Richard Silver
March 20, 2013
Richard Silver, 67, passed away March 20, 2013, at his home in Winterset. He was born January 3, 1946, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Richard retired from DMACC in Ankeny after 28 years of service as a tool and dye instructor. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, member of the Scottish Rite and King David Lodge 407 in Altoona. Richard loved working in his machine shop, fishing, camping, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Richard is survived by his wife, Kathy; children, Tammie (Steve) Thomas, Rick (Cindy) Silver, Jana (Mike) Van Genderen, Jeff (Courtney) Silver; grandchildren, Samantha, Jasiah, Craig, Tyler, Timothy, Rowdee, Dierks, Jarron, and Rowan; four great grandchildren; as well as his siblings, Donna (Chuck) Nicodemus, Steve (Joanie) Silver and Susie Gallaher. He was preceded in death by his parents, Darlene and Fred Gallaher, and his daughter, Lani Silver.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Richard.
Condolences for the family may be offered at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
JoAnn Bergeson
03/27/2013
Kathy and Family, So sorry to hear about Dick. He was a delight to work with. I will think about he and Bernie in heaven working on the Pearly Gates and whatever else needs welding or fixing up there.
Jean Silver (Reinbeck, Ia)
03/25/2013
Kathy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God Bless
Barb Crees, Ankeny
03/24/2013
Working with Dick was a delight, he always made his co-workers valued. I am sorry that he is gone. May the good Lord watch over him.
Jane (Pitz) Hedden, Green Valley AZ
03/23/2013
Dick was so much fun to work with years ago at DMACC. He always made me laugh. I am so sorry that he is gone.
Shirley
03/23/2013
Tammie so sorry for your loss, hugs, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family!
Love Shirley Morlan, Rick, Kyle, & Coty
John Leetch
03/22/2013
Richard, I remember working with you at DMACC. We could sit in your office and talk about almost anything. We'd laugh and look forward to another day. Rest in peace my friend.
Jim & Clemmie Edwards
03/22/2013
We will always remember that Richard was very good to our famiy. May God comfort each of you.
Lisa Myers & Family
03/22/2013
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts & prayers. May God bless you & give you comfort in the days ahead.
Mike, Lisa, Jared & Mikaela Myers
Stephanie & Wrigley Reynolds
03/21/2013
Our condolences to all of you. Words have no way of expressing. I have always considered you guys to be a part of our extended family and love you as such. Know that thoughts and prayers will continue to be with all of you. God bless.