Charles Emery Richards Obituary June 21, 2020

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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Charles Emery

Richards

December 11, 1946 – June 21, 2020

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Birthplace: Red Oak, Iowa Resided In: Red Oak,Iowa Charles Emery Richards, age 73, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. Charles was born December 11, 1946 in Arlington, Virginia, the son of Jonathan Barlow Richards and Elizabeth "Betsy" Miller Richards. He graduated from Red Oak High School, University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Drake University Law School. He practiced law for many years in Red Oak, Iowa. Charles was united in marriage to DyAnn Needham Webster on December 26, 1993 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was a longtime member of the Iowa State Bar Association and the Montgomery County Bar Association. He was a history buff and enjoyed collecting war memorabilia. He also loved and collected vintage automobiles and was a member of the Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Club. Preceding him in death were his parents; sister: Victoria Richards Bastron; wife: DyAnn Richards; and daughter: Debra Wheeler. Survivors include his son: Daniel Webster and wife Malinda of Charleston, SC; son-in-law: Shawn Wheeler of Ft. Scott, KS; brother: Jonathan Barlow Richards II and wife Leslie of St. Louis, MO; sister: Kathleen Richards of Lincoln, NE; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. A memorial visitation will be held 6-8 PM Friday, June 26, 2020 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Social distancing and following CDC guidelines will be required. Wearing a mask is encouraged. A private family interment service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Red Oak Depot. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation:
Date: 6/26/2020 Time: 6-8 PM Comments: Family will be present and social distancing will be required. Wearing a mask is encouraged.	Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel 410 N 6th Street Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Service:
Date: 6/27/2020 Time: Private Family Service Comments:	Evergreen Cemetery North 8th Street Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Burial:
Date: 6/27/2020 Time: Private Family Service Comments:	Evergreen Cemetery North 8th St. Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions

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