Richard Daniel Pedersen
November 05, 2020
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Richard Daniel Pedersen, 43, passed away on November 5, 2020 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born January 22, 1977 in Des Moines, IA to Richard and Marilyn Pedersen.
Rich attended Ruby Van Meter and Smouse School. Most recently he resided at a Mosaic group home in Des Moines. He was involved in Special Olympics and enjoyed participating in them numerous times. Above all else, he treasured the time spent with his family, especially his dad.
He is survived by his father, Dick Pedersen; siblings, Karla (Mike) Evans, Kara (Eddie) Olmstead, Betsy (Brandon) Pratt; nieces and nephews, Luke, Benjamin (Sara), Elisabeth, Gabriella, and Jared Evans, Josiah Olmstead, and Henry, Harrison and George Pratt.
He was preceded in death by his mother and his grandparents.
Visitation will take place Sunday, November 8, 2020 from 4-7 p.m. at Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Road, in West Des Moines. Funeral services will follow on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. also at the church. Burial is at Waukee Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Windsor Heights Lutheran Church or Mosaic of Central Iowa. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Agnes Gbarjolo
11/09/2020
my deepest condolences to the family,may God consul and restore the family.
Agnes Gbarjolo
11/08/2020
you were such a strong and beautiful soul Rich, there is a reason why God chose me to work with you and there is a reason why you left me so soon😭😭😭 i will forever missed you my Good friend.Rest in perfect peace.
Kent & Shelly Thieman
11/08/2020
Dick, Betsy and Family, grief is the price of love. May you feel God's undying love in the weeks ahead. We carry you all in our hearts and prayers.
Fran Ganoe Rich's teacher R.V.M.)
11/08/2020
"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy"
An Eskimo Proverb
Shin bright Rich
continue to shin bright
Chris, Beth, and Bennett Olkiewicz
11/08/2020
Our sincere condolences to you, Dick, and your family. We promise you our prayers. May God comfort you with the promise of life eternal.
Karen knutson
11/08/2020
sending love and sympathy to you and your family. How are you sent Richies obit. Dick you were such a loving and faithful dad I am sure you will miss your visit with Richie but as someone said he is perfect now! God bless
George and Janet Hanusa
11/07/2020
Friend Dick, So sorry for the loss of your son, and so grateful for the bond you and he had. We rest him and you in God's loving care.
Sally Knox
11/06/2020
Dear Dick and family, I will always remember Richie as an innocent soul. He knew no fear, no sense of danger. He did not have an easy life and yet remained pure in heart and enjoyed life. Richie lived in the moment and his face would light up when he saw his dad. I will miss him, miss those phone calls with Dick and Betsy. Sweet Richie, you are whole and perfect now. Love, Sally
Laura Blythe
11/06/2020
my brother was Richie's roommate, I've known him for a long time. i will miss him so much. he may not have been verbal, but he sure did talk with his eyes. I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP sweet Richie.