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Richard D. “Dick” Switzer

Birth	:	30 Apr 1930 Anamosa, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	11 Nov 2019 Anamosa, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Green Center Cemetery, Morley, Jones County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0200005, -91.2292023
Description	:	Richard “Dick” Switzer, 89, of Anamosa, died Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Anamosa Care Center. A private graveside service will be held for the family at a later date. Richard D. Switzer was born April 30, 1930 in Anamosa, IA the son of Mervin and Laura (Hora) Switzer. He graduated from the Morley High School class of 1947, which numbered two. He married Martha Hayes and the couple later divorced. In the late 1950’s he and his brother Jack started Switzer Brothers Construction. Together they built quality homes throughout Jones County.... Read More	Richard “Dick” Switzer, 89, of Anamosa, died Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Anamosa Care Center. A private graveside service will be held for the family at a later date. Richard D. Switzer was born April 30, 1930 in Anamosa, IA the son of Mervin and Laura (Hora) Switzer. He graduated from the Morley High School class of 1947, which numbered two. He married Martha Hayes and the couple later divorced. In the late 1950’s he and his brother Jack started Switzer Brothers Construction. Together they built quality homes throughout Jones County. He retired in the late 1990’s. He enjoyed spending time fishing, camping, and being a back seat golfer by giving advice while others golfed. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan, especially Women’s Basketball. He was also a devoted Chicago Cubs fan and was recruited by the Chicago Cubs to play major league ball in the late 1940’s. Those remembering him include nieces and nephews Craig (Renee) Smith, Kevin (Lori) Smith, Sondra Friedrichsen, Vicky (Russ) Kadolph, Jeff (Barb) Switzer and Jed Switzer, a sister-in-law Ruth Switzer, a son Michael Switzer, and several great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jack, a sister and brother-in-law Betty and Duane Smith and a nephew-in-law Merlin Friedrichsen. He will be remembered as a hard-working, fun loving, sometimes stubborn always lovable, genuine person. The family would like to express special thanks to Darrel Hora, Richard’s friends at Anamosa Senior Housing, and the staff at The Anamosa Care Center for taking such great care of him. Goettsch Funeral Home

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Richard D. “Dick” Switzer's memorial is located at: Green Center Cemetery, Morley, Jones County, USA.
When did Richard D. “Dick” Switzer death?
Richard D. “Dick” Switzer death on 11 Nov 2019 in Anamosa, Jones County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.0200005
Longitude: -91.2292023

Family Members:

Parent

Mervin E Switzer

(1906 - 1998)

Laura Hazel Hora Switzer

(1908 - 1994)

Siblings

Betty Ruth Switzer Smith

(1926 - 2002)

Jack Darwin Switzer

(1932 - 2012)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 42.0300000, -91.2440000

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Coordinate: 42.0368996, -91.2546997

3. Grafft Cemetery
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8. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
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9. Spade Cemetery
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10. Antioch Cemetery
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11. White Oak Cemetery
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13. Glenn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0583410, -91.1416920

14. Piper-Kohl Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9584800, -91.2918800

15. Hazel Green Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0853004, -91.1508026

16. Norwich Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0419006, -91.3463974

17. Riverside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1032982, -91.2975006

18. Pioneer Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9272003, -91.2743988

19. Midland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1213989, -91.2022018

20. Madison Village Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0693900, -91.1030500

21. Holy Cross Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1150017, -91.2956009

22. Anamosa State Penitentiary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1122017, -91.3082962

23. Rose Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9090000, -91.2592000

24. Amber Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1300011, -91.1781006