Richard Fossum

Richard Duane Fossum, age 77, of Dubuque passed away September 23, 2016 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City. Gathering of family and friends will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, October 7 at Westkey Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory in Dubuque, where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m.

Richard was born February 20, 1939 in Waukon, the son of Harold and Amy (Olson) Fossum. He graduated from Waukon High School, and he married Carol Ann Wachter June 27, 1959.
Richard worked for Dubuque Packing Company, Farmland and FDL. He was a member of the Bellevue Horseman's Club and enjoyed farming and horses.

Richard is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carol; their children, Gerald (Linda) Fossum, Vickie (Ron) Scipior and Steven (Lynn) Fossum; his sister, Esther Bernstein; his brothers, Tom (Marj) Fossum, Bob (Karen) Fossum, Arlyn "Butch" (Lois) Fossum, Jim (Kathy) Fossum and Ron Fossum; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Les.

In lieu of flowers, a Richard Fossum memorial fund will be established.