Richard Grapes
February 20, 1941 ~ May 30, 2025
Richard Grapes, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, from complications of diabetes. Services were held on May 30, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Richard was born on February 20, 1941, to Ted and Wilma (Wentz) Grapes. He loved to hunt fish, camp, ride his motorcycle he named 'Giddy Up Go', and watch his favorite show, Gunsmoke.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jane; sons, Roy Grapes, and Randy (Tracy) Grapes; daughter, Roxanne (John) Cryder; daughter-in-law, Robyn Grapes; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren;
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; son, Rick; and brothers, Duane Lentner and David Grapes.
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I’m sorry for the families loss and mine. I was grateful to be a big part of this family for many years. I was brought into this family by my husband Rick the son of Dick. I couldn’t of asked for any thing better all the memories that we all built together. He loved his grandkids and great grandchildren. When we would come over he would take the baby’s and keep them in his arms until we left lol. He loved the baby’s and when they grew up to they got to have a great grandpa. Gonna miss him but we get to enjoy all the great memories he left us. Lots of love to my father inlaw. Love from your daughter inlaw Robyn Grapes 🍇 💔 😥.
In the “old” days we use to see Uncle Dick and Aunt Jane all the time, but sadly the years always slip by and we miss the opportunities to share / spend time together 🙁 sending bug hugs and love to Aunt Jane and will think fondly of Uncle Dick with memories of him and all the others we have lost.
My husband Dale told me one time when they went pheasant hunting and Dick at a pheasant and he shot 3 of them. I remember one year he said he liked our Christmas lights that he decided to put them up. We have a lot of wonderful memories. Miss you and love you Jane
Jane, I am sorry for your loss. My mother, Joyce Lefebure, spoke fondly about her childhood friendship with you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.