A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, November 13, 2026, in The Runge Mortuary Chapel with visitation to be held from 4-7 PM Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the mortuary.
Dick was born February 8, 1937, in Greenfield, IA. to Rex and Alberta (Mickkelsen) Elliott. He was raised in Greenfield and attended Greenfield School.
He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart Sally Don Carlos and they enjoyed 69 years together. He served proudly in the United States Army for three years before attending Northern Iowa University where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Dick began his teaching career at Linn Mar School District in Marion, Iowa from 1962-1966. He served as a guidance counselor at Bettendorf Middle School from 1966-1994.
After retiring from school, he worked in real estate for ten years.
Dick and Sally spent several winters in Florida, and they were avid listeners of Dixie Land Jazz music in Florida as well as The Quad Cities making many friends throughout the jazz world. They also loved their Hawkeye Football and were long time season ticket holders. Dick and Sally both enjoyed living at The Fountains and making new friends.
Dick is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Sally, of Bettendorf, IA.; daughter, Kathy (Alan) Posey, Bettendorf, IA.; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother and sister-in-law, as well as his daughter, Marcy.
