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.
Dick and Barb Heimer
02/06/2014
Marianne and Ron and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jean Bruckman
02/06/2014
Remembering all the wonderful years of us all growing up in Kingsville,Ohio and Dick being a part of those great times. I will miss him very much. Stay strong during these hard times.We love you all. Jeanne and family
Herb & Marge Spencer
02/06/2014
Val & family, so sorry for your loss. May God's loving arms surround you and give you peace.
Sue Mass
02/06/2014
So sorry for your loss. I am going to really miss seeing Dick at Staples! He was always so friendly and always told me how beautiful my girls were when he saw their picture on my credit card :) What a very special person he was & I'm glad I got to experience his kindness!
Lisa Carstens
02/06/2014
A loss like this always seems so sudden. I know God will see you through and time will ease your sorrow.
The good memories will rise like cream and sweeten your life.
Sue Senne
02/06/2014
As a frequent customer of Staples, I am saddened to read of Dick's death. He was always efficient and friendly, and I will miss his cheery smile.
Ted & Jill McClellan
02/06/2014
Nancy and family, we were saddened to here of Dick's illiness and passing. Our thoughts are with you as Dick was a special person to us.
Becky Harmon
02/06/2014
Nancy, Marianne, Valerie, Matt and all your families--please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Dick was very lucky to have a family as close and caring as you are. Love you all.
Becky Poling
02/05/2014
Val: My sympathy to your entire family during this difficult time. An angel will always be watching over you from here on out. Becky Poling
Bob Staley
02/04/2014
Nancy, prayers for you and your children. Dick was a wonderful man and a joy to work with. You will be in our thoughts. Bob Staley Wright Chevrolet.