Richard "Dick" Morris

Richard “Dick” Morris, 88, of Urbandale, IA passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Friday March 8, 2024 at EveryStep Kavanagh House after a long three week struggle after surgery.

Dick was born in Des Moines, IA on June 21, 1935 to Richard Morris and Carolyn (Kinderman) Morris. He grew up in Des Moines and attended St. John’s Elementary School, Dowling High School, and then completed two years at Loras College in Dubuque. It was there that he met his wife, Adele “Delly” Meyers.

Dick was a proud veteran and served in the US Marine Corps from 1955 to 1958. In 1956, Dick married Delly, who he lovingly called his “beautiful, brown-eyed bride”, in Dubuque, IA.  They then moved to Long Beach, CA to start their married life. Dick and Delly went on to spend 68 wonderful years together.

Dick and Delly were blessed with seven beautiful children - five sons and two daughters. After Dick’s time in the service, they moved back to Des Moines where he started his career with GMAC. He worked there until 1992 and continued to contract with them for an additional five years, doing audits and working car auctions. He was also very active in coaching his boys in baseball over the years, and loved all things sports. He was a die-hard fan of the Chicago Cubs and Bears and enjoyed watching college sports. Dick also volunteered as a greeter at Dowling Catholic High School.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Patrick “Pat” Morris; his daughter, Kimberly Morris, and many in-laws.

Dick is survived by his wife, Delly Morris, and his children, Michael (Janell) Morris, Lynn (Dennis) Quinn, Mark (Melanie) Morris, Brian (Margie) Morris, Kevin (Stephanie) Morris. He is also survived by his 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, who he loved dearly, and enjoyed spending time with.

A visitation for Dick will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, March 18, 2024 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home and Crematory in Urbandale. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 am the following day, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at St. Mary of Nazareth Church, in Des Moines. A private family burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are encouraged to EveryStep Kavanaugh House or to the family for a future designation. Online condolences can be made at caldwellparrish.com.