OGDEN, Iowa – Richard “Dick” Sward, 94) of Boone, Iowa, died on Wednesday March 31, 2021 at the Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny, Iowa.
The funeral services for Dick will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the United Methodist Community in Ogden, Iowa. The funeral will take place in Glenwood Cemetery in Ogden, Iowa with Graveside Military Honors conducted by the Boone Veterans Council. A tour takes place from 12:00 p.m. until the service in the church on Wednesday. Carson-Stapp Funeral Home in Ogden was entrusted with the organization. For online obituaries and condolences, please visit: www.carsonstappfuneralhome.com
Richard Franklin Sward, son of Olaf and Lola (Smith) Sward, was born on July 31, 1926 in Boone County, Iowa. He received his education from the Boone Community Schools. Dick joined the Marine Corps Active Reserve in 1943 and served with the United States Marines in the South Pacific in March 1944 at the age of 17 during World War II. After his honorable discharge in 1946, he continued his service in the Marine Corps Active Reserve. Dick worked for the railroad for 1 year before going to Des Moines Tech where he did 1 year of tuition over 6 months. After graduating, he worked for Sears Roebuck and moved to Boone in 1949 to work in the new Sear’s store.
On November 23, 1950, Dick was married to JoAnn Wills in Long Beach, California. Three children were born to this union: Dana, Alan and Scott. The couple lived in California while Dick was recalled to serve his country as an instructor at Camp Pendleton during the Korean conflict. After his honorable discharge, Dick returned to Sears until he accepted a position at Oldsmobile and Cadillac in 1952. In 1955 he was offered a job at the Chevrolet dealer, where he continued to work until 1965 when he began his career at Citizens National Bank in Boone. In 1977, Dick accepted a position with the Boone County Treasurers Office, where he continued to work until he retired in 1994.
In addition to his parents, Dick was also led to his death by his loving wife, JoAnn Sward; and his granddaughter Shelly Sward.
Survivors include his three sons Dana (Colleen) Sward of Waukee, Iowa, Alan (Jodi) Sward of Ogden, Iowa, and Scott (Darla) Sward of Boone, Iowa; five grandchildren, Blane Sward, Jessi (Jason) Lass, Tyler (Rose) Sward, Mycah Sward, and Tasha (Gabe) Lanz; six great-grandchildren; and his companion Janna Hankin.
The funeral parlor Carson-Stapp in Ogden helps with the preparations.
Richard “Dick” Sward
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