Richard M. Jarrett Sr.
August 21, 2019
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Richard M. Jarrett Sr., 69, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Mercy Hospice-Johnston. He was born in Des Moines, on February 14, 1950, to Clayton and Betty Jarrett
He enjoyed bowling, golfing, working with his hands and working around the yard. Rick was a model train and RC airplane enthusiast. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and vacationing with his wife. What made Rick’s day was when the Cubbies won the World Series. Rick retired from John Deere after 30 years of service as an experimental welder, where he built prototypes of cotton pickers and cotton strippers.
Rick is survived by his wife Marge; children, Michelle Jarrett, Rick (Kaye) Jarrett II and Wenddie (Kraig) Thomson; step children, Brenda (Mike) DeLawyer and Brockton (Helen) Stewart; brother, David; sisters, Patty and Linda; eight grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave. in Des Moines. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, August 26, 2019 at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Rick’s family.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Susan Locke
08/25/2019
What a strong man. I will always think of Rick as a man man. He could build anything and enjoyed his hobbies. So think about his smile and how he loved you. The pain of losing your Dad is over whelming but his strength will be passed on and help you all survive. Take his wisdom to guide you now and every day. I hope you all can Celebrate his life. For he sure everyone in his life.
Pamela J Foy Kreitz
08/22/2019
Gone too soon! Now with the night train in the sky at the largest depot instructing engineers, brakemen, and conductors how to provide the greatest ride ever.