David H. Carrick, 91, of Mount Pleasant died Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.
Dave was born on October 15, 1934, in Keokuk, the son of Hugh Carrick and Charlotte Benner Lucas. He graduated from Keokuk High School in 1952, and went on to earn a degree from the Iowa State Teachers College. Dave enlisted in the United States Army and served his country honorably for two years. On September 14, 1968, Dave was united in marriage to Margaret Cash at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. The couple made Mount Pleasant their home and together raised three children in a home filled with love. Dave worked at Henry County Savings Bank for 36 years.
Community involvement was important to Dave, one of the reasons he was named the 1990 Mount Pleasant Citizen of the Year. He was a member of the Mount Pleasant Booster Club, Mount Pleasant Utility Board, William M. and Donna J. Hoaglin Foundation, Jaycee’s, Keokuk Elks, and a 63-year member of Mount Pleasant Kiwanis. Additionally, Dave was passionate about Boy Scouts, serving as the Troop 28 Scout Master for many years and sat on the Camp Eastman Development Association Board of Directors. He was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Dave loved to attend his children’s events while they were in school, so much so that he continued to cheer on the Panthers long after their graduation. Dave scored for the Mount Pleasant wrestling team for many years. He enjoyed cheering on the Hawkeyes and spending time on the golf course.
Dave is survived by his three children Chauncey (Michele) Carrick of Sycamore, IL, Benjamin (Mary) Carrick of Omaha, NE, Emily (Pete) Biddenstadt of Ft. Madison; grandchildren Gable, Adam, Sophia, Patrick, Margaret and Archer; brothers-in-law Dan (Marge) Cash of Bernalillo, NM, and Bill (Judy) Cash of Mount Pleasant.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Margaret; granddaughter; in-laws Dan and Mary Jo Cash; sister-in-law Georgia (Dwayne) Mathews; and brother-in-law John Cash.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Fr. Joseph Phung will celebrate the Mass. Burial will follow in the St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 24, at the Olson-Yoder Funeral Home & Crematory where the family will be present to greet friends from 5:00-7:00. In Dave’s honor, memorial contributions may be given to the Camp Eastman Development Association. The Olson-Yoder Funeral Home & Crematory is caring for Dave and his family. Condolences may be given to the family at www.olsonyoderfh.com