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Monday, May 19, 2014
Maresh, Richard 'Dick'
Richard “Dick” Maresh, 72, passed away March 5, 2013, from complications of esophageal cancer.
Please join his family for a Celebration of Life reception from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration Place SW, Cedar Rapids.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Richard's name may be made to the American Conifer Society, C/O John Martin, 175 Charisma Lane, Lewisville, NC 27023-9611; Iowa Association of Railroad Passengers, 1422 W. Ninth St., Davenport, IA 52804-4018; Audubon Society, 225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014; or St. Luke's Hospice, 290 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.
The family extends a sincere thank you to St. Luke's Hospice for their care and compassion.
Published in The May 26, 2013.