Richard D Duff

Richard “Dick” Duff (87) of Adel, passed away on October 10th, 2024 surrounded by family. Richard was born to Harley and Edna Duff in Stuart Iowa on July 17th, 1937. He graduated from Earlham Highschool in 1956 and enlisted in the Armed Forces. He served honorably in both the Army and the Airforce for 7 years before returning home to Iowa. He would go on to marry Vera Duff (Millsap) in 1967 and the two would share a life and raise their family over their next 50 years together. Richard spent the majority of his working years as a substation electrician with MidAmerican Energy from which he would later retire. Richard enjoyed traveling and watching NASCAR with his wife, cooking, spending time with family, and having a drink downtown with friends.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Harley and Edna Duff; his wife, Vera Duff; children, Cindy Gruver and William “Billy” Duff; and siblings, Dwight, LeRoy, Darrell, Zeda, Ulva.

Richard is survived by his sister, Joan Petro; children Derrick Duff, and Sandra (John) Lockhart; son-in-law, Dave Gruver; grandchildren, Cody (Jess) Lockhart, Dillion (Ashley) Lockhart, Jake (Liz) Gruver, and William “Will” Duff, and two great grandchildren, Claire Gruver, and Piper Lockhart.

Richard has requested a private, family-only ceremony. He will be laid to rest at Morrisburg Cemetery in Guthrie County, Iowa. Memorial contributions can be made to the ADM Booster Club at  http://www.admboosterclub.org/  .