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Home Obituaries Richard L. (Dick) King
Tuesday, 21 February 2012 17:28

Richard L. (Dick) King

Richard L. (Dick) King

Service Information

Services11:00 AM, Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Waterloo First United Methodist Church, 614 Randolph St.
Visitation2:00 to 4:30 Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Locke Funeral Home where there will be a 4:30 prayer service.
CemeteryMemorial Park Cemetery Waterloo, Iowa
MemorialsWaterloo First United Methodist Church or Cedar Valley Hospice.

Biography Information

Richard L. (Dick) King, 79, of Waterloo died Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Friendship Village.  Dick was born September 7, 1932 in Waterloo, Iowa the son of Arthur Daniel and Gladys Rose Akin King. 

Dick graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1950 and received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Iowa State University in 1955.  He married Mary Van Abbema September 3, 1954 in Chicago.  He was the Waterloo City Engineer from 1966 to 1974 before going to work for Brice and Petrides as a consulting engineer.  He was the Black Hawk County Engineer from 1996 until retiring March 31, 2008.

Dick was an active member of Waterloo First United Methodist Church.  He was a member of the Exchange Club of Waterloo and Past President of the Iowa chapter of the American Public Works Association.  He served on the board of directors of for the Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.  Dick was honored as Volunteer of the Year by the Brain Injury Association of Iowa for his help designing their website.  He was active in Boy Scouts while his sons were growing up.  Fishing and fishing trips to Canada were an important part of his life.

Dick is survived by his wife Mary of Waterloo, three sons: David and his wife DeMaris of Prospect, Kentucky; Jerry and his wife Sheri of Scottsdale, Arizona; and Paul and his wife Jennifer of Palatine, Illinois; seven grandchildren: Matthew and Aaron King of Prospect, Kentucky; Ashleigh Allen of Scottsdale, Arizona; James and Joseph King of Tempe, Arizona; and Andrew and Erica King of Palatine, Illinois; one great grandson Judah King of Tempe.  He is also survived by a brother Robert King and his wife Marion of Waterloo and a sister Mary Iehl of Waterloo.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

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Condolences (12)

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To the family,
Michelle and I want to express our sympathy during this time in your lives. We truly believe Dick's life should ultimately be remembered with celebration. We know that we are all children of God and that as sons and daughters of God, our home is with God. For sure Dick is now home!
Dick's caring friendly demeanor was always a joy to be around. He will be missed but always remembered.
Take care,
Larry and Michelle Prohaska
Larry Prohaska , February 22, 2012
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Dick lived his life as a kind, decent and giving man. He was an example for me and I will miss his friendship. What a celebration must be going on now for another of God's children has entered the kingdom. : ) God's speed to you and your family.
Bob Mundell , February 23, 2012
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To the family of Dick King:

I was very pleased to meet and get to know Dick King these past eight years. He was fun loving and very caring and I was fortunate to be able to work with him on Exchange Club projects and in one of his favorite passions at the arboretum. I know heaven awaits his presence with honor and may the Lord bless you all as you deal with your personal loss.
Mike Grillo , February 23, 2012
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I knew Dick not nearly long enough. I met him through the Arboretum and was impressed with his enthusiasm and his kindness. I was looking forward to getting to know him better through his membership on the Arboretum board. My warmest condolences to his family.
Pam Hays , February 23, 2012
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While on vacation, our Waterloo friends told us of Dick's death. We offer our sincere condolences to Mary and the "boys" and extended family. Such a wonderful man, dear friend, great "spokes" compatriot. May God's blessings shine on him and on the family. With love from Jim and Judy
Judy and Jim Giesen , February 23, 2012
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We offer our sincere condolences for Mary and the family. It was so good to visit with Dick a few days ago and share family pictures. What wonderful memories. With love Cal & Deb and family
Cal & Deb Iehl Family , February 24, 2012
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My sincere condolences to Dick's family. His counsel, encouragement, and good humor will be missed, but the influence of his friendly advice and fruits of his engineering skills will always be present with all of us, even with those who never had the opportunity to get to know him.
Roger R. Patocka
Emmet County Engineer
Roger R. Patocka , February 24, 2012
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Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. This is one of the most difficult things we must face in our life. May it comfort you to know that others are deeply touched by your loss. God assures us at Psalms 34:18 that he is near to those broken in heart and those crushed in spirit he saves. Jesus also promises that we will be able to see our loved ones again. Jesus own words found at John 5:28,29 tells us there will be a resurrection. What a wonderful hope! God says that soon on the earth there will be no more pain, suffering and especially death at Revelation 21:3-5 We anxiously await the day when we will no longer lose those we love. May these bible thoughts bring you comfort at this most difficult time.
Jeff & Peggy , February 24, 2012
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My condolences to you Jerry and Sherri. I didn't know your father but I know you. Knowing you, the loving and wonderful father you are to your children is a tribute to your father. You must have had a good model in him. I know he is with the Lord and you will see him again. May the peace of Jesus Christ that surpasses all understanding remain with you through this time of grief. When you grieve with your family may the Holy Spirit make the joy you shared in his lifetime ever present and everlasting.
Cynthia Joy Strobel , February 24, 2012
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Always kidded Dick about being the one the Baptists let get away. Our sympathy is shared with the family, particularly Bob and Mary Lois. You are in our prayers.zabqi
Maynard Hatch , February 25, 2012
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Mary, we are thinking of you and your family at this time and want to express our sympathy on the loss of Dick. I will always remember his quiet, kind demeanor. He was much loved by my parents. Judy, Keaven, and Kristi also send their fond regards to you at this very difficult time.
Kathy Anderson Rempe , February 25, 2012
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King Family
Our sympathy to you Mary and your family. Dick was truly a diamond in this world! We have wonderful memories of all our bike trips and hoping Dick would be at the next cornfield with food and drink. How could we forget all the Wednesday nights at Splash for our family picnics. Wonderful memories that have shaped our lives.
Peace and blessing to all. Connie and Duane Tiede
Connie Tiede , February 26, 2012

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