Richard Jennings
September 01, 2008
Rick Jennings, 58, of Carlisle passed away on September 1, 2008 following a motorcycle accident. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday at the Lutheran Church of the Cross in Altoona with burial following at Avon Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5-8 P.M. Friday evening at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home. Rick was a retired Fire Medic with the Des Moines Fire Department where he had worked for over 30 years and had recently worked part time for Fraser Ambulance. He was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. He enjoyed working on classic cars with his dad and was the manager of the Carlisle youth softball team that went to state in the late 1980’s. Rick loved traveling with his wife and was an avid outdoorsman. He is survived by his wife Dianne of Carlisle, his parents Ralph and Darlene Jennings of Des Moines, his children Amanda Even of Waterloo and Beth Jennings of Carlisle, his brother Steven (Diana) Jennings of Florida, his step children Christy (Jeff) Lindsay of Prairie City, Mark (Katie) Steenhoek of Norwalk and Brian (Jamie) Steenhoek of Prairie City, his grandchildren T.J. (Thomas) Even, Daisy Even, Mary Waldron and Grant Even, his step grandchildren Trey, Cade and Tori Lindsay and Samuel, Olivia, Sophia and Gavin Steenhoek. He was preceded in death by his grandson Preston Jennings Johnson. He will also be greatly missed by his loving dog Kane. Memorial contributions may be made to the Des Moines Fire Department.
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Lee Dau
09/05/2008
I was saddened to hear of the untimely death of my former
brother firefighter and friend. My sincere condolences to
all who mourn his passing. He was a good man.
Lee Dau
Retired Captain
Des Moines Fire Department
Becky McKowen
09/05/2008
Diane
You do not know me but I am the medical assistant that stopped and gave medical attention to your husband until the medics arrived. When I arrived and realized that there was not much I could do for Rick I just sat down beside him held his hand and told him to hang in there, keep breathing that medical attention was on its way.
It's ironic but my husband Dale is a good friend of Ricks brother Steve.
I just wanted to extend my deepest sympathy and to let you know that your loved one was not laying on the side of the road suffering nor alone.
May God bless and comfort you and your family during your loss.
Becky and Dale McKowen
Geoff Hunerdosse
09/05/2008
Beth & Mandy -
Marianne and my thoughts are with your family during this sudden and difficult time. I remember when I was little staying in Carlisle for a week every summer and going and watching many of those Carlisle girls softball games, visiting Uncle Rick at the fire station, and I will never forget the ski trip to Colorado we took in middle school with our Dad's. May Uncle Rick rest in peace, I know he will be remembered with love by many.
Geoff, Marianne & Gavin Hunerdosse
Carmen Bratz
09/05/2008
Diane and Family,
I'm so terribly sorry to hear this tragic news about Rick. We all thought so highly of him. He will certainly be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Carmen
Sherman Van Zee
09/04/2008
Diane,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time of sudden loss. May the Lord wrap His arms of love around you and your family and give you shalom.
Marion, Alma, and Sherman Van Zee
Becky Knight
09/03/2008
Diane,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please call me with anything you need.
Love Becky and Gary Knight
linda and steve gonzalez
09/03/2008
Diane ,
You are in our heart thought and prayers. Rick was and still is a very special person who has touch the hearts and lives of many people and blessed all those around him. If there is anything we can do for you we are just a phone call away. God Bless Gonzo