Richard Gene Santi Obituary

The memory of Richard Gene Santi of West Des Moines, Iowa, born in Ames, Iowa, who passed away on April 24, 2024 at the age of 79, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though Richard Gene may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Richard Gene touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Santi and Catherine Santi. He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Santi of Madrid; his children, Troy Santi and Michelle Beecher (Beau); his grandchildren, Athena Santi of San Antonio, Dylan Beecher of Bend and Jack Beecher of Cedar Falls; and his sister Kathy Monroe of Indianola.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Valley United Methodist Church of West Des Moines (https: http://www.valleyumcwdm.org).