked together for a lot of years.
Richard and Bobbie Jo Steffens
11/16/2011
Sorry for your loss.Prayers are with your family.
Susie Thompson
11/16/2011
Dear Linda and Kline family,
My sympathy's to you all! Keep your memories close to your heart and help one another through this. Dick was a great guy and will be sorely missed by all that loved and knew him. God be with you all as you travel this new road. Susie Thompson
Arlen Beck
11/15/2011
My condolences to Dick's family. I graduated from Lincoln with Dick and played football with him. He was a great competitor,and even though we lost track of each other over the years I remember him well. I also know his cousins George and Adam, and I'm sorry for the loss you feel. May God be with you and comfort you all.
Arlen Beck
Uncle Raymond
11/15/2011
Hello Cousins,
I am here with the folks tonight. They thought the trip to be too much for them these days, They wanted to send you all their love and prayers. Many great memories of all of you kids. Love you all so very much.
Blessings,
Susi
Diane Alphson
11/15/2011
To Linda, your children and family members. I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I have known you and Dick for a short time but I thought the world of him. He always had a smile and a wave for me. He will be so very much missed. May God be with you and yours in this time of sorrow.
Diane Alphson
Frank Colacino
11/15/2011
I would like to send my condolences to the Kline family.
I grew up with Dick, he was always a good friend to me and a great guy to hang around with. I'm glad I got to see and speak with him during a recent visit to Des Moines.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Frank Colacino
Becky Danilson
11/15/2011
To the family of Dick. I wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your loss. Dick was my two sons (A.J. and Tyler) coach for several years and they thought the world of him! He gave his heart and soul to the team and the league and for that made it available for kids to have a place to play ball! I can't be at the visitation tonight so wanted to let you know I am thinking of all of his family and also George and Joyce also.
Herb Hoover
11/15/2011
Michelle and family -
I am truly very sorry for your loss.
There's nothing anyone can say or do to make this any less painful, just know that you are in my thoughts.
"Those we hold closest to our hearts never truly leave us. They live on in the kindness they have shared and the love they brought into our lives."
Phyllis Deremiah
11/15/2011
I graduated from High School with Dick. I had an opportunity to see him last summer (2010) and it was good to reconnect. I live in Colorado. I am SO sorry for your loss.
Reecy's Mobile Home Park
11/15/2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sadness.
Richard Kirman-- Manager
Troy J. Irving & Carolyn
11/15/2011
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Cousin Troy & Carolyn
Jay & Mary Cotter
11/15/2011
Linda - We were so sorry to hear of Dick's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with your family in your time of sorrow. Dick was a great guy. Our son Tim was very saddened to hear about Dick, he thought the world of him and sends his prayers along for you. Tim remembers spending alot of time at your home when him and Aaron where hanging around in their younger days. Dick was even kind enough to visit Tim in the hospital after his car accident. That meant a lot to Tim, but that was the kind of caring person Dick was. If you ever need anything please let us know.
Jennifer Rosewall
11/14/2011
Michelle
My heart goes out to you and your family. Words can not ease the pain but
cherish all the wonderful memories that will be yours forever. Remember that you
have friends that love you dearly and will be there for you in this painful time.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Peggy (Spray) Maschke
11/14/2011
I would like to send my condolences to the Kline family for your loss. Dick was a long time family friend to my dad and family years ago. They always done everything together when they worked together at Firestone and played softball. He was always alot of fun to be around and was the highlight of everything. I spoke with him this summer and he expressed how he had a heart condition but seem to have everything under control. My heart goes out to you all and he will surely be greatly missed by all who knew him. Stay strong and be there for each other.