Richard "Dick" Simpson

Richard Marvin Simpson, age 90, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023.

Dick was born August 26, 1932, in Des Moines, Iowa to Richard Clair Simpson and Martha Barbara (Accola) Simpson. He proudly served in the United States Army. He graduated from Hamline University with his bachelor’s degree and taught at Indianola High School while earning his Master’s degree from Drake University. Dick went on to serve as a physics and mathematics professor for Grand View University for over 30 years.

He was a lifelong member of Union Park Presbyterian Church and a former volunteer with Iowa Lutheran Hospital Auxiliary for 20 years. In his spare time, he was a craftsman, and was proud of earning his pilot’s license and loved to fly. He enjoyed traveling the world and took many trips to Disneyland, Disney World, and Colorado. Above all, he was a family man and valued time with them, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Time with them became even more precious towards the end of his life.

Dick is survived by his wife, Karen Simpson; daughter, Denise Doepp (Larry); daughter, Kathryn Green (Scott); son, Michael Simpson (Angela); brother, Lyle Simpson (Janet); seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Martha Simpson; and his grandparents.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, also at Hamilton’s, and will be followed by burial at 12:30 p.m. at Iowa Veterans Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Union Park Presbyterian Church or Grand View University.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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