Richard L. "Rich" Webb
August 13, 2012
Richard L. “Rich” Webb of Altoona passed away August 13, 2012, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center after a short but courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 17, 2012, at 1 p.m., with visitation also one hour prior to the service.
Rich was born September 4, 1952, in Des Moines, the son of Larry Webb and Ida (Speer) Webb. Rich was an avid hunter and outdoorsman who particularly enjoyed fishing, camping and deer hunting.
Rich served his country for three years in the Air Force, and joined the National Guard in 1986 to take advantage of the GI Bill and pursue his dream of being an engineer. Rich was a member of the Minnesota National Guard, where he was a CW2 Intelligence Officer. He completed 31 years of active service to his country. Rich was starting his own company RLW Engineering at the time of his death.
Rich also enjoyed the time that he and Judi spent riding their GoldWing motorcycle and the two vacations that they took on the bike to Minnesota and South Dakota. They were planning the third vacation when he was diagnosed with cancer.
Rich was active in the Masonic Lodge, and was a member of Capitol Lodge 110. He was to have been master of the lodge next year. He was also a member of Scottish Rite.
Rich is survived by his wife of 28 years, Judi whom he married on June 2, 1984, in Bettendorf, Iowa. He is also survived by his daughters, Cheri Webb (Mark Mentzer) of Altoona, Ruth Webb Robison (Tony) of West Des Moines, and Elizabeth Webb Gochnauer (Chase) of Pleasant Hill. He is also survived by step-sons, Scott Jansen of Des Moines, Doug (Heather) Jansen of Waukee, and Todd Jansen (Sherry) of Ankeny.
He had nine grandchildren, Kylie and Ellie Mentzer, Jasmyne, Chayse, and Hudson Robison, Carson Gochnauer, and Alexis, Sydney, and Erica Jansen. Additional survivors include his mother, Ida (John) Morris of West Des Moines, brother, Kenny, sister, Nancy, and many nieces and nephews.
Rich was preceded in death by his father, Larry Webb, son, Andrew; and several aunts and uncles.
In lieu of flowers, the family would suggest donations to a favorite charity in Rich’s name. Rich will be buried at Masonic Cemetery following Masonic and Military Honors.
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Jennifer Butcher
08/16/2012
Cheri and the rest of the gang, Praying for you all, and hoping you all know you are loved. I can remember all the times I would spend the nights and he would tell some corny joke that made us laugh because it wasnt funny. Your dad will be missed, but will truely never be gone for he will live in each of you forever. It could be in a look, a corny joke, or just a memory that comes at the oddest time. And your smile at that time will be the greatest way to think of him. p.s. yes they have corney jokes in heaven...or at least they do now.
Allen Dahl
08/16/2012
Judi, I can't say how sorry and sad I am to hear this. I had planned a lunch with Rich this month to catch up after the summer. He is gone far too soon. I will miss my friend.
Barb S.
08/16/2012
Judi - you have my deepest condolences on the loss of your husband Rich. Sometimes life throws a curve that leaves us gasping for breath and asking God why so soon, but Rich is in a much better place now. Your new duty will be to leave him in God's hands and devote your thoughts to the future and the special times you will share with your family. Good luck to you, I wish you all the best.
Nancy Vetter
08/16/2012
Ruth and Family - My thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry for the loss of your father/ grandfather.
SFC Jeff 'Oso' Diaz
08/16/2012
Mentor, Friend, Brother! Wassail! Long will I toast your memories and tell your tales 'till I join you in Vallhall and Ragnarok come.
Judi,
I grieve with you in this difficult time. May the pain lessen and his memories remain ever clear and strong!
Susan Maness
08/15/2012
Judi~ I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Denice Grove
08/15/2012
Judi,
My sincere thoughts and prayers are sent your way. Rich was a great man and will be dearly missed. I remember the days at RDG where we laughed many times together.