Richard Deist Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Deist of Charles City, Iowa, who passed away on November 19, 2021, at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Deist to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth Deist and Eleanor Deist (Morrison); his sister Katherine Swinbank; his granddaughter Makinzey Nierling; and his son-in-law Clint Nierling.

He is survived by: his former wife Catherine Ann Kraus Thoman; his wife Kay; his daughters, Deanna Morris (Mark Meyer) and Darlene Nierling; his grandchildren, Katie Layden (Ryley), Courtney Nierling and Makayla Nierling; his great grandchildren, Morris, Mylo and Monroe Layden; his brother-in-law Barrie Swinbank; his niece Amy Beem (Chris); his nephew Bryan Swinbank (Kathryn); and his great-nephew Farris. He is also survived by children, he treated his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.

Memorials may be directed to Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Charles City in honor of Dick.