Dennis Richards age 59 of Fairbank passed away October 6, 2023 at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born November 16, 1963 in Sumner the son of Kenneth and Dorothy (Pint) Richards. Dennis married Jenny Rundle on November 21, 1998 in Fairbank at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Dennis grew up on the family farm in rural Fairbank with his parents and seven siblings. This is where his hard work ethic began along with his love for anything to do with farming. Dennis graduated from Wapsie Valley High School in 1982. He worked the majority of his life starting at Oran Ag Services all the way to what is now Innovative Ag Service which spanned the next 25 years and 8 months. During his time there he was an exceptional chemical and fertilizer applicator. He will be missed by his fellow employees and all the farmers that he applied for over the years. In addition to his job in town he also did custom round baling. Dennis served on the Oran Volunteer Fire Department from 1984-2018. Dennis was a quiet caring man of few words.
He is survived by his wife, Jenny, three children; Jessica (Levi) Vogel of Jesup, Abigail (Ryan Snyder) Rundle of Waverly and Matthew Richards of Fairbank, five grandchildren; Alex, Gable, Stella, Isla and Waylon, three sisters; Mary (Ron) Seeley of Roscoe, Illinois, Pam (Sammy) Balakrishnan of Elgin, Illinois and Julie (Scott Blasberg) Happel of Tripoli, two brothers; Bob (Nancy) Richards and Ron (Kelly) Richards both of Fairbank, a sister-in-law, Jean Richards of Fairbank, two brothers-in-law; Dave Happel of Fairbank and Jerry Marlow of Oelwein along with MANY nieces and nephews.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Jim Richards, a sister, Deb Marlow and a granddaughter, Ava Westphal.
Visitation: 4:00-8:00 PM Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Woods Funeral Home, Fairbank, Iowa.
Dennis requested to have a private family burial without church services which will take place at a later date in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Fairbank.
Memorials: may be directed to the family for later designation
Condolences for Dennis J. Richards
Jenny, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers.
Thoughts and Prayers sent to Dennis’s Family and Friends.🙏
My condolences to the family. Dennis was a great individual I knew from my time at IAS. Always respected Dennis for his work ethic, professionalism, and quiet nature. He will be greatly missed.
Thoughts and prayers with your family Richards and friends
He will be sorely missed. My sincerest condolences.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for families
Jenny and family our sympathies! thoughts and prayers to all of you .
Although I haven’t talk to Dennis in few years .He was such a great guy to live and party with when we was kids such fond memories. My prayers go out to the family
Accept my condolences to his family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear this news. Prayers for the family 🙏