Richard Pille

Richard Joseph James Pille, son of Virgil Joseph Pille and Marian Ruth Blackburn Pille, was born June 20, 1944, at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll and died Feb. 5 at The Lakeside Village in Panora.

Dick went to school in Arcadia until the third grade. He grew up in Jefferson and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1963.

On Sept. 21, 1968, Richard and Janet Christy were united in marriage. The couple were blessed with three children: Kristi Marie, Anthony Richard and Todd Andrew.

Dick worked at Oscar Mayer, IBP and Tyson for 44 years as a meatcutter and then utility man before retiring. He enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling and cutting wood with his family to heat their wood-burning home. Dick especially enjoyed spring when everything “green” came to life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Marian. 

He is survived by his children: Kristi Marie Wilson (Todd Fagen), of Jefferson; Anthony Richard Pille, of Jefferson; Todd Andrew Pille (Katie), of Stratford; his sister, Mary Catherine “Kay” Lipke (Cleo Underwood), of West Des Moines; aunt Marjorie Greene, of Ames; and nephew Louis Rand (Lynda), of Des Moines; grandchildren: Harper Violet Pille, Paisley Joann Pille, Carly Marie Pille.

Dick is additionally survived by his significant other and best friend, Sherri Reimer, of Perry, and her family: son Brett Reimer (Rachel), of Des Moines, and daughter Amy Reimer-Mayo (Jennifer), of Des Moines; grandchildren: Lauren Reimer, Claire Reimer and Grant Reimer.

Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson was in charge of arrangements.

Cards may be sent to: c/o Richard Pille, 1816  235th St., Jefferson, IA 50129.

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