Richard "Dick" Donald Moon

Richard "Dick" D. Moon, 92, of Tipton, passed away Friday, November 11, 2016 at V.A. Medical Center. Friends and family may gather at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton, Tuesday, November 15 from 4:00-7:00 pm for a time of visitation. There will be a Masonic Service concluding at 7:00 pm. Funeral service will be Wednesday, November 16, 10:30 am at United Church of Christ, with Interment to follow at Tipton Masonic Cemetery. A memorial fund in Dick's honor has been established. Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com. Dick was born October 14, 1924 in rural Cedar County to Richard and Gladys (Willcutt) Moon. He graduated from Tipton High School, attended Jr. College and briefly attended Central College in Pella. Dick was united in marriage to Lois Jane Rekemeyer July 9, 1950 at the E&R Church in Tipton. Dicks employment years were spent working for the Tipton telephone company, City of Tipton, farming, Department of Transportation, Purina, West Side and Wayne Feed. He retired in 1995. He served in the U.S. Army, 100th Division Cannon Company. Dick was very military minded and loved to march in parades with the Color Guard, how appropriate he passed away on Veteran's Day. He belonged to the Legion, V.F.W., Honor Guard, Masonic Lodge and the United Church of Christ. Memorial Day was special for Dick. He started as a young boy helping his Grandfather put flags on the St. Mary's and Masonic Cemeteries. He later helped William Nabor and Raymond Spencer. Then the job was turned over to him and he was proud to see the crosses and flags blowing in the breeze. He wasn't able to do this the last few years and gave the job to "Toddy" and Bonnie Swick. He enjoyed his activities with the Legion, V.F.W., and Masonic work. Earlier years he enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing cards. Dick and Lois had a group of 10 people that got together every Friday night and went out to eat, for over 40 years. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Dick is survived by his wife Lois of 66 years, daughter Diana (Mike) Stinocher of Medford, MN; son Rick (Diane) Moon of Tipton; five grandchildren, Lisa O'Hanlon, Brian (Trisha) Moon, Angie (Mike) Dietz, Andrea (Will) Idowu and Mark (Kris) Stinocher; fifteen great-grandchildren and four great great-grandchildren; brothers Randall (Ida) Moon of Ocean Isle N.C. and Jerry (Mary) Moon of Yuma, AZ.; sister Jackie Cordima of Ipswich, MA. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Jen, brother Bob and sister Marilyn.