Richard F. Switzer

     Richard (Dick) Frederick Switzer, 82, of Sioux Center, IA, entered his heavenly home on September 16, 2022.  Dick was born to Frederick and Edna (Bode) Switzer on November 25, 1939 in Atlantic, IA.  His childhood was spent in rural Cass County, Iowa where he attended Atlantic Community Schools. Dick went on to serve in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Wichita Falls, TX.

     Dick married Sonja (Jacobsen) Switzer on February 23, 1973 in Red Oak, IA.  Following their marriage, they resided in Malvern, IA before moving to the Omaha NE area where they lived until relocating to Sioux Center, IA in July 2021.  Dick spent many years working in grain commodity sales. In 1985, Dick founded Switzer Trading Company which he continued to operate until his retirement in December 2021.

     Dick was a long-time member of Gideon International, serving in Omaha and Orange City.  He was devoted to church and family activities and enjoyed sports of all kinds. 

     He is survived by his wife, Sonja. Daughters: Kim (Phil) Herr of Syracuse, IN, Keri (Kirk) Pape of Marquette, IA.  Five grandchildren: Haley (Eric) Brown and Maclain Herr of Syracuse, IN; Josh (Britlyn) Franzen, Fayette, IA, Jordan Franzen, Cedar Falls, IA, and Jerod (Madison) Franzen, Eldorado, IA.  Six great-grandchildren: Goldie and Drew Brown; Kelby, Braylee, Avery, and Liam Franzen.  In-laws:  Roger and Mary Klopp, and Janet Hoegh.

     He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Edna Switzer, sister and brother-in-law Marilyn and Gene Hockom.  Also, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Warren and Gudrun Jacobsen, Emery and Isabel Hoegh, and Leon Hoegh.

     Other survivors are special friends Snigdha Peddireddy and Virinchi Peddireddy of Hyderabad, India, and many other relatives and friends.

     A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hull, IA at 10:30 a.m.  Memorial contributions may be directed to Gideon International, Samaritan’s Purse, or St. Paul Lutheran Church.

     Interment will be held at Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery in Elk Horn, IA on Friday, September 30, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.