Richard “Dick” C. Bridge

Richard “Dick” C. Bridge

Vinton

Richard C. “Dick” Bridge, 92, died peacefully on June 18, 2022, at UnityPoint-St. Luke’s Hospital.

Graveside services for Dick and his beloved poodle Princess will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2022, at Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton, with military rites conducted by the George G. Luckey American Legion Post 57 and the Patriot Guard Riders. Following the graveside, a celebration of Dick’s life and luncheon will be held at the George G. Luckey American Legion Post in Vinton from 4 to 7 p.m.

Dick was born March 23, 1930, at Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton, the son of Jay Charles and Jean (Colston) Bridge. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Vinton with the Class of 1948. He proudly served his country in United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. On July 15, 1978, he was united in marriage Geneva (Roark) Rule in Cedar Rapids. Geneva preceded Dick in death on Sept. 14, 1997.

Dick was a proud Vinton resident his entire life. He had worked at Henkles Skelly, Vinton Farmers Supply. He also worked as the custodian at the West School in Vinton until his retirement. He was a member and past commander of the George G. Luckey American Legion Post 57 for almost 70 years. Dick enjoyed stock car racing, and his association with the Hogan race family. He also enjoyed visiting with Harley-Davidson riders, having owned a number of Harleys in his younger years.

He is survived by three stepdaughters, Marcia Pritt of Phoenix, Ariz., Lynette (Orville) Bakenhus of Vinton and Shelley (Kenny) Usher of Vinton; eight grandchildren, Michelle, Danielle, Brendan, Shawn, Shelby, McKenzy, Justin and Blakely; and 14 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife Geneva, Dick was preceded in death by his daughter, Suzy; two stepsons, Douglas and David; and two great-grandsons, Chad and Nathaniel.

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