Richard "Dick" Erb
August 29, 1943 — October 21, 2017
Richard “Dick” Erb, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017, at his home. Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, October 26, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 1:30 p.m. Friday, October 27, 2017, at the funeral home.
Dick was born August 29, 1943, in Hankinson, North Dakota, the son of Adolph and Marguerite (Doyle) Erb. He graduated in 1961, from St. Francis Academy in North Dakota and received his associates degree and certificate in electrical technology from the North Dakota State School of Science. Dick served his country in the United States Army from 1962 – 1965. He married LeeAnn Smith and they were later divorced. Dick worked as a supervisor at Square D for over 35 years and was also Square D credit union president. He was a member of the American Legion Post #671, Swisher, Iowa, Pheasants Forever and he enjoyed his time as a volunteer at St. Luke’s Hospital. Dick was an avid hunter and would take his fishing pole anywhere the fish might bite. He loved to read, cheer for the Minnesota Vikings and enjoyed his NASCAR Sundays.
Dick is survived by his sons, Brad (Martha) Erb and David Erb (Keri Ward), all of Cedar Rapids; granddaughter, Mishayla Ward; siblings, James “Jim” (Elaine) Erb, Robert Erb, Mary (Duane) Loll, Karen (Roy) Dohman; dear friend and longtime companion, Charlene Schneider; and several extended family members and friends whom he loved.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Dick was born August 29, 1943, in Hankinson, North Dakota, the son of Adolph and Marguerite (Doyle) Erb. He graduated in 1961, from St. Francis Academy in North Dakota and received his associates degree and certificate in electrical technology from the North Dakota State School of Science. Dick served his country in the United States Army from 1962 – 1965. He married LeeAnn Smith and they were later divorced. Dick worked as a supervisor at Square D for over 35 years and was also Square D credit union president. He was a member of the American Legion Post #671, Swisher, Iowa, Pheasants Forever and he enjoyed his time as a volunteer at St. Luke’s Hospital. Dick was an avid hunter and would take his fishing pole anywhere the fish might bite. He loved to read, cheer for the Minnesota Vikings and enjoyed his NASCAR Sundays.
Dick is survived by his sons, Brad (Martha) Erb and David Erb (Keri Ward), all of Cedar Rapids; granddaughter, Mishayla Ward; siblings, James “Jim” (Elaine) Erb, Robert Erb, Mary (Duane) Loll, Karen (Roy) Dohman; dear friend and longtime companion, Charlene Schneider; and several extended family members and friends whom he loved.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
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