Richard "Dick" Bruckman
February 04, 2014
Richard “Dick” Allen Bruckman, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014 on his 79th birthday at Mercy Medical Center, due to complications following surgery.
A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, February 7 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 8 at Carlisle United Methodist Church, 405 School Street in Carlisle, Iowa. Burial will be at a later date in Ohio.
Dick was born on February 4, 1935 in Saybrook, Ohio, son of Vernon and Boneda (Cummings) Bruckman. He graduated from Kingsville High School in Ohio. After attending Rio Grande College, he returned to Kingsville to teachhigh school math and coach from 1957-1964. He then accepted a position with Diamond Alkali, which brought his family to Iowa in 1966, settling in Carlisle. Over the years, Dick was a New York Life insurance agent, was employed at Wright Chevrolet, Reed Cadillac-Olds, and most recently Staples.
Dick’s love of the outdoors included gardening, hunting, fishing, bee keeping and picking berries. He earned the Bridge Life Master Certificate in 2009. He proudly served as President of the Carlisle School Board and was instrumental in sanctioning the Carlisle Little League. He was an all-around athlete and avid sports fan who cheered loudest for his Cubs.
Dick is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife Nancy (Westcott) of 55 years, Ankeny; children Marianne (Ron) Foell, Valerie (Curt) Daily and Matt (Michelle) Bruckman; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Henry (Marlene) Bruckman, Judy (Rich) Olah, Becky (Roy) Harmon and Vickie Newbold; and sister-in-law Jeanne Bruckman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Raymond, and grandson Alex Foell.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Carlisle Library Foundation, P.O. Box 99, Carlisle, Iowa 50047 or to the charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
GeAnna Miller Clem
02/11/2014
My dear Nancy, I was shocked to pick up our morning paper Feb 8 to see Dick's obituary. I would see him at Staples and it was always a treat to visit and hear about you and the kids.
What fond memories I will cherish always of the great times living as neighbors in Carlisle and what fun we had playing cards.
Know that you, Marianne, Valerie and Matt are in my prayers. May The Lord lift you up in this difficult time and in the days to come.
Kathleen Conmey
02/08/2014
Nancy, I am a friend of Val's from Anamosa. I was at your home with Val and Syd several years ago. I recall our enjoyable visit with you and your husband at the dining room table. He seemed so young and vibrant. It is hard to believe he is gone. Thinking of you, praying for you and wishing you peace!
Suzanne Smith McGarry
02/08/2014
Matt,
I am so very sorry to hear this news. I always enjoyed spending time around your Dad. Thinking of you and your family and sending you my love and support.
Wes and Marilyn Finch
02/07/2014
Nancy,Marianne,Valerie,Matt. So sorry to learn of Dick's passing. Wes and I have wonderful memories of All of you while we were all in Carlisle. The baseball little league experience was such a great experience for so many little boys. I know Jeff enjoyed it so very much and that was all pretty much because of Dick and a few others. Wes also enjoyed working with Dick at Wright Chevrolet. You are a wonderful family and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. God Bless you all and we send our love.
Dan Barber
02/07/2014
It broke my heart to hear the news. I loved coming to work knowing that at some point Dick would flash that smile and have a great story to tell me. What a great person and what a great loss. I will carry his memory with me forever.
Ober Anderson
02/07/2014
This is the first time in my 78 years that I have written a condolance for a man who I knew only by his first name! As a frequent customer at Staples, I visited with him many, many times. We found we had a lot in common. Always a smile and a twinkle in his eye. I don't think he ever met a "stranger". They were all friends to him. God Bless his memory.
Kandi Claman
02/07/2014
My deepest sympathy, Nancy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kimberly, John & Remi
02/07/2014
We love you and are sorry for your loss. I know your memories will continue to bring you joy. We fortunately got to hang out at such joyous occasions as weddings. A few most memorable were at Ben's wedding when he complimented me on how I carried myself and at my wedding when he collected our Kauai funds...everyone there got a kick out of him. Lots of love from NC.
Wendy Jespersen
02/07/2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. As a frequent customer at Staples I have to say that Dick was always the most pleasant, most helpful and most kind person I have EVER come across in the retail industry. You could tell that he truly enjoyed his job and really enjoyed people. I just learned of his passing today when I was at Staples- he and his smile will really be missed.
rick lensing pam engels
02/07/2014
sorry for your loss i enjoyed fishing playing cards and bs with dick i will miss him too. he was a great guy go cubs
Glenda Dougherty
02/07/2014
Dear Nancy- I am so sorry you have such hurt. I always looked forward to seeing you at Monday Morning Breakfast. Dick was a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor. I know your loss is great and no words can help ease the pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Glenda
Jeff Finch
02/07/2014
Hi Nancy, Marianne, Valerie and Matt. So sorry to hear that Dick has passed. I've many great memories of him. I remember him helping to organize Little League and I'm thinking that was even before Matt was old enough to play. And of course he and Dad working together at Wright Chevrolet as well as all the neighborhood memories. God Bless your family, please console in each other and rely on friends to help you thru this. Take care, from the Finch's in Grinnell, Jeff & Gina, Wes & Marilyn and Jane Ann.
Marlene & Hank Bruckman.
02/06/2014
Nancy & Family. I Will Have Many Happy Memories With Dick & Ray Growing Up. You Are In Our Prayers. Hank;Manlene & Jeff.
Linda Chongo
02/06/2014
My deepest sympathy Nancy to you and your family. May time and fond memories help heal your sorrow.
Frank and Jamia Daily
02/06/2014
Dear Nancy, Mary Ann, Val, and Matt.
We are sorry to hear of Dick's passing. The upset tummy turned into one problem after another, difficult for all of you. We want to express our deepest sympathy.
Our thoughts and prayers to all of you this week end.
Love, Frank & Jamia Daily