Richard Dean Herlein
April 16, 2013
Richard Dean Herlein, 76, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 following a battle with cancer. Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, with visitation on Friday, April 19, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. and a vigil service at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 20, at 10:00 a.m.
Richard was born on February 5, 1937 in Muscatine, Iowa to Dale and Dorothy (Bierman) Herlein. He graduated from Muscatine High School and then from the University of Iowa. He was a Special Education Teacher and consultant for over 40 years including AEA 16 and Muscatine College. Richard received the Richard Herlein Award for Outstanding Teaching by an Adjunct Faculty Member, after receiving the award he was quoted as saying “I couldn’t have stayed in the classroom where my heart was without the support of my family.” Richard was a member of St. Boniface Church, NEA, and ISEA.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Arlene Herlein of Urbandale, IA; son, Michael (Deb) Herlein of Kentucky; daughters, Cristina (Sam) Falbo of Chicago, Dori (Ron) Webb of Kansas City, son, Troy Herlein of South Carolina, and daughter, Amy (Mike) Duder of West Des Moines, IA; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; and brother, Jim (Judy) Herlein of Columbia, MO; and many other loving relatives and special friends. Richard was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Camp REECE, P.O. Box 83, Washington, IA 52353 or Muscatine Community College. 152 Colorado St., Muscatine, IA 52761. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jo Miller
04/17/2013
I am saddened to hear to Dick's passing. It was a pleasure to have known him. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Acuren Inspection Richburg SC
04/17/2013
Our deepest sympathy to your family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Daryl&Cheryl Reynolds
04/17/2013
We wish to offer our sincere sympathies. Dick was a wonderful person and will be deeply missed. Our prayers are with you,Arlene and the family. Daryl&Cheryl
Bradley Herlein
04/17/2013
What a kind and loving uncle. I will never forget his laugh. He will be missed.