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Rick Brandon, Jr.
Rick Brandon, Jr.
Marengo
Rick Brandon, Jr., age 75, of Marengo, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation: 9 to 10:45 a.m., Monday, March 10, 2025, at First United Methodist Church in Marengo with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Joseph Blay officiating. Memorials may be directed to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Rick is survived by his loving wife Darla of Marengo, his children, Julie White of Eddyville, Jami (Vett) Haga of Ottumwa, and Tina (Rian) Sherman of Marengo; 11 grandchildren, Joey Wood, Mel Forcier, Justin Haga, Nick Haga, Brandon Drew, Michael Drew, Nesse Tuttle, Lane Lyman, Codie Lyman, Paige Sherman and Faith Sherman; five great-grandchildren, Nevaelynn Blaylack, Octavia Baylack, Archer Lyman, Noah Jax, and Maeve Lyman. Also surviving Rick are his sister Lori Wolfe and best friend Leon (Judy) Bean of Boerne, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Dave, sisters, Linda Bixby, Sue Dietrich, and a son Chris Lyman.
Online condolences: www.klosterfuneralhome.com
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