Richard "Dick" McCauley

Richard “Dick” Harrison McCauley, 75, died October 18th surrounded by family. He was born September 3, 1943, to Robert Sr. and Rose (Harrison) McCauley in Des Moines. Dick graduated from North High and then went on to play his favorite sport, baseball, for Drake University, graduating with a journalism degree in 1965. Dick had a brilliant baseball career and was inducted into the Hall of Fame by North High baseball, Drake University and B’nai B’rith.

Dick worked for Dial Finance Corp. where he met the love of his life, Mary Gay. He retired from Electronic Engineering in 2005 after 30 plus years.

Dick and Mary were married on May 25, 1968. During 50 wonderful years of marriage, they raised 2 children.

He is survived by his children Malinda and wife Amy, and Mick and his wife Molly. Dick is also survived by 4 grandchildren, McKenna, Gage, Nicholas and Macy; brother, Bob; twin sister, Diane, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Dick was devoted to his family, friends, church and his New York Yankees. He shared his passion for sports by coaching various youth teams. He could always be found and heard on the sidelines of his grandchildren’s games. Dick will always be remembered for his sincerity and kindness to others as he never met a stranger.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines with visitation to follow from 4 to 6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kiwanis Miracle League and the Animal Rescue League.

Condolences may be expressed online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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