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Richard Burt “Dick” Irish

Birth	:	12 Oct 1915 Montour, Tama County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	20 Jan 2008 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Green Lawn Cemetery, Grenola, Elk County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.3466988, -96.4364014
Plot	:	Block 31 511
Description	:	RICHARD "DICK" BURT IRISH Published on January 22, 2008 Des Moines Register....page 5-B RICHARD "DICK" BURT IRISH.....age 92 Nevada, Iowa RICHARD "DICK" BURT IRISH, 92, life-long resident of Nevada, Iowa, died on Sunday, January 20, 2008 at the Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center in Des Moines, Iowa, where he had resided for the last four years. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23 at the NEVADA MUNICIPAL CEMETERY, Nevada, Story County, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 22 with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at Chet Ryan Mortuary, 708 Fifth Street in Nevada,... Read More	RICHARD "DICK" BURT IRISH Published on January 22, 2008 Des Moines Register....page 5-B RICHARD "DICK" BURT IRISH.....age 92 Nevada, Iowa RICHARD "DICK" BURT IRISH, 92, life-long resident of Nevada, Iowa, died on Sunday, January 20, 2008 at the Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center in Des Moines, Iowa, where he had resided for the last four years. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23 at the NEVADA MUNICIPAL CEMETERY, Nevada, Story County, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 22 with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at Chet Ryan Mortuary, 708 Fifth Street in Nevada, Iowa. Dick was born on October 12, 1915 in Montour, Iowa, son of Carl and Ruth (REED) IRISH. He graduated from Nevada High School in 1933, studied journalism at Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, for three years, and joined his father, Carl, and brother, Duncan, in the management and operation of the Nevada Poultry Company, founded in Nevada, Iowa in 1879 and purchased by the IRISH family in 1922. Dick retired as president of the company in 1983. Dick married the love of his life, Corene FRUSH, on August 3, 1941, in Pleasantville, Marion County, Iowa. They were married over fifty years before Corene's death on January 15, 1992. He was active in Nevada, Iowa, as a member of the Rotary Club and the Nevada School Board and was named an honorary parade marshal for the 1988 Lincoln Highway Days celebration in recognition of his business leadership in the community. Dick loved his family and friends, respected the many men and women who worked in his poultry business and felt a deep sense of loyalty to his community. He was an avid horseman and lifelong student of American history, especially the Civil War. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Claudia and Warren PITCHER of West Des Moines, Iowa; his son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Julie IRISH of Moline, Illinois; five grandchildren, Mike (Mary) Pitcher and Nick (Jessica BERGEN) PITCHER, all of Des Moines, Iowa; Karen PITCHER of St. Petersburg, Florida; Tom (Laura) IRISH of Sterling, Illinois; and Anne (Joel) BOHNSACK of Taylor Ridge, Illinois; two great-granddaughters, Colleen IRISH and Lilyanne BOHNSACK; stepsister Sue SQUIRES of Greenville, Texas; brother-in-law, John FREELAND of Des Moines, Iowa; six nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Corene on January 15, 1992, stepmother Nelle (PETERS) IRISH, a brother Duncan, and his sister, Patricia FREELAND. Memorials may be given in honor of Dick to Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Chet Ryan Mortuary and Cremation Services have been entrusted with Dick and his family.

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Richard Burt “Dick” Irish's memorial is located at: Green Lawn Cemetery, Grenola, Elk County, USA.
When did Richard Burt “Dick” Irish death?
Richard Burt “Dick” Irish death on 20 Jan 2008 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 37.3466988
Longitude: -96.4364014

Family Members:

Parent

Carl T. Irish

(1889 - 1968)

Ruth L. Reed Irish

(1892 - 1933)

Spouse

Corene V. Frush Irish

(1914 - 1991)

Siblings

Patricia G. Irish Freeland

(1913 - 2002)

Duncan Hayward Irish

(1918 - 1978)

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Coordinate: 37.3466988, -96.4364014

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Coordinate: 37.3634600, -96.3627900

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7. Belknap Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.2508316, -96.3459778

8. Old Cloverdale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.2206001, -96.4756012

9. Ames Chapel Cemetery
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12. Hilltop Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.3229900, -96.6308400

13. Glen Grouse Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.4617004, -96.5858002

14. Box Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.4067800, -96.6365200

15. Grace Lawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.4583015, -96.2722015

16. Otter Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.1977700, -96.5475800

17. South Prairie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.2597008, -96.6256027

18. Lazette Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.3459200, -96.6657200

19. Round Mound Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.1632614, -96.3995438

20. Elk Falls Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.3767100, -96.2005400

21. Cambridge Cemetery
Cambridge, Cowley County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3114014, -96.6791992

22. Forest Cemetery
Howard, Elk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5416985, -96.3796997

23. Spring Creek Cemetery
Chautauqua County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1856003, -96.2842026

24. Mount Vernon Cemetery North
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Coordinate: 37.4025002, -96.6908035