1933-2024
Richard L. Corrick, 91, of Adel, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, surrounded by family.
In agreement with Richard’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no service held. A family private burial will take place at a later date at Sorden Cemetery near Keswick.
Richard was the son of Otto L. and Beulah I. (Adams) Corrick. He was born Aug. 4, 1933, in Grinnell. He attended elementary school in Brooklyn and graduated high school from Keswick in 1951. He then went on to Iowa Teachers College (UNI) in Cedar Falls, where he graduated with his bachelor’s degree in 1955. During college, he participated in both football and basketball. In 1967, he received his master’s degree from University of Missouri, Maryville, Missouri, and his Superintendent Endorsement from Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, in 1974.
Richard was enlisted in the U.S. Army for two years immediately after college. He then began his career in education in 1957, where he was teacher and coach at Jamaica and Stuart. He went on to be elementary principal at Panora-Linden School District and later superintendent at Panora-Linden, Klemme and Tri-County School Districts in Iowa. Richard retired from Tri-County in 1991, enjoying 34 years in the educational field.
Richard was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Margaret Keller, in 1954. To this union were born William Richard and Nancy Margaret. Richard and Margaret enjoyed many years of travel during their retirement. They were able to visit all 50 U.S. States, Europe and Australia. Richard enjoyed spending time with all of his family. Each year they held grandchildren’s summer camp at their home in What Cheer where Richard enjoyed teaching his grandkids to garden, work on crafts and going on bike rides.
Richard was always active in his communities, serving in the Lions International organization, United Methodist Church and Ruritan Clubs.
Richard is survived by his son, William (Pam) Corrick, of Fairfield, and daughter, Nancy (Mike) Hallbauer, of Adel; grandchildren, Samantha (Ben) Fordyce, Alex Corrick, Austin Corrick, Carin Corrick, Sydney (Chase) Deemer, and Michael Dylan Hallbauer; great-grandchildren, Luca Fordyce and Aubree, Wyatt and Beckett Deemer; and several close nieces, nephews and cousins.
Richard was proceeded in death by his wife and parents; brother Gerald (Holly) Corrick; sisters, Thelma Paxton, Joyce (Harry) Davis and Helen (Merrill) Baker.
Cards may be sent in care of the family to 1612 Hy Vue St., Adel, Iowa, 50003.