RICHARD BERRY

A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Corpus Christi Church. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Duncombe.

Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home is serving the family.

He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Mary (McCusker) Berry of Duncombe; children, Cathy (Ken) Gustafson of Otho, Michael (Sally) Berry and Jennifer (Sean) Conway both of Des Moines; grandchildren, Alexis and Nathan Berry, Michael and Miranda Boyle, Alex and Marco Orozco; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Clara (Gannon) Berry; son, John Berry; brother, Thomas Berry; sister, Betty Decker, and an infant sister, Mary Jane Berry.

Richard Russell Berry was born April 24, 1934, in Webster City. He attended Duncombe schools and was a member of Duncombe American Legion. Upon completion of serving in the United States Army and Reserves in 1958, he found his true happiness. On September 3, 1959, Richard was united in marriage to Mary McCusker in Whittemore and they made their home on the family farm south of Duncombe. Richard was extremely proud of being a 3rd generation lifelong farmer along with his brother Tom, growing his seed business for over 30 years and farming Mary’s family farm in Ruthven. He enjoyed life with friends, family, grandkids and spending their winters in Texas. Richard, also known as “Rodeo,” will be truly missed by all who knew him.

Memorials may be left to family discretion.