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In Memory of
Richard L
Cade
Cade
1926 - 2014
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Obituary for Richard L Cade
Richard Lukens Cade, 88, of Dubuque died Monday, November 10 at home. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 pm Friday at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road where there will be a public Masonic Service at 6 pm. A Memorial service will be held 2 pm Saturday at First Congregational United Church of Christ where friends may also call from 1 to 1:45 pm Saturday. There will be a private family interment at a later date.
Richard was born July 1, 1926 in East Lansing, Michigan, son of Claude Marshall and Agnes (Hunt) Cade.
He graduated from public school in East Lansing, followed by service in the United States Navy during World War II.
During his undergraduate studies at Michigan State, Richard met his future wife of 65 years, Norma Benjamin, on a blind date. They both graduated in 1949.
They formed a close family that included four children, as well as two foreign exchange students and a foster son, Brian.
Richard spent his career employed as an engineer at John Deere in Dubuque and Waterloo, Iowa.
He is survived by his wife, Norma; three children, Claudia (Bill) Boss, Rena Cade, and Martin (Melissa) Cade; son- in- law, Tom LeClere; grandchildren Tracy LeClere, Wade (Tami) LeClere, Yancey Boss, Drew Boss, Richard Cade and expected to arrive soon, Robert Cade; and four great grandchildren.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Becki LeClere; a sister in infancy; brothers Bill and Tommy; twin sister, Jane; and several aunts and uncles.
For further information, or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Dubuque or First Congregational United Church of Christ.
The family would like to thank all of the Masonic and church friends, as well as Edna from Hospice of Dubuque.
Richard was born July 1, 1926 in East Lansing, Michigan, son of Claude Marshall and Agnes (Hunt) Cade.
He graduated from public school in East Lansing, followed by service in the United States Navy during World War II.
During his undergraduate studies at Michigan State, Richard met his future wife of 65 years, Norma Benjamin, on a blind date. They both graduated in 1949.
They formed a close family that included four children, as well as two foreign exchange students and a foster son, Brian.
Richard spent his career employed as an engineer at John Deere in Dubuque and Waterloo, Iowa.
He is survived by his wife, Norma; three children, Claudia (Bill) Boss, Rena Cade, and Martin (Melissa) Cade; son- in- law, Tom LeClere; grandchildren Tracy LeClere, Wade (Tami) LeClere, Yancey Boss, Drew Boss, Richard Cade and expected to arrive soon, Robert Cade; and four great grandchildren.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Becki LeClere; a sister in infancy; brothers Bill and Tommy; twin sister, Jane; and several aunts and uncles.
For further information, or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Dubuque or First Congregational United Church of Christ.
The family would like to thank all of the Masonic and church friends, as well as Edna from Hospice of Dubuque.
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