Richard William Mosher Jr., 74, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at his home. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at McLaren's Resthaven Chapel in West Des Moines with funeral services at 10 a.m. Thursday at McLaren's. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at North Lawn Cemetery in Fort Dodge.
Richard was born February 21, 1948 in Fort Dodge to Richard Sr. and Edna (Steburg) Mosher. He attended Fort Dodge High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1965 and attained the rank of Corporal during the Vietnam War. Richard was awarded various medals for his service. Following his honorable discharge from the USMC he worked as a union carpenter and USPS as a mailman, retiring from both.
Richard was an avid golfer who loved to make people laugh, tell stories, garden, and drive his Mustang GT350. He was a member of the Baldwin Paterson American Legion Post #274 and Beaver Creek Golf Course.
Richard is survived by his wife of 24 years, Patty; daughter, Janeen; three grandsons, JJ (Haley), Noah, and Cael Micka; granddaughter, Regan Hage; and great grandson, Liam. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Margaret Linder.
Memorials may be directed to the Food Bank of Iowa.
