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Donald V. Richard

May 21, 1950 - January 22, 2025
From: Sac City, IA
Donald V. Richard

Donald V. Richard

Born: May 21, 1950
Died: January 22, 2025
Age: 74
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  Donald Richard, age 74 of Sac City, IA, passed away peacefully with his wife Deborah by his side on January 22, 2025, at Loring Hospital in Sac City. Donald Vital Richard was born in Bristol, CT, on May 21, 1950, to parents Vital and Rosa Richard. He grew up in Bristol.
   Donald attended many parades with his car decorated with American flags, he was known as the 'Flagman' of Bristol. He worked as a cook throughout his life at various restaurants. In his spare time, he enjoyed putting together small-scale models, watching the New York Yankees and the New York Giants, and watching WWE wrestling on TV.  He enjoyed many activities in the nursing home such as bingo and any outside trips such as fishing. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Bristol.
  Donald married Deborah Richardson on May 15, 1999. Donald and Deb moved to Sac City Iowa in 2020 to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. Donald was an active member of Faith Bible Church in Sac City. He was strong in his faith in God, and was studying to become a deacon at one time. The one love of his life was Deborah, he worshiped the ground she walked on and they were inseparable.
  Donald had a great sense of humor and a whit about himself. He had an answer for everything. He was a caring person who would give you the shirt off his back, literally. The good Lord just needed another angel. May he rest in peace with all of the others who have gone before him. His mom and dad were waiting with open arms to greet him and welcome him home.
   Donald is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Deborah; 4 siblings: Darlene (Frank) Matyoka of Southampton, MA, David (Lisa ) Richard of East Canaan, CT, Dean (Charlene) Martel of Barkhamsted, CT, and Dennis (Susan ) Martel of Barkhamsted, CT,; along with his step-children Kathy and Ann and their spouses and children; several nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends. Donald was preceded in death by his parents.

   A celebration of Donald’s life will be held at a later date for immediate family and burial will be in Conecticut at the convenience of the family.

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
“I will always appreciate getting to know Donald with his happy and thankful spirit. His presence will be missed among us. Loved his favorite saying, God is good!" His faith was always encouraging. ”
- Denise Pontious
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11:29 AM
“In church this Sunday I said, "We can only imagine that little guy in the back of the crowd of heaven saying..." And the whole congregation said, "God is Good!" It was a beautiful thing! -Thank you also for serving these United States! ”
- Pastor Jason Baustian
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 1:12 PM
“Donald was such a sweet person. We missed him in church. He always joyfully responded to songs and prayers with "God is good!"”
- Vickie A Girard
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