Richard Leon Burdock

Richard Burdock passed away July 25, 2024.

Richard was born on February 26, 1931, to Roy and Naomi Burdock in rural Marion County. The family moved to Des Moines in August 1942. Richard attended Woodward Wilson Jr. High and graduated from East High School, in the proud class of 1948. Richard married his childhood sweetheart, Shirley Bennett in 1952 and this union blessed them with three children, Renae, Mark, and Randy. Richard was also blessed with his ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was employed by Rollins Hosiery Mill, Rock Island Railroad, Peanuts products, and Firestone Tire and Rubber, where he also retired. Richard started farming in 1969 and retired from farming in 1998. He was also involved in the community along with his friends and neighbors, which included the Fairground Little League and the Salvation Army Bitty Basketball.

Richard is survived by his son, Randy (Sue) Burdock; his sister Margol Wilhelmson (Floyd); his grandchildren, Nickolas, Erick, Katie, Ashley, Ryan (Nicole), Skylar (Krisa), and Toni; and his seven great-grandchildren, Ellie, Ryder, Hank, Eloise, Roy, Renae, and Olli.

Richard is preceded in death by wife, Shirley; his daughter, Renae Bandy; his son, Mark; his son-in-law, Tracy; his grandchildren, Amy, Lori, and Richard Lee; his great-granddaughter, Evelyn; his parents, Roy and Naomi; his sister, Billie Jean Gotto; and his brother, Carl.

Condolences may be expressed at www.Hamiltonsfuneralhome.com.

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