Cremation rites have been accorded and he will be laid to rest in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.
Richard was born December 30, 1933, to Clyde and Ruth (Glenn) Loy in Thayer, IA. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1951-1953. On January 26, 1958, he was united in marriage to Mary Ann Schantzin West Point, IA. Richard worked as a meat cutter for Eagle Foods for 28 years before retiring in 1995.
Richard loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling and going on car rides down gravel back roads in the country.
Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Bruce Loy of Davenport, IA; daughters, Gayle Loy of Davenport, IA, Tamara Tollstam of Davenport, IA, and Kelly Greenwood of Davenport, IA; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, four brothers, and two sisters.