Richard "Rick" Dornbusch

Rick Dornbusch, 33, passed away on June 2, 2015, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born April 13, 1982, in Des Moines, son of Jeffrey Vander Werff and Debra Dornbusch.

Rick, also lovingly referred to as “Maggot” by his many friends was known for his bright red hair and his laughter. He had the most infectious and contagious laugh. He loved celebrating Halloween, always dressing up and leaving no detail untouched. He also loved his birthday and always made sure to take that day off from work. Rick was the life of any party; everyone loved him and loved being around him.

Rick spent many nights supporting local bands and the music scene as a whole. He frequented the Hull Tap, Mother’s Place, and Michelle’s, as well as many other local bars to support his favorite bands.

Rick was a skilled artist in all aspects; it was his life and passion. He was an extremely sensitive and emotional man and art helped him express himself through drawing, creating, and writing poems. He also found enjoyment in fishing, reading, and quoting movies from start to finish.

Rick is survived by his parents, Jeff (Vicki, deceased) Vander Werff and Debra (Paul) Sutton; grandparents, Joan Vander Werff, Kaye (Wayne) Wieand, and Ellis Sutton; great-grandma, Dorothy Kellow; siblings, Anthony, Charles, J.P., Tobin, John, Ashley, Kayla, and Joel; as well as other loving relatives and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gary Vander Werff and Ruby Sutton.

A service of remembrance will be held at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines on Saturday, June 6th at 12:00 p.m., with visitation beginning one hour prior to service time.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Rick.

Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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