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Richard W Fresquez Jr
Richard William Fresquez Jr.
Cedar Rapids
Richard William Fresquez Jr. passed away on October 18, 2025 at his home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was born on October 19, 1958 in Los Angels, CA.
He was preceded in death by his parents Richard William Fresquez and Sharon Kay Brown, brothers Edward, Ronald, sister Colleen.
His survivors are his son Jahnathan Richard Fresquez and his wife Jody and three grandchildren Bailey, Jahnathan, and Francis of Webb City, MO. Family friends, also members of local 191 Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
He worked over 40 years in the Motion Picture Industry as a prop marker in Southern California and a Stage Hand in Cedar Rapids, IA, and US Navy Veteran.
Cremation and Service private.
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