Richard Emery Wuest Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 3, 2025, Richard Emery Wuest of Decorah, Iowa passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Wuest and Fern Wuest (Lunde); and his brother William T. Wuest (Mari) of Zephyrhills, FL.. He is survived by: his wife Glendalu (Fankhauser); his children, Scott (Deneen) of Branson, MO, Tracy Svestka (Galen) of Johnston, IA, Derek (Kathy) of Ft. Collins, CO and KerryDon of Ft. Collins, CO.; his grandchildren, Lindsi Hartsig (Rob) of Gilbert, AZ, Zachary of Branson, MO, Gannon Svestka (Chloe) of Des Moines, IA, Colby Svestka of Johnston, IA and Carter of Phoenix, AZ.; his nephew Gregory Wuest (Renee) of Ankeny, IA; his niece Jennifer Lawrynk (John) of Stevens Point, WI.; and his great grandchildren, Paisley and Laniey Svestka of Des Moines, IA..

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Meals on Wheels (http://www.action.mealsonwheelsamerican.org).