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Birth	:	17 Sep 1935 Williamsburg, Iowa County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 Feb 2019 North English, Iowa County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Bernards Cemetery, Millersburg, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5943985, -92.1521988
Description	:	North English- On Monday, February 4, 2019, Richard Elwood, passed away suddenly at the age of 83 years. Richard was born September 17, 1935 in Williamsburg, Iowa to Lambert and Dorothy (Hanson) Elwood. Upon graduation from Williamsburg High School he attended St. Ambrose University, and then the University of North Dakota, where he was a member of the UND Law Review, and graduated with a Juris Doctorate. He was married to Susan (Anderson) Elwood for 56 years and together they had four children. Following law school they moved to North English, Iowa, where Richard began practicing law with... Read More	North English- On Monday, February 4, 2019, Richard Elwood, passed away suddenly at the age of 83 years. Richard was born September 17, 1935 in Williamsburg, Iowa to Lambert and Dorothy (Hanson) Elwood. Upon graduation from Williamsburg High School he attended St. Ambrose University, and then the University of North Dakota, where he was a member of the UND Law Review, and graduated with a Juris Doctorate. He was married to Susan (Anderson) Elwood for 56 years and together they had four children. Following law school they moved to North English, Iowa, where Richard began practicing law with Clarence Off. He later was joined in practice with his brother, Mike Elwood, Tom Buchanan and Bob Leinen. Richard was also involved in the North English community, where he called the first meetings of the Knoll Ridge Country Club and the English Valleys Care Center and served on their boards for many years. His strong Catholic faith guided him throughout life. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, North English, where he taught catechism and served as a lector for many years. He was a member of Kirkwood College's Foundation Board, Iowa County Regional Planning Board, Rotary International; hosting five foreign exchange students, a veteran of the Korean War and a 50-year member of the Iowa State Bar Association. He loved his yard, hard work, travel, fall Saturdays in Iowa City, post-games in the Amanas and bowl games with family and friends wherever the Hawkeyes landed. He was a proud Democrat and Irishman who sang Danny Boy in many countries and continents, and always strove to give back to the things that meant the very most to him - his family, his faith and his community. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Susan; their four children; Brian (Donna) of Aurora, IL, Sarah (Bill House) of West Des Moines, IA, Peter (Letty) of Lockport, IL, and Andrew of Cedar Rapids, IA. Grandchildren; Heather (Chris), Emily (Ashley), Jack, Maggie, Aubrey, Drew, Callum, Gavin, and William; and two sisters, Mary (Tio), Cecilia Rae; and one brother, Michael. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother James. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am on Friday, February 8, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in North English. Celebrant will be Fr. David Wilkening. Burial will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery, near Millersburg. Visitation will on Thursday from 4-7 pm with a Prayer Service to be held at 7:00 pm at Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg. Memorials are for the Knoll Ridge Country Club or St. Joseph Catholic Church. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com Powell Funeral Homes in North English & Williamsburg are caring for Richard and his family.

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Richard Hanson Elwood's memorial is located at: Saint Bernards Cemetery, Millersburg, Iowa County, USA.
When did Richard Hanson Elwood death?
Richard Hanson Elwood death on 4 Feb 2019 in North English, Iowa County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.5943985
Longitude: -92.1521988

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Lambert Elwood

(1903 - 1992)

Dorothy Clare Hanson Elwood

(1909 - 2000)

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17. Genoa Bluffs Cemetery
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24. Saint Josephs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5865100, -91.9950800