Edward Allen Rich, 91, of Lockridge, died Monday, November 11, 2024 at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.
Ed was born January 2, 1933, in Trenton, IA, the son of Nicholas V. and Oleta Grace (Smith) Rich. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1951. He received his Bachelors Degree from Iowa Wesleyan College and a Masters Degree in School Administration from the University of Iowa. Ed also served in the United States Army
Ed married Betty Marlene Shima in 1956. Betty died in 1969. On April 12, 1997 at the Salem Friends Church, Salem, IA, Ed was united in marriage to Marcia Kay Hinz.
For 30 years, Ed was an Administrator in the Cedar Rapids School District, serving several elementary schools as their principal. He retired in 1995.
Ed enjoyed gardening and watching things grow. He enjoyed growing fruit trees, especially his apple trees. When indoors, Ed loved to read the Bible.
Survivors include his wife Marcia of Lockridge; his sons – Kyle (Melody) Rich of Sumner, IA, Kean (Barb) Rich of Mt. Pleasant and Kurt (Jane) Rich of Vinton, IA; a step -daughter, Kristine Norem of Marion, IA, a step son, Andrew (Deseree) Young of Marion, IA, a step daughter-in-law, Jen Young of Cedar Rapids; 2 brothers – Willis (Helen) Rich of Jacksonville, FL and Jim Rich of Cedar Rapids; 11 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 7 step grandchildren.
His parents, first wife, brothers Marvin and Dean Rich, sisters Lavonne Zear, Lorraine Swanson, Joyce Stull and Doris Ann Hall and step son Matthew Young precede Ed in death.
A private family funeral will be held at the Greenmound Church of God, rural Trenton, with burial in the Greenmound Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Greenmound Cemetery or Boys Town. The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant is caring for Ed and his family. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com.
