Richard "Weird" Lee Cummings
January 10, 1936 — April 26, 2019
Richard Cummings, “Weird,” 83, of Marion, Iowa passed away on April 26, 2019.
Weird was born January 10, 1936, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the son of Amos and Della (Voigtschild) Cummings. He was a proud veteran who served in the United States Army, and was a long time member of the American Legion Post #298 of Marion. He spent time stationed in Fort Hood, California, and in Germany during the Korean War era. Weird worked at Rockwell Collins for 35 years. Following his retirement, Weird spent his time woodworking. The love for his family lives on through his impeccable craftsmanship and what he built for them. Weird was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs, Minnesota Vikings and Iowa Hawkeyes.
Weird was preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Della; his three sisters, Rosella, Elaine, and Betty; and his son, Mike.
He is survived by his children, Barb (Legend), Don (Eileen), and Vickie; his seven grandchildren, Justine, Jourdan, Lindsay, Sara, John-Michael, Jenna, and Wyatt; and his six great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Weird was born January 10, 1936, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the son of Amos and Della (Voigtschild) Cummings. He was a proud veteran who served in the United States Army, and was a long time member of the American Legion Post #298 of Marion. He spent time stationed in Fort Hood, California, and in Germany during the Korean War era. Weird worked at Rockwell Collins for 35 years. Following his retirement, Weird spent his time woodworking. The love for his family lives on through his impeccable craftsmanship and what he built for them. Weird was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs, Minnesota Vikings and Iowa Hawkeyes.
Weird was preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Della; his three sisters, Rosella, Elaine, and Betty; and his son, Mike.
He is survived by his children, Barb (Legend), Don (Eileen), and Vickie; his seven grandchildren, Justine, Jourdan, Lindsay, Sara, John-Michael, Jenna, and Wyatt; and his six great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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