Marilyn Ann Rich
October 08, 2010
Marilyn A. Rich, 81, passed away October 8, 2010 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.
Marilyn was born to Ursula and Roscoe Hacker on January 12, 1929. She grew up in Des Moines, Iowa, and graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1946. Marilyn married Donald A. Rich on November 29, 1952. They made their home in West Des Moines, Iowa.
She was a long-time member of Sacred Heart Church. Marilyn enjoyed reading, her bible study group, water aerobics and traveling to visit her children and grandchildren. She volunteered at Mercy Hospital for over 35 years.
Marilyn is survived by her husband of 57 years, Donald Rich; her children, Jonathan (Susan) Rich of Vero Beach, FL, Craig (Nancy) Rich of Chino, CA and Diane (Rod) Valdivia of San Diego, CA; six grandchildren, Emily Doglio, Megan Rich, Tyler and Joseph Rich, and Nicole and Taylor Valdivia; one great-granddaughter, Louisa Megan Doglio; and her brother and sister, William Hacker of Dahlonega, GA and Marlene Brown of Iowa City, IA.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 13, 2010 from 5 - 7 PM at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, with a prayer service at 7 PM. Funeral mass will be held on Thursday at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Church.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Cathy and John Strizzi
10/18/2010
To all the Rich family,
In feiendship and in sadness, we send our thoughts and wishes to all of you at the loss of Marilyn. We enjoyed having her visit over the years, especially joining us at the Wine Group in New York. May the joy of Louisa'a arrival help to balance her loss.
Love,
Cathy, John, Sean, Nick and Sara Strizzi
Leslie and Burt Job
10/13/2010
Sending along our love and prayers during this very difficult time.
Susan Bellard-Berry Plastics
10/12/2010
Dr and Mrs. Rich,
My heartfelt condolences on your loss.