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Edward A. Rich
Edward A. Rich
Lockridge
Edward Allen Rich, 91, of Lockridge, IA, formerly of the Cedar Rapids area, died Monday, November 11, 2024.
Born January 2, 1933, he was the son of Nicholas and Oleta (Smith) Rich. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School, Iowa Wesleyan College and the University of Iowa. Ed also served in the United States Army.
For 30 years, Ed was an Administrator in the Cedar Rapids School District, serving several elementary schools as their principal. He retired in 1995.
Survivors include his wife Marcia; his sons Kyle (Melody) Rich of Sumner, IA, Kean (Barb) Rich of Mt. Pleasant and Kurt (Jane) Rich of Vinton, IA; a stepdaughter, Kristine Norem of Marion, IA, a stepson, Andrew (Deseree) Young of Marion, IA, a stepdaughter-in-law, Jen Young of Cedar Rapids; 2 brothers, Willis (Helen) Rich of Jacksonville, FL and Jim Rich of Cedar Rapids; 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 7 stepgrandchildren.
His parents, first wife Betty, 2 brothers, 4 sisters and stepson Matthew Young precede Ed in death.
Services will be private. Memorials may be directed to Greenmound Cemetery or Boys Town. The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, is caring for Ed and his family. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com.
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