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Rev. Dr. Richard H. Thomas
Rev. Dr. Richard H. Thomas
Cedar Rapids
The Rev. Dr. Richard H. Thomas, whose contributions as a history professor, architectural historian, Methodist chaplain and cherished friend, made an indelible impact on Mount Vernon, Cornell College, much of Iowa and beyond, died at age 92, on April 24, 2023, in Cedar Rapids.
A public service will be held on Saturday, June 3, at 1 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon, 304 First St. SW, Mount Vernon. The family will be available to greet guests from noon to 1 p.m. and immediately following the service. A private family burial will follow.
Arrangements are by Stewart-Baxter. Please see Stewartbaxter.com for a detailed obituary and livestream link.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Richard H. Thomas History Scholar Award at Cornell College, the Cornell Fund, Mount Vernon United Methodist Church or the Iowa State Historical Society.
Remembrances may also be sent to the family via email at janthomas13@gmail.com or U.S. mail c/o Jan Thomas, P.O. Box 703, Gambier, OH 43022.
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